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Commander Amila Prasanga of Navy wins prestigious IONS essay competition 2022
Commander Amila Prasanga of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged triumphant, winning the prestigious Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) essay competition 2022....
2023-12-28
14 Sri Lankans attempted to illegally enter Réunion Island of France via sea repatriated to Sri Lanka by air
Authorities of the Réunion Island of France repatriated 14 Sri Lankan nationals to Sri Lanka by air on 22nd December 2023. Reportedly, the group of Sri Lankans was apprehended as they were attempting to migrate to the Réunion Island illegally by sea. ...
2023-12-25
Navy continues flood relief efforts in Anuradhapura
Driven by a commitment to service, the Sri Lanka Navy has been a constant presence in flood-ravaged Parakramapura of Padaviya in Anuradhapura district since 03rd December 2023. Navy flood relief teams have been working tirelessly to help the affected community, and their efforts even continued on 23rd December....
2023-12-25
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 million in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Veththalakerni beach vicinity, Jaffna on the morning of 24th December 2023 led to the recovery of more than 35kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis washed ashore. ...
2023-12-24
Navy seizes approx. 1955kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Norochcholai
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Norochcholai area on 23rd December 2023, led to the seizure of a lorry loaded with approx. 1955kg of smuggled Tendu leaves....
2023-12-24
Navy conveys festive greetings through Christmas Carols
In a symphony of festive splendour, Sri Lanka Navy Christian Council, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and the Navy Band, orchestrated the Navy Christmas Carols 2023 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall, Welisara, on the 22nd of December 2023, under the theme "Silent Christmas, Silent Navy". At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was held under the patronage of the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) and his spouse, as the Chief Guests. In addition the occasion was dignified with the presence of invited guests includi...
2023-12-23
KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 which made a port call in Colombo on 21st December 2023, departed the island today (23rd December) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with time-honored naval traditions, at the port of Colombo....
2023-12-23
Navy provides medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to Walasmulla Base Hospital
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives, a medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at the Walasmulla Base Hospital on 22nd December 2023. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe. ...
2023-12-23
Navy clears blockage beneath Kanaperiya Bridge in Yakkalamulla
The Sri Lanka Navy on 20th and 21st December 2023 sprang into action to clear a blockage under the Kanaperiya Bridge which is over Polathu Ganga in Yakkalamulla area of Galle....
2023-12-23
KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 arrives at port of Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21st December 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2023-12-21
High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (21st December 2023). ...
2023-12-21
Navy hosts sailors’ get-together for its 73rd Anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy has organized a wide range of programmes, giving pride and place to religious activities and time-honoured naval traditions, to mark its 73rd Anniversary. As part of these events, the sailors’ get-together was held on a colourful note at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall today (20th December 2023). The event was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2023-12-21
Navy wins Open Mixed Doubles title in 77th National Table Tennis Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy emerged triumphant in the Open Mixed Doubles event of the 77th National Table Tennis Championship, organized by the Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka. The tournament was held at the Kandy Municipal Council Indoor Stadium on 16th and 17th December 2023. ...
2023-12-20
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal fishing in northwestern waters
The Navy apprehended 08 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted off Kalpitiya, Baththalangunduwa and Uchchamunai on 19th December 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies, about 1995 illegally harvested sea cucumbers as well as diving equipment....
2023-12-20
MCPO WMGA Kumara appointed as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Master Chief Petty Officer WMGA Kumara was appointed to the position of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) effective from today (19th December 2023). This role, introduced to acknowledge the senior sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, reflects a significant recognition of his expertise and leadership. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over the arm band and batton, symbolic of the position to the senior sailor at the Navy Headquarters....
2023-12-20
