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Navy apprehends 03 for shell fishing in Kalpitiya seas

The Navy apprehended 03 individuals who engaged in shell fishing, during a search operation conducted in the Ippantivu sea area of Kalpitiya on 25th January 2024. Meanwhile, the size of the seized conch shells (about 1856) was not within the legally accepted limit. The Navy also held the dinghy used for this illegal act....

2024-01-26

National Lotteries Board sponsors for 02 Reverse Osmosis plants

The Chairman, National Lotteries Board, Dr. Chameera C. Yapa Abeywardana handed over a cheque to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera for the installation of 02 brackish water Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants. This benevolent act transpired at the Navy Headquarters on 24th January 2024....

2024-01-25

Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila assumes duties as Director General Logistics

Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila assumed duties as Director General Logistics of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (24th January 2024). ...

2024-01-24

Rear Admiral Chaminda Jayapala honoured in farewell salute

The Sri Lanka Navy today (24th January 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chaminda Jayapala who retired from his distinguished naval service which spanned over 32 years....

2024-01-24

Rear Admiral Manjula Dissanayake assumes duties as Director General Budget and Finance

Rear Admiral Manjula Dissanayake assumed duties as Director General Budget and Finance of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (24th January 2024). ...

2024-01-24

Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Chandana Rathnayake

The Sri Lanka Navy today (24th January 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chandana Rathnayake who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....

2024-01-24

Navy’s Woman Leading Seaman MSPM Perera won 5th place in Asian Marathon Championship – 2024

Woman Leading Seaman MSPM Perera of the Sri Lanka Navy on 21st January 2024 won the 5th place in the 19th Asian Marathon Championship, held in Hong Kong....

2024-01-24

Navy recovers Tendu leaves in Mampuri sea area of Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered more than 520kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves adrift in the sea area off Mampuri, Kalpitiya, during a night patrol conducted on 23rd January 2024. ...

2024-01-24

Commodore Anil Bowatte assumes duties as Acting Director General Administration

Commodore Anil Bowatte assumed duties as Acting Director General Administration of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd January 2024)....

2024-01-23

Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the night of 22nd January 2024. The operation resulted in the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 06 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of the Delft Island, Jaffna. ...

2024-01-23

Navy wins runner-up title in Sri Lanka Baseball Knockout Tournament

The Sri Lanka Navy men’s baseball team secured the runner-up position in the final match against the Sri Lanka Army during the Sri Lanka Baseball Knockout Tournament held at the Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Baseball Ground, Diyagama, from 06th to 21st January 2024....

2024-01-23

Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda takes over command of Northern Naval Area

Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda who was newly appointed as Commander Northern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (22nd January 2024)....

2024-01-22

Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to the Northern Naval Command on 21st January 2024. The purpose of the visit was to assess the status of important welfare and development projects as well as operational matters within the Northern Naval Command. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors, regarding their designated role in the Sri Lanka Navy....

2024-01-22

National Sailing Championship concludes on successful note

The National Sailing Championship concluded on a triumphant note in the scenic waters of Crow Island, Mattakkuliya on 19th and 20th January 2024. The event was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake. The Navy secured numerous victories during the championship, further enhancing their commendable record in sailing. ...

2024-01-22

Navy seizes more than 65kg of heroin valued over Rs. 1626 million in southern seas

The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th January 2024) seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying over 65kg of heroin, and another multi-day fishing trawler suspected of assisting it, during a special operation carried out about 100 nautical miles (about 185km) off the Dondra Head, in southern waters. The operation also led to the apprehension of 11 suspects in connection to the smuggling racket....

2024-01-20