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Eleven (11) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, eleven (11) naval artificer apprentices of the 19th artificer intake of NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (08th September 2023). The ceremony was graced by Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Viraj Leelarathna, as the Chief Guest....
2023-09-08
Commander of the Navy attends 16th International Research Conference of KDU
The 16th International Research Conference (IRC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced at the KDU Auditorium on 07th September 2023 with the gracious presence of the Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka. The event which was graced by the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), as the Guest of Honour, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-09-08
Presidential Task Force to combat the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs convenes at Navy Headquarters
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force to combat the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs chaired a special meeting at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo on 01st September 2023. ...
2023-09-06
Navy men’s team becomes runner-up in 12th Defence Services Cricket Championship
The 12th Defence Services Cricket Championship was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Cricket Ground in Katunayake on 05th September 2023. In the final showdown, the Sri Lanka Navy secured the runner-up title in men’s cricket championship. ...
2023-09-06
Navy takes hold of smuggled Tendu leaves weighing over 6230kg in August
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 6230kg of Tendu leaves, during special search operations conducted in the month of August alone in 2023. During these operations the Navy also apprehended 09 suspects and 03 dinghies in connection to these incidents. ...
2023-09-06
VNF Annual Training Camp commences
The Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp commenced at the VNF Headquarters in Welisara on 04th September 2023. The event was graced by Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Saman Perera. ...
2023-09-06
Navy apprehends 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during a special operation conducted off Trincomalee in the dark hours of 03rd September 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal acts....
2023-09-05
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumed duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee on 03rd September 2023. ...
2023-09-04
Navy nabs 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Madurankuda, Trincomalee on 02nd September 2023. The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy and unauthorized fishing gear used by the individuals. ...
2023-09-04
Over 660kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Puttalam
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Norochcholai Police near the Karambe Junction roadblock in Puttalam on 03rd September 2023 led to the apprehension of a lorry with over 660kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a suspect in connection to the incident. ...
2023-09-04
INS Delhi departs concluding her official visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Delhi which arrived in Colombo on 01st September 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (03rd September). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval tradition at the port of Colombo. ...
2023-09-03
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumes duties as new Vice Chancellor of Kotelawala Defence University
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as the fifth (5th) Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 01st September 2023. ...
2023-09-02
Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons who were using unauthorized nets to catch fish, during a search operation conducted in Kadeikadu sea area of Jaffna in the dark hours of 01st September 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and illegal fishing gear used for this illegal act. ...
2023-09-02
Rear Admiral Saman Perera takes over command of Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Saman Perera who was newly appointed as Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties of Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (01st September 2023). ...
2023-09-01
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumed duties as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Southern Naval Command Headquarters today (01st September 2023). ...
2023-09-01
