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Navy men’s team secures runner-up position in 12th Defence Services Carrom Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy men’s team secured the runner-up position in the 12th Defence Services Carrom Championship, held at SLNS Gemunu on 29th and 30th August 2023....
2023-08-31
A cab used to smuggle drugs in disguise and 05 suspects held in Jaffna
A combined search operation mounted by the Navy, Police and Police STF in Urumpirai, Jaffna on 29th and 30th August 2023 led to the seizure of a cab used to smuggle drugs. The naval and STF personnel also held 05 suspects, a motorcycle (01), and Rs. 15 million during this operation. ...
2023-08-31
A suspect held with 3000 foreign cigarettes in Colombo
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Panchikawaththa, Colombo on 29th August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect who was transferring 3000 foreign cigarettes by a van for sale....
2023-08-31
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen meets with Commander of the Navy
A delegation headed by the United States Senator Chris Van Hollen met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on board SLNS Gajabahu in Colombo today (30th August 2023). The visit is part of the United States assistance programmes in the region and to discuss opportunities to enhance cooperation. U.S. Ambassador in Colombo H.E. Juli Chung was also present on this occasion. ...
2023-08-30
Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 440kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy (01) during a special operation carried out in Pitipana Lagoon area in Negombo on 29th August 2023. ...
2023-08-30
Navy renders assistance to safely transfer ailing Indian national from eastern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy today (29th August 2023) brought ashore an Indian national who had suddenly fallen ill while aboard the Cruise Vessel MV Empress off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Upon being brought ashore he was rushed to the General Hospital, Trincomalee for medical attention....
2023-08-29
Sri Lanka Defence Services ruggerites shine in 1st Military Men’s Rugby 7 Challenge in Moscow, Russia
The Sri Lanka Defence Services ruggerites secured the 3rd place in the inaugural Military Men’s Rugby 7 Challenge held in Moscow, Russia from 22nd to 28th August 2023....
2023-08-29
Indian National Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (28th August 2023). ...
2023-08-28
Navy triumphs in BASL Intermediate Boxing Tournament – 2023
The Sri Lanka Navy won the overall championship in the Intermediate Boxing Tournament – 2023 organized by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). The Navy secured the coveted title by winning 06 gold medals, 08 silver medals and 05 bronze medals in the tournament. ...
2023-08-28
Navy dominates ‘CMYC Team Racing GP 14’ and ‘QEQ Sailing Challenge Trophy Open Race – 2023’ with multiple wins
The Sri Lanka Navy sailing teams secured many wins at ‘CMYC Team Racing GP 14’ and ‘QEQ Sailing Challenge Trophy Open Race – 2023’ held in the alluring waters of Bolgoda Lake on 26th and 27th August 2023. ...
2023-08-28
Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern and eastern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Lankapatuna, Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee and Chalai sea areas on 25th and 26th August 2023, led to the apprehension of 15 persons who were using unauthorized fishing nets to catch fish and engaging in light-coarse fishing. During these operations, the Navy also held 06 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal acts....
2023-08-27
Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 792kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves during a special operation carried out in Thillayadi, Puttalam in the wee hours of today (26th August 2023). ...
2023-08-26
A group of naval personnel successfully complete Basic Airborne Course
A group of naval personnel consisting of one (01) officer and five (05) sailors successfully completed the 53rd Basic Airborne Course and passed out at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 24th August 2023. ...
2023-08-25
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 27 Mn gross street value in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 83kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a patrol conducted in the sea area of Delft, Jaffna on 22nd August 2023. ...
2023-08-24
About 176kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Seeduwa
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Seeduwa Police STF in Nainamadama area of Seeduwa on 23rd August 2023 led to the recovery of about 176kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in an abandoned house in the locality. ...
2023-08-24
