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Sri Lanka Naval Association commences poppy flower campaign to honour and remember war veterans
On the sidelines of the poppy flower campaign, launched to commemorate war veterans, the President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne (Retd) pinned a poppy flower on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (24th October 2023)....
2023-10-24
Navy intercepts local multiday fishing trawler with over 219 kg of heroin valued over Rs. 4500 Mn on high seas
Based on intelligence information received from the State Intelligence Service, the Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation and intercepted a drug-carrying local multiday fishing trawler on high seas about 292 nautical miles (about 540 km) south of Dondra, by deploying SLNS Vijayabahu. The intercepted local multiday fishing trawler with over 219 kg (including packages) of heroin and 05 suspects aboard were escorted this morning (24th October 2023) to the port of Colombo. The Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka and th...
2023-10-24
Navy apprehends 04 persons suspected of involvement in human smuggling in Talaimannar
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies and 04 individuals aboard, suspected of their involvement in human smuggling, during a search carried out in Sand Dunes 3, Talaimannar on 21st October 2023. ...
2023-10-23
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in lagoons of Kalpitiya and Puttalam
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted in the lagoon areas of Uchchamuni in Kalpitiya and Serakkuliya in Puttalam on 20th and 21st October 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, 740 sea cucumbers as well as diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear....
2023-10-23
Navy seizes local multiday fishing trawler with over 210 kg of heroin and hashish valued over Rs. 4728 Mn on high seas west of Galle
Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, a drug-carrying local multiday fishing trawler was intercepted by SLCG Samudraraksha. The intercepted local multiday fishing trawler was escorted to the Dondra fisheries harbour, where the careful search with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, over 210 kg (including packages) of heroin and hashish were recovered from the trawler this morning (22nd October 2023). The special operation mounted about 91 nautical miles (about 168km) off west of Galle, also led to the apprehens...
2023-10-22
Inter-Command Tug of War Championship concludes
The Navy Inter-Command Tug of War Championship was successfully held at SLNS Pandukabhaya in Poonewa on 20th and 21st of October 2023. The men’s championship of the tournament was won by the Training Command, while the women’s championship was won by the Western Naval Command. ...
2023-10-22
Five hundred and twenty-three (523) Navy recruits pass out in Boossa
In a vibrant ceremony, a total of five hundred and twenty-three (523) recruits from the 252nd intake of the Sri Lanka Navy's Regular and Volunteer Forces passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 20th October 2023. Among these recruits, 423 belonged to the Regular Force, while the remaining 100 were from the Volunteer Force....
2023-10-21
Rear Admiral Asanga Ranasuriya retires from naval service
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over thirty-five (35) years, Rear Admiral Asanga Ranasuriya retired from the naval service today (20th October 2023). ...
2023-10-20
INS ‘Airavat’ departs concluding her official visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Airavat’ which arrived in Colombo on 18th October 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (19th October). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo....
2023-10-19
Navy-built 983rd RO plant vested in public at Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura
The 983rd Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Thuparamaya in Anuradhapura. The opening was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (18th October 2023)....
2023-10-19
Navy becomes champions of Premier Women's Futsal Tournament - 2023
In a spectacular display of skill and teamwork, the Navy women’s team emerged as the champions of the Premier Women's Futsal Tournament – 2023. The tournament was held at the CFC Futsal Court, Dehiwala on 15th October 2023....
2023-10-18
INS ‘Airavat’ arrives at port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Airavat’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (18th October 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2023-10-18
11th Indian Navy – Sri Lanka Navy Staff Talks begins in Colombo
11th Navy to Navy Staff Talks – Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy today (17 October 2023) commenced at the Light House Galley, Colombo. On the sidelines of this, the head of Indian Navy delegation, Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna who is also the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff – Foreign Cooperation and Liaison called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2023-10-18
Defence Adviser at High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
Defence Adviser of the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Basil Mwambingu Mwakale called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (17th October March 2022)....
2023-10-18
Navy takes hold of over 01kg of TNT high explosives in Gurunagar, Jaffna
A special search operation carried out by the Navy at the Gurunagar Jetty, Jaffna this morning (17th October 2023) led to the recovery of over 01kg of TNT high explosives and 01ft and 03-inch-long safety fuse. ...
2023-10-17
