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Sri Lanka Navy conducts risky diving operation at overturned Chinese fishing vessel in high seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) embarked on a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation to assist the ongoing operations at the overturned Chinese fishing vessel LU PENG YUAN YU 028, which was reported on 16th May 2023 in Australian Search and Rescue Region, south of Sri Lanka. At the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Vijayabahu with a team of Navy divers was directed to engage in this crucial mission. ...
2023-05-23
Navy nabs 16 persons engaged in light-coarse fishing in eastern seas
Special operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the wee hours of 22nd May 2023 led to the apprehension of 16 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing, fishing without valid licence and fishing using unauthorized nets, in the sea areas of Nayaru and Alampil as well as sea and lagoon areas of Kokilai in Pulmudei. During these operations the Navy also took hold of unauthorized fishing gear and 07 dinghies used for these illegal acts. ...
2023-05-23
Navy clears logjam under Wakwella Bridge, easing flooding concerns
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for their expertise in disaster response, was called upon once again to clear a logjam under the Wakwella Bridge, on 19th and 22nd May 2023. The logjam consisted of garbage and debris washed away by heavy rains, obstructing the natural flow of the Gin Ganga at the Wakwella Bridge. ...
2023-05-23
Woman with commercial explosive items nabbed in Trincomalee
The Navy and Police nabbed a woman with 54 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive and 50 non-electric detonators, during a special search operation conducted in Kasimnagar of Kuchchaweli, Trincomalee today (22nd May 2023). The apprehension was made after searching a suspicious house where the explosive items had been hidden. ...
2023-05-23
Navy nabs 02 suspects with sea turtle flesh in Silawathura
The Navy apprehended 02 persons for slaughtering sea turtles, during a search operation conducted in Arippu of Silawathura in Mannar today (22nd May 2023). Along with the suspects, the Navy also found 02 live sea turtles and some turtle flesh in their possession. ...
2023-05-22
Training Command wins Inter Command Handball Championship
The Inter Command Handball Championship was held from 18th to 21st May 2023 at the sports ground of SLNS Pandukabhaya in the North Central Naval Command. In a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, the Training Command emerged victorious in the tournament, securing the prestigious title....
2023-05-22
SLCOMM and SLMA conducts joint regional meeting in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) and the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) held a successful joint regional meeting at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 18th May 2023. ...
2023-05-21
Navy takes over administration authority of National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka for year 2023 to 2025
The administration authority of the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka'(NRASL), held by the Sri Lanka Army, was taken over by the Sri Lanka Navy for the forthcoming 2 -year term of 2023 to 2025 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 18th May 2023 at Light House Galley, Colombo. ...
2023-05-20
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with smuggled dried sea cucumber and contraband items in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Roddapadu beach area, Kalpitiya on 19th May 2023, led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with about 603kg of dried sea cucumber and 11520 shampoo packets (6ml each) hidden in a house. ...
2023-05-20
President Chief Guest at National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration in Battaramulla
The Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and the President, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe on 19th May 2023 presided over the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration 2023 held at the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla. The ceremony held in a dignified sequence was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-05-20
Blood donation campaign successfully held in Southeastern Naval Command
As part of yet another Naval Social Responsibility initiative, a blood donation campaign was successfully held at the Command Hospital of Southeastern Naval Area on 18th May 2023. ...
2023-05-20
Navy conducts mobile dental clinic coinciding with World Oral Health Day
Coinciding with the World Oral Health Day (20th March), the Dental Service of the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a mobile dental clinic from 09th to 19th May 2023 in the Southeastern Naval Command. ...
2023-05-20
Incoming and outgoing U.S. Naval Attachés call on Commander of the Navy
The current Naval Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Lieutenant Commander Richard Lister and his successor Lieutenant Commander Jessica De Mont today 19th May 2023 visited the Navy Headquarters for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-05-19
Navy takes hold of smuggled dried sea cucumber and contraband in Kalpitiya seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off Sinnaarichchalai, Kalpitiya on the night of 18th May 2023, led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with about 193kg (wet weight) of dried sea cucumber and several other contraband items being smuggled. The Navy also seized a dinghy used by the suspects, for this illegal act....
2023-05-19
Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler with approx. 121kg of heroin and hashish valued about Rs. 2800 Mn and nabs 06 suspects in southern seas
Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the State Intelligence Service and Sri Lanka Navy, a local multiday fishing trawler carrying about 111kg and 606g of heroin (including packages) and about 10kg and 254g (including packages) of hashish was intercepted by SLNS Vijayabahu on 13th May 2023. The special operation mounted about 413 nautical miles (about 764km) off Dondra, South of Sri Lanka, also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects involved in this illegal act. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, arrived at the Colombo Harbou...
2023-05-19
