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Navy apprehends 24 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 24 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted in the Sallimunai beach area, Trincomalee, sea and beach areas of Vakarei and off Nagar Kovil, Jaffna on 05th and 06th October 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 09 dinghies, 01 cab, diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear. ...
2023-10-07
Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon LEE met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th October 2023)....
2023-10-06
Navy bags many medals in Layton Cup Boxing Tournament
The Navy boxing team secured multitude of medals in the highly competitive Layton Cup Boxing Tournament held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo from 01st to 04th October 2023. ...
2023-10-06
Navy provides medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 06th October 2023 declared open a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH). This contribution, made available for the Hemodialysis Unit of LRH, is part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, reflecting the Navy's commitment to serving the community....
2023-10-06
Navy continues to assist flood victims
Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Akuressa, Thihagoda and Kamuburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 04th October 2023. These teams are currently engaged in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in those regions. ...
2023-10-06
Defence Adviser of Indian High Commission in Colombo pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser of Indian High Commission in Colombo, Captain Vikas Sood paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 05th October 2023....
2023-10-06
Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Navy apprehended 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off the Bolder Point, in Walaithottam beach area and off the Norway Island in Trincomalee on 03rd and 04th October 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 04 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal fishing practices. ...
2023-10-05
Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off the Norway Island, Trincomalee and in Erakkandi on 02nd October 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 01 dinghy, 01 lorry and unauthorized fishing gear. ...
2023-10-03
Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces based in Bahrain calls on Commander of the Navy
The Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Commodore (Royal Navy) Philip Edward Dennis, currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd October 2023). ...
2023-10-02
Navy renders assistance to flood victims
Foll adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Akuressa, Athuraliya, Thawalama, and Kamburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 28th September 2023. These teams are currently actively engaged in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in these regions. ...
2023-10-01
Seven (07) medical officers pass out at Naval and Maritime Academy
In a momentous occasion, seven (07) officers belonging to the Medical Branch of the Sri Lanka Navy (Regular) passed out at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Trincomalee on 30th September 2023. The ceremony was graced by the Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage. ...
2023-10-01
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Wakwella Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 29th September 2023 cleared the blockage under the Wakwella Bridge which is over Gin River in Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream....
2023-09-30
Navy relief teams on high alert for possible flood emergency
As the inclement weather is looming, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th September 2023) deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province, to provide assistance and support to those who may be affected by flood....
2023-09-28
Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 33 million street value held by Navy in Kareinagar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Pumattei on the Kareinagar Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 27th September 2023 led to the seizure of a dinghy loaded with over 100kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2023-09-28
A suspect with Crystal Methamphetamine valued at over Rs. 15 million held in Dehiwala
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Crime Division, Colombo led to the apprehension of a suspect with about 1kg and 10g of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) in the Dehiwala area on the evening of 27th September 2023. ...
2023-09-28
