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Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Navy apprehended 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off the Bolder Point, in Walaithottam beach area and off the Norway Island in Trincomalee on 03rd and 04th October 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 04 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal fishing practices. ...
2023-10-05
Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off the Norway Island, Trincomalee and in Erakkandi on 02nd October 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 01 dinghy, 01 lorry and unauthorized fishing gear. ...
2023-10-03
Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces based in Bahrain calls on Commander of the Navy
The Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Commodore (Royal Navy) Philip Edward Dennis, currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd October 2023). ...
2023-10-02
Navy renders assistance to flood victims
Foll adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Akuressa, Athuraliya, Thawalama, and Kamburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 28th September 2023. These teams are currently actively engaged in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in these regions. ...
2023-10-01
Seven (07) medical officers pass out at Naval and Maritime Academy
In a momentous occasion, seven (07) officers belonging to the Medical Branch of the Sri Lanka Navy (Regular) passed out at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Trincomalee on 30th September 2023. The ceremony was graced by the Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage. ...
2023-10-01
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Wakwella Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 29th September 2023 cleared the blockage under the Wakwella Bridge which is over Gin River in Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream....
2023-09-30
Navy relief teams on high alert for possible flood emergency
As the inclement weather is looming, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th September 2023) deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province, to provide assistance and support to those who may be affected by flood....
2023-09-28
Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 33 million street value held by Navy in Kareinagar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Pumattei on the Kareinagar Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 27th September 2023 led to the seizure of a dinghy loaded with over 100kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2023-09-28
A suspect with Crystal Methamphetamine valued at over Rs. 15 million held in Dehiwala
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Crime Division, Colombo led to the apprehension of a suspect with about 1kg and 10g of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) in the Dehiwala area on the evening of 27th September 2023. ...
2023-09-28
Navy apprehends 03 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during a special operation conducted off Nagar Kovil in Jaffna on 27th September 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 250 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and a dinghy....
2023-09-28
Navy nabs 02 suspects with about 1236kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Daluwa Beach area of Puttalam led to the apprehension of 02suspects with about 1236kg of smuggled Tendu leaves on 26th September 2023. The smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves has been prepared for distribution, when they were held by the Navy. Along with the suspects, the Navy also held a cab and a lorry from the location. ...
2023-09-27
Commander of the Navy attends 25th International Seapower Symposium
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) which was held at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island from 19th to 22nd September 2023. As part of this visit, he met with several top brass of the maritime forces from regional and extra-regional countries, including the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti, the Commandant U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo and the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Vice Ad...
2023-09-26
Navy shines at 12th Defence Services Shooting Championship
The 12th Defence Services Shooting Championship was held at the Naval Small Bore Firing Complex, Welisara from 17th to 24th September 2023. The competition witnessed the Navy's marksmen and markswomen excel in various categories, securing top positions and earning accolades for their exceptional performances....
2023-09-26
Sri Lanka Navy joins hands for tree planting initiative at Galle Face Green
The Navy joined hands with the Sri Lanka Shipping Company Limited to conduct a tree planting initiative at the Galle Face Green today (23rd September 2023). ...
2023-09-23
Inter-Command Volleyball Championship 2023 concludes with thrilling victories to North Central and Western Naval Commands
The Navy Inter-Command Volleyball Championship - 2023 which held from 17th to 21st September 2023 concluded in a spectacular fashion at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Stadium, SLNS Gemunu. The North Central Naval Command emerged as the champions in the men's category and in the women's category, the Western Naval Command displayed their dominance. ...
2023-09-22
