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Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan leaves the island concluding official visit
The Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who arrived in Sri Lanka on 25th February 2023 on an official visit, left for Pakistan from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (28th February). ...
2023-02-28
Thirteen (13) Marine personnel pass out on successful completion of training
The insignia awarding to 04 officers and 09 sailors of the 08th intake of Sri Lanka Navy Marines, who successfully completed their training, was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampoor, Trincomalee on 27th February 2023. The ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake, at the invitation of the Commandant SLNS Vidura, Captain Rohan Dissanayake. ...
2023-02-28
INS ‘Sukanya’ arrives in Colombo on official visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Sukanya’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (27th February 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2023-02-27
Newly constructed jetty declared open in Mannar
Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma declared open a newly constructed jetty at the Naval Detachment Vedithalativu in Mannar today (26th February 2023). The new facility was put up with a view to further expand operational efficiency of the Navy....
2023-02-26
Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy meets with Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy
The Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (25th February 2023). ...
2023-02-25
Awareness programme on prevention of illegal activities via sea was held in Colombo
An awareness programme to educate local fishing communities as how to prevent illegal activities in Sri Lankan waters was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) Mr Susantha Kahawatte at the Light House Galley, Colombo on 23rd February 2023....
2023-02-25
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 Mn. gross street value seized in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized over 44 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis, during a patrol carried out off the Delft Island in Jaffna on 20th February 2023....
2023-02-25
Head of Global Maritime Crime Programme of UNODC calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation led by the Head of Global Maritime Crime Programme of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Ms Siri Bjune called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (24th February 2023). ...
2023-02-25
Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber and 02 individuals for engaging in light course fishing, during separate search operations carried out off the Mandaitivu Island and in the sea area off Veththalakerni in Jaffna on the night of 22nd February and early hours of today (23rd February 2023). The operations also led to the seizure of fishing gear used for these illegal acts. Upon apprehension, the individuals and their fishing gear were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Jaffna for onward legal action. ...
2023-02-24
Locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles handed over to Commander of the Navy
The Chairman of Ideal Motors, Mr Naleen Welgama handed over 03 locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2023. The Ideal Motors has fabricated these special vehicles to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2023-02-23
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with 1000 foreign cigarettes made ready to sell illegally
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with about 1000 foreign cigarettes made ready to sell illegally, during a special search operation carried out in Thavulpadu area in Mannar on 21st February 2023. ...
2023-02-23
11th edition of Sri Lanka Navy Journal launched
A copy of the 11th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy Journal published by the Naval Research Wing was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Head of Naval Research Wing, Captain Aruna Wijayawardana at the Navy Headquarters today (22nd February 2023). ...
2023-02-23
Navy takes hold of 1508kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya
A special search operation carried out by the Navy in Anawasala, Kalpitiya on the night of 21st February 2023 led to the seizure of a lorry made ready to transfer 1508kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the incident. The suspects and snuggled items held in the operation were handed over to the Kalpitiya Police for onward legal action. ...
2023-02-22
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331) departs island concluding official visit
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331)’ departed the island this morning (21st February 2023) on successful completion of the official visit. The ship arrived at the Port of Colombo on 19th February 2023. ...
2023-02-21
Navy clinch National Wrestling Championship title for 20th consecutive time
The National Wrestling Championship, organised by the Wrestling Federation of Sri Lanka, was held at the indoor stadium of Torrington, Colombo on 18th and 19th February 2023. Exhibiting superlative performance in the tournament, the Navy men’s wrestling team clinched the championship title for the 20th consecutive time....
2023-02-21
