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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
Director General Civil Security Department calls on Commander of the Navy
Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila (Retd) who assumed duties as the Director General Civil Security Department, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd August 2023). ...
2023-08-23
Navy seizes about 2447kg of smuggled Kendu leaves
Separate operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Puttalam, Palaviya, Chilaw and Negombo areas on 22nd and 23rd August 2023 led to the seizure and recovery of about 2447kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves. During these operations, 01 suspect and 01 lorry in connection to these illegal acts were also taken into custody. ...
2023-08-23
Newly appointed Defence Advisor to High Commission of Pakistan calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (22nd August 2023). ...
2023-08-22
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with 99kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam Lagoon
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the Mattathivu Island in Puttalam Lagoon in the dark hours of 21st August 2023 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with about 99kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves being smuggled by a dinghy. ...
2023-08-22
Navy nabs 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted off Kallarawa, Trincomalee on 21st August 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal act. ...
2023-08-22
Inshore Patrol Craft Handling Foundation Course for woman crew concludes on successful note
The Inshore Patrol Craft Handling Foundation Course held for Navy’s woman crew successfully concluded at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee. The initiative got off the ground as part of the Global Maritime Crime Programme of United Nations Office of Drug and Crime. The certificate awarding of the programme was held under the patronage of Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Buddika Liyanagamage on 18th August 2023. ...
2023-08-21
Navy brings ashore injured fisherman in southern seas for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy on 21st August 2023 brought ashore an injured fisherman who had sustained injuries following a brawl while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. Upon being brought ashore, he was transferred to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for medical attention. ...
2023-08-21
Navy resumes cruises to visit Trincomalee harbour and Pigeon Island, Nilaveli
The Sri Lanka Navy on 19th August 2023 resumed the cruises to visit the peaceful and calm waters of Trincomalee harbour premises and the Pigeon Island, Nilaveli. The initiative which formally commenced at the Trincomalee harbour, will allow tourists, school children, naval personnel and their families to once again experience cruises in the alluring waters of Trincomalee....
2023-08-20
Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force honoured with President's Colour
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka awarded President's Colour to the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force on 18th August 2023. The distinguished honour was bestowed upon the Volunteer Naval Force, in recognition of its unwavering dedication, exemplary service, and significant contributions to the nation, as the main supplementary force of the Sri Lanka Navy. The momentous ceremony was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa, in precision with time-honoured naval tradition....
2023-08-19
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 43 Mn street value held in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Uduththurei, Jaffna in the dark hours of 18th August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with over 130kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis being smuggled by a dinghy....
2023-08-19
Sri Lanka Navy restores equipment at Lady Ridgeway Hospital
In a commendable display of social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook the initiative to repair hospital beds and refurbish essential equipment at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. Deputy Director Hull Engineering, Captain Kapila De Silva officially handed over the repaired beds and equipment to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo today (17th August 2023). ...
2023-08-18
Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023 concludes on successful note
The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023 concluded on 17th August 2023, marking a significant milestone in the stakeholders’ commitment to addressing environmental challenges and ensuring the security of its ecosystems. The 12th edition of IPESF was co-hosted by the US Indo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG). The forum was held at Shangri-La Colombo over 04 days (14th to 17th August) facilitating the exchange of insights and exemplary approaches among stakeholders concerned with environmental security....
2023-08-18
Foundation stone laid for SLESA headquarters building
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed headquarters building of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) at the tri-service headquarters premises in Akuregoda today (17th August 2023). The occasion was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2023-08-17
