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Navy SC becomes runner up in Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament
The final of Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament was held at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo on 05th March 2023. After a tight encounter against CR & FC, the Navy Sports Club (men’s) secured the runner-up title 24-18. ...
2023-03-07
National Sailing Championship – 2023 successfully concludes at Crow Island
The National Sailing Championship – 2023 was held at the picturesque Crow Island, Mattakkuliya on 05th and 06th March 2023. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool put up an impressive show at the championship, recording multiple wins in various categories....
2023-03-07
Navy pitches in to conduct community eye clinic and health camp in Abeypura, Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with the Lions Clubs of Trincomalee and Hendala to conduct a community eye clinic and non-communicable diseases prevention programme at the Abeypura Community Health Centre, Trincomalee on 05th March 2023....
2023-03-07
Navy women ruggerites emerge champions in Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament
The final of the Lady Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament was held between the Navy and Army at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo on 05th March 2023. In the final encounter, the Navy women ruggerites took home the trophy, edging out the Army 14-05....
2023-03-06
The Navy assists conduct of annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu on successful note
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu concluded on a successful note on 03rd and 04th March 2023. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rt. Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillenayagam, and proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram and with the support of Navy Christian Council. The annual festival was a...
2023-03-05
Navy clinches 12th Defence Services Netball Championship
The 12th Defence Services Netball Championship, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara from 01st to 03rd March 2023. In this tournament, the netball team of the Sri Lanka Navy clinched the championship, edging out their Army and Air Force counterparts....
2023-03-04
A consignment of smuggled goods apprehended in Kalpitiya
The Navy seized two (02) dinghies with a consignment of contraband goods believed to have smuggled by sea, during a special search operation conducted in the beach area of Mohoththuwaram, Kalpitiya on the evening of 03rd March 2023. ...
2023-03-04
A suspect with over 10kg of Kerala cannabis held in Mannar
The Navy in coordination with the Police apprehended a person with over 10kg of Kerala cannabis, during a combined operation carried out in Pallemunai, Mannar on the evening of 03rd March 2023. ...
2023-03-04
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of Navy wins gold medal in 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, a Para athlete of the Sri Lanka Navy, won a gold medal in A47 category men's 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship held from 26th to 01st March 2023....
2023-03-04
Navy takes hold of over 1111kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya
The Navy seized over 1111kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves during a special search operation carried out at Kandakuda Junction in Kalpitiya on the night of 02nd March 2023. The search also led to apprehend a tipper truck that was prepared to transfer the consignment of Kendu Leaves....
2023-03-04
Navy SC overcomes Army SC in semi-final thriller of Clifford Cup knockout tournament
In a thrilling encounter between two top-tier rugby teams, Navy Sports Club (SC) emerged as the victors in the second semi-final of the Clifford Cup knockout tournament on 02nd March 2023. The game, which was played at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo, saw both teams put up a valiant effort, but it was Navy who ultimately claimed the win 16-13. With the win, the Navy was through to the final of the tournament....
2023-03-04
Navy brings distressed foreign pleasure craft in southern seas to Port of Hambantota for repairs
Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, rendered assistance to bring ashore a non-motorised pleasure craft in distress off the southern coast on 02nd March 2023. The pleasure craft ‘Little Donkey’ belongs to New Zealand was on a marine research as it ran into a defect in its pedal based rowing system. Accordingly, the craft with 02 foreign crew members aboard were safely towed to the Port of Hambantota to fix the issue. ...
2023-03-03
Rear Admiral Janaka Nissanka assumes command of North Central Naval Command
Rear Admiral Janaka Nissanka assumed duties as Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (02nd March 2023)....
2023-03-03
Sri Lanka Navy prepares for annual Kachchativu Feast
The annual Kachchativu Feast is set to take place on the 03rd and 04th of March 2023 on the Kachchativu Island. Kachchativu is a small islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the annual feast will be conducted by the Bishop of Jaffna Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justin Gnanapragasam. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy works in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees....
2023-03-02
A suspect apprehended with 04kg of Kerala cannabis in Sangupiddi area, Jaffna
A person transferring 02 parcels stuffed with 04kg of Kerala cannabis by a bus was apprehended during a combined search conducted by the Navy and Police at the Sangupiddi roadblock on the evening of 01st March 2023. ...
2023-03-02
