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Mangrove planting initiative takes root in Southeastern Naval Command
Coinciding with the World Oceans Day, the Sri Lanka Navy on 08th June 2023 launched a mangrove planting initiative in the lagoon area of Panama in the Southeastern Naval Command. The event was held under the patronage of Deputy Area Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Commodore Ruwan Rupasena. The World Oceans Day of this year was celebrated (08th June), on the theme 'Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing’. ...
2023-06-10
Naval Fleet Command conducts Experience Sharing Forum
In a bid to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among naval personnel, an Experience Sharing Forum organised by the Naval Fleet Command was held at SLNS Rangalla on 08th June 2023. The event was graced by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. ...
2023-06-09
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 42 million in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Mamunai of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (08th June 2023) led to the recovery of more than 128 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters. ...
2023-06-08
Navy nabs 18 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 18 individuals for their involvement in illegal fishing activities, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Veththalakerni, Kadaikadu, Mamunei and Kudarappu in Jaffna on 06th June 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 669 sea cucumbers, 06 dinghies as well as diving and fishing equipment used for illegal fishing....
2023-06-08
A person apprehended in Trincomalee for possession of commercial explosives
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) in the China Bay area of Trincomalee in the dark hours of 06th June 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect who was carrying 95 gelignite sticks - a type of commercial explosive for sale....
2023-06-08
Courageous Navy divers felicitated by China for their daring diving operation
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka on 06th June 2023 organised a special ceremony in Colombo to felicitate the diving team of the Sri Lanka Navy, which engaged in a heroic diving operation at the overturned Chinese fishing vessel ‘LU PENG YUAN YU 028’. The Chinese vessel upturned in the Australian Search and Rescue Region, south of Sri Lanka on 16th May 2023. The event was presided over by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong and Chief of Presidential Staff and Senior Adviser on National Security to the President, Mr Saga...
2023-06-07
Navy rescues 38 persons stranded on grounded trawler at entrance of Delft Jetty
In a dramatic rescue operation, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued 38 individuals who were stranded on a grounded trawler at the entrance of Delft Jetty this morning (07th June 2023). As a result of the Navy’s prompt involvement, a shipment of construction materials that were at risk of sinking, was also successfully retrieved....
2023-06-07
Rear Admiral Hiran Balasuriya assumes duties as Director General Civil Engineering
Rear Admiral Hiran Balasuriya assumed duties as Director General Civil Engineering at the Office of Director General Civil Engineering, Navy Headquarters on 06th June 2023. ...
2023-06-07
Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on the afternoon of 06th June 2023 off Point Pedro, Jaffna led to the apprehension of 07 persons who engaged in diving to catch fish, without valid fishing passes. During the operation, the Navy also seized one (01) dinghy as well as diving and fishing gear used for this illegal fishing practice....
2023-06-07
Navy continues to engage in flood relief efforts
Following the flash floods triggered by heavy downpour reported in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 05 relief teams for flood relief efforts in Bulathsinhala, Baduraliya, Lathpandura and Walallawita in the Kalutara district and Kalawana in the Rathnapura district. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams were continuing their rescue and relief services in full swing as of this morning (06th June 2023)....
2023-06-06
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Ranjan Medagoda
After more than 33 years of exceptional service and remarkable contribution to the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Ranjan Medagoda bade farewell to his illustrious naval career today (06th June 2023)....
2023-06-06
Navy relief teams on the frontline to assist flood affected communities
In the wake of inclement weather prevailing in several areas in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, communities in those localities are facing hardships due to floods. In response to these developments, the Sri Lanka Navy on 04th June 2023 swiftly mobilized 04 relief teams to Bulathsinhala, Baduraliya, Lathpandura and Kalawana areas to extend flood relief to affected communities. ...
2023-06-05
Defence Attaché at Embassy of Israel in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th June 2023)....
2023-06-05
PNS Shahjahan departs after successful naval exercise
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Shahjahan which arrived in Colombo on 02nd June 2023 on a two-day official visit, departed the island on 04th June 2023. At her departure, the ship conducted a naval exercise with SLNS Parakramabahu of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. ...
2023-06-05
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2023-06-02
