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Navy takes hold of 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 evening of 16th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 18 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar....
2024-01-17
Medal winning Navy athletes on global stage recognized with cash prizes
Sri Lanka Navy medalists in international sports events met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 16th January 2024. Recognizing the exceptional international sporting accomplishments of Navy athletes that have brought honour to the nation, the Commander of the Navy who is also the President of Navy Sports Board awarded them significant cash prizes....
2024-01-17
Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 36 years, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne retired from naval service today (16th January 2024)....
2024-01-16
Navy finds Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 13 million on Pungudutivu Island
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered about 34kg of Kerala cannabis during a search operation conducted on the Pungudutivu Island, Jaffna on 15th January 2024. The consignment of Kerala cannabis had been hidden in shrubs in the beach vicinity, when it was found by the Navy....
2024-01-16
Fourth day of Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana’s epic 580km trek successfully concludes
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana on 12th January 2024 began a challenging 580-kilometer walk over 08 days, with the ambitious goal of establishing a new national record. In a remarkable display of endurance, he successfully concluded the fourth day of the walk at the Independence Square, Colombo on 15th January....
2024-01-16
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva assumes command of Southeastern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (15th January 2024). ...
2024-01-15
Navy riders speed to victory in Mahameruwa Supercross
Sri Lanka Navy riders showcased their prowess in Mahameruwa Supercross which was organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) on 14th January 2024 in Giriulla. ...
2024-01-15
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara
The Sri Lanka Navy today (15th January 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2024-01-15
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 02 million held in Vankalavadi, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Vankalavadi beach vicinity, Jaffna on 14th January 2024 led to the recovery of buried Kerala cannabis weighing over 06kg (wet weight). ...
2024-01-15
Navy takes hold of a poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the evening of 14th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler with 10 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Point Pedro, Jaffna....
2024-01-15
Third day of Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana’s epic 580km trek successfully concludes
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana on 12th January 2024 began a challenging 580-kilometer walk over 08 days, with the ambitious goal of establishing a new national record. In a remarkable display of endurance, he successfully concluded the third day of the walk in Marawila on 14th January. ...
2024-01-15
Two suspects held with 10600 medicinal capsules
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police STF apprehended 02 suspects with 10600 Pregabalin capsules and a motorcycle, during special search operations conducted in Mihinthale and Kattukarayankudirippu of Talaimannar on 12th and 13th of January 2024....
2024-01-14
Navy takes hold of 03 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 13th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar, Jaffna....
2024-01-14
Navy apprehends 16 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumber
The Sri Lanka Navy on 12th January 2024 apprehended 16 individuals in the Nadukuda area of Mannar while transporting around 1280 sea cucumbers, sans valid license. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used for this illicit activity. ...
2024-01-13
Navy golfer Chalitha Pushpika qualifies for 37th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Tournament
The Sir Lanka Navy’s Ordinary Seaman Chalitha Pushpika has qualified to represent Sri Lanka in the Orion Group 37th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, to be held from 31st January to 03rd February 2024 at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, Bangladesh....
2024-01-13
