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USNS Brunswick (T - EPF 6) arrives at port of Trincomalee
USNS Brunswick, a Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport ship of the U.S. Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (08th April 2023). ...
2023-04-08
Commander of the Navy felicitates runners-up of 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Women's Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy on 17th February 2023 emerged as the runners-up in the 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Women's Championship, hosted by Sri Lanka. Representing the Sri Lanka Navy, Woman Ordinary Seaman MGD Bandara and Woman Ordinary Seaman AKT Lakshani competed in some intense matches and won the runners-up title. Appreciative of their performances, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, who is also the President of the Navy Sports Board, presented cash prizes (Rs. 75,000 each) to the 02 players at the Navy Headquarters today (06th April). ...
2023-04-06
Sri Lanka Navy conducts awareness programme for potential boat builders in Welisara
The Directorate of Naval Design (DND) functions under the Engineering Directorate of the Navy successfully conducted an awareness programme for potential boat builders in Sri Lanka. The programme was conducted at the Naval Boat Building Yard in Welisara on 03rd April 2023. ...
2023-04-06
Navy dominates 07th Open Shooting Championship Rifle / Pistol 2023 to claim overall championship
In a stunning display of marksmanship, the Navy emerged overall champions in the 07th Open Shooting Championship held at the Small-Bore Firing Range Complex of Welisara from 29th March to 04th April 2023. ...
2023-04-06
Navy intercepts foreign dhow carrying hashish worth over Rs. 92 Mn in Talaimannar seas
During a special search operation carried out in the sea area of Sand Dunes, Talaimannar today (05th April 2023), the Navy intercepted a foreign dhow carrying approx. 92kg of hashish. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 foreign suspects in connection to the illegal act....
2023-04-06
Over 1156kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam
A coordinated search operation carried out by the Navy and Police Anti Corruption Division led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with over 1156kg of smuggled Kendu leaves on 04th April 2023. The smuggled contraband, made ready for sale, was recovered from a house in Nagawilluwa, Puttalam. ...
2023-04-05
12th Defence Services Triathlon Championship concludes in Trincomalee
The 12th Defence Services Triathlon Championship -2023 hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy was successfully held in the Thiriyaya sea area and Kuchchaweli town on 04th April 2023. The Sri Lanka Navy athletes put in strong performances in their events and emerged runners up in the championship. The event was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara....
2023-04-05
Three (03) suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 93 Mn. apprehended in northern waters
A special operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea area west of the Delft Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 04th April 2023 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy loaded with over 283 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2023-04-05
Navy apprehends 17 persons for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 17 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during separate operations conducted off Nagar Kovil and in the beach area of Kudairippu in Jaffna on 03rd April 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 3005 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 06 dinghies. ...
2023-04-04
INS Kiltan and INS Savitri arrive in Colombo to take part in SLINEX -23
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan and INS Savitri arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (03rd April 2023) to take part in the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23. SLINEX which is an annual maritime exercise between Sri Lanka and India, is scheduled to be held in Colombo from 03rd to 08th April. ...
2023-04-04
Navy becomes runner-up in 12th Defence Services Golf Tournament – 2023
The 12th Defence Services Golf Tournament – 2023, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, was held on 01st and 02nd April 2023 at the Eagles' Golf Links China Bay, Trincomalee. The Navy comprising of some of the finest golfers put up a valiant effort and won the runner-up title. ...
2023-04-03
Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe assumes duties as Director General Administration
Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe assumed duties as Director General Administration at the Office of Director General Administration, Navy Headquarters today (03rd April 2023)....
2023-04-03
Navy nabs 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 141 Mn in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a suspicious dinghy, during a special search operation conducted off Kankasanthurai, Jaffna in the dark hours of 02nd April 2023. The operation led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the dinghy loaded with over 428kg of Kerala cannabis. The seized narcotic substance was brought to the Kankasanthurai harbour where Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera was present to inspect them this morning (03rd April)....
2023-04-03
Navy recovers Rs. 67.5 million worth Crystal Methamphetamine from Talaimannar seas
In a special search operation conducted in the Sand Dune Sea area of Talaimannar today (02nd April 2023), the Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 04kg (wet weight) of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ICE, adrift in waters. ...
2023-04-03
Navy oarsmen and women make a splash at National Rowing Championship - 2023
The Navy rowing teams made a big splash at the National Rowing Championship in 2023, with both the men's and women's teams putting in impressive performances. Thus, the title of Intermediate category and runner-up slot in the Senior category were won by male and female rowing athletes of the Navy. The 38th National Rowing Championship – 2023 hosted by the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) was held at Diyawanna Rowing Centre, Battaramulla from 29th March to 01st April 2023. ...
2023-04-02
