Sri Lanka Navy

Western Naval Command wins Inter-Command Women's Six-a-Side Softball Cricket Tournament

The Inter-Command Women's Six-a-Side Softball Cricket Tournament 2023 was held at the Navy cricket ground, Welisara on 26th and 27th June 2023. The Chairman Sri Lanka Navy Cricket Committee, Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma graced the final of the tournament as the Chief Guest. ...

2023-06-29

Navy intercepts foreign trawler with over Rs 18 Mn heroin and nabs 08 suspects in southern seas

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 573 nautical miles (about 1061km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka, led to the interception of a foreign trawler with over 900g of heroin on 22nd June 2023. During the operation, carried by SLNS Sayura, 08 foreign nationals who were aboard the drug-carrying trawler were also apprehended. The trawler and suspects were brought to the port of Colombo on the morning of 28th June 2023 for onward legal proceedings. ...

2023-06-29

Sixty seven (67) newly enlisted officers receive letters of appointment from Commander of the Navy

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over letters of appointment to 35 Officer Cadets of the 65th intake, 29 Direct Entry officers and 03 Officer Cadets who qualified for university admission through University Grants Commission (UGC). The ceremony in this regard was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in the Navy Headquarters today (28th June 2023). ...

2023-06-28

Sri Lanka Navy's first women para jumpers conquer the skies

For the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Navy, the first group of women para jumpers, consisting 02 lady officers and 03 women sailors, successfully completed their basic parachute course at the Sri Lanka Air Force Parachute Training School, Ampara on 21st June 2023. ...

2023-06-28

Navy launches mangrove planting programme in Lankapatuna

Taking another significant step towards coastal conservation, the Navy launched a mangrove planting programme in the lagoon area of Ullukkalei, Lankapatuna on 26th June 2023. The event which saw planting of 1000 mangrove saplings, was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara. ...

2023-06-27

Two suspects nabbed with Kerala cannabis in Thambalagamuwa

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police STF nabbed 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis during a combined search operation conducted in Meera Nagar of Thambalagamuwa, Trincomalee on 26th June 2023. Kerala cannabis weighing over 1kg, made ready for sale, had been stashed in a house in the area, when they were recovered. ...

2023-06-27

Navy becomes runners-up in men’s and women’s half marathon at 12th Defence Services Games

The Navy athletes showcased their exceptional running skills, securing the runner-up positions in both the men's and women's half marathon at the 12th Defence Services Games. The athletics events of 12th Defence Services Games were held on 24th June 2023 at the Air Force grounds in Katunayake. ...

2023-06-26

Navy wins women’s championship in 12th Defence Services Hockey Tournament

The women’s hockey team of the Sri Lanka Navy won the women’s championship in 12th Defence Services Hockey Tournament 2022/23. The tournament was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Hockey Ground, Ekala on 23rd June 2023. ...

2023-06-26

A suspect with cards of Pregabalin capsules held in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect with 42300 cards of Pregabalin capsules 150 mg, during a search at the Karamba roadblock in Kalpitiya on 24th June 2023. The apprehension was made while the suspect was carrying this controlled drug by a van, for sale. ...

2023-06-25

Western Naval Command wins overall championship in Inter-command Table Tennis Tournament

The Inter-command Table Tennis Tournament was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex from 20th to 24th June 2023. Showcasing their exceptional table tennis skills, the men’s and women’s championship titles were won by the Western Naval Command. Meanwhile, the Northern Naval Command became runners up in both men’s and women’s categories. ...

2023-06-25

NDU delegation from People’s Republic of China visits Navy Headquarters

A National Defence University (NDU) delegation from the People’s Republic of China on 23rd June 2023 visited the Navy Headquarters. The 56-member delegation, led by Major General Zhang Changsheng, is currently in Sri Lanka, as part of the study tour from 21 to 24th June. ...

2023-06-24

IKAZUCHI (DD-107) of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force departs after formal visit

IKAZUCHI (DD-107) of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, which arrived in Colombo on 22nd June 2023, departed the island on 23rd June 2023. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo....

2023-06-24

Training Command showcases promising talents in Inter-command Triathlon Championship

In an exhilarating display of athleticism, the Inter-command Triathlon Championship unfolded at the Naval Dockyard and Sandy Bay beach on 18th June 2023. The event was graced by the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area, Commodore Mahesh De Silva. Showcasing the remarkable physical prowess and competitive spirit, the Training Command won both men’s and women’s overall team championships in the Inter-command Triathlon Championship....

2023-06-23

Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Vijitha Marapana

The Sri Lanka Navy today (23rd June 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Vijitha Marapana who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed over 33 years....