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Navy apprehends suspect with commercial explosives in Trincomalee
A special search operation carried out by the Navy with Police near the bus stand of Trincomalee led to the apprehension of a person for carrying ten (10) water gel sticks – a type of commercial explosive and fifteen (15) non-electric detonators on 23rd November 2023. ...
2023-11-25
Commander of the Navy attends graduation ceremony of NDC Course No.2
The graduation ceremony of Course No.2 of the National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka was held under the auspices of the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at Eagles’ Lakeside, Aththidiya on 21st November 2023. The colourful ceremony, held in dignified sequence, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-11-24
Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma retires from naval service
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23rd November 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years. ...
2023-11-23
Smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves recovered by Navy in Kalpitiya
A special search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area near the Ippanthivu Island, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 22nd November 2023, resulted in the recovery of about 477 kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves adrift in the waters. ...
2023-11-23
Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service held to commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended the Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service at All Saints' Church – Borella on 21st November 2023....
2023-11-22
Navy apprehends 09 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
The Navy apprehended 09 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the sea area of Arippu, Mannar, during a special operation conducted in the early hours of 20th November 2023. The operation also led to seize about 1384 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 03 dinghies....
2023-11-21
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 40 million in coastal vicinity of Karainagar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the coastal vicinity of Sampalodai in Karainagar, Jaffna in the wee hours on 20th November 2023 led to the recovery of over 101 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2023-11-21
Annual Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote supported by Navy
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy on 18th and 19th November 2023....
2023-11-20
33rd Junior Naval Staff Course concludes in Trincomalee
The 33rd Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) successfully concluded at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 18th November 2023. The certificate awarding ceremony, held at the auditorium of NMA, was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage....
2023-11-19
Navy bags many medals in Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament
The Navy boxing team secured a multitude of medals in the Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament held at the Royal MAS Arena Colombo from 13th to 17th November 2023....
2023-11-18
Commander of the Navy hosts evening reception for officer of NDC Course
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera hosted a customary evening reception for the officers of the Course No 2 of National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 17th November 2023....
2023-11-18
Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies held in Anuradhapura in view of 73rd Anniversary of Navy
Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Kanchuka Puja and Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa on 16th and 17th November 2023. The events, organized by the Naval Buddhist Association, unfolded at the Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, in anticipation of invoking blessings on the forthcoming 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for 09th December 2023. ...
2023-11-17
INS Kora departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kora, which made a port call at in Colombo on 16th November 2023, departed the island today (17th November) 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. ...
2023-11-17
Commander of the Navy awards insignia to RABS personnel after successful completion of their Qualifying Course
In a proud ceremony held at the parade ground of the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam, 36 naval personnel (02 officers and 34 sailors) were awarded insignia, marking the successful completion of the RABS Qualifying Course No 27. The dignified ceremony was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris....
2023-11-15
Navy men’s team wins Eagle’s Cup Handball Challenge Trophy
The Navy men's handball team emerged victorious in the Eagle's Cup Handball Challenge Trophy held at the National Youth Center Indoor Stadium, Maharagama from 06th to 09th November 2023....
2023-11-14
