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Navy expands infrastructure at Chettipulam Primary School in Kayts
In a significant step towards enhancing education and community development, the Navy embarked on a project to expand the infrastructure of Chettipulam Tamil Primary School in Kayts. The magnanimous project was sponsored by the Royal College Old Boys’ East Coast Foundation in USA and Dr. JIT Rajiyah. The renovated school buildings and other infrastructure were declared open by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon on 14th August 2023. ...
2023-08-15
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Rajinda Saram
The Sri Lanka Navy today (15th August 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rajinda Saram who retired from his naval service that spanned over 33 years....
2023-08-15
Navy apprehends suspect with prescription drugs in Medawachchiya
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Food and Drugs Inspector Unit in Anuradhapura on 14th August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect with 11377 capsules of Pregabalin 150mg. The prescription drug had been available for sale by illegal means at a pharmacy in front of the Divisional Hospital Medawachchiya, when the apprehension was made....
2023-08-15
Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum – 2023 begins in Colombo
The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023, co-hosted by the US lndo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced at Shangri-La Colombo today (14th August 2023). The inauguration of the forum, held in a dignified sequence, was graced by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung, Senior Adviser to the President on Climate Change, Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene, Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and a host of distinguished invitees....
2023-08-14
Navy conducts blood donation campaign for District General Hospital, Mannar
As part of its social responsibility initiatives, the Navy organised a blood donation campaign at SLNS Thammanna in Thalaimannar on 12th August 2023. The donation campaign was held with a view to replenish blood requirement of the blood transfusion center of District General Hospital, Mannar. ...
2023-08-13
Navy takes hold of about 318kg of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 318kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves washed ashore at Serakkuliya, during a foot patrol and a search operation conducted at Serakkuliya beach on 12th August 2023....
2023-08-13
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO departs island
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO which arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on 10th August departed the island on successful completion of visit today (12th August)....
2023-08-12
Navy rescues 07 fishermen on fire-hit fishing trawler in southern waters
In a dramatic operation, the Sri Lanka Navy rescued 07 fishermen, who were on a local fishing trawler which caught fire about 58 nautical miles (approx. 107km) off the Galle Lighthouse, west of Sri Lanka, on 11th August 2023. The operation was mounted in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) Colombo. The rescued fishermen were brought to the Galle harbour today (12th August) by SLNS Gajabahu. ...
2023-08-12
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with approx. 551kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya lagoon
The Navy apprehended 04 suspects with a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing about 551kg (wet weight) during a search operation conducted off the Mattathivu island in Kalpitiya lagoon on 11th August 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies used to smuggle the contraband items. ...
2023-08-12
Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka provides vital medical equipment to Navy General Hospital
In a generous gesture aimed at enhancing healthcare facilities, the Hospital Services Council of Sri Lanka today (11th August 2023) provided essential medical equipment to the Navy General Hospital in Welisara. The Sylvia Lanka Foundation and NHS Trust in the United Kingdom have provided this consignment of equipment to the social responsibility project being implemented under the patronage of Director of Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka, Ven. Rajawelle Subuthi Thera....
2023-08-11
Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya assumes duties as Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service
Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) assumed duties at the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (10th August 2023). ...
2023-08-10
Commander of the Navy lauds Navy’s achievement in ‘BestWeb.lk 2023’
The awards ceremony of ‘BestWeb.lk 2023’ was held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte on 09th August 2023. At the ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy received the gold and bronze awards won by the official website of Sri Lanka Navy in the Government Category and Overall Category respectively. The respective awards were presented to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (10th August 2023)....
2023-08-10
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (10th August 2023). ...
2023-08-10
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma retires from naval service
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over thirty five (35) years, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma retired from the naval service today (10th August 2023)....
2023-08-10
Bathymetric Fair Sheet of Valaichchenai Lagoon handed over to Commander of the Navy
The Chief Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma handed over the Bathymetric Fair Sheet of Valaichchenai Lagoon to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (08th August 2023). The Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service has prepared this Bathymetric Fair Sheet upon a survey of underwater topography of the Valaichchenai Lagoon, to identify a safe entrance to the Valaichchenai fisheries harbour in Batticaloa. ...
2023-08-08
