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Navy apprehends 07 suspects in Mannar seas for possession of Water Gel sticks
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 individuals who were preparing to engage in fishing with explosive, during a search operation conducted off Vankalai, Mannar on 08th May 2023. The search operation also led to the seizure of 10 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 18 non-electric detonators, diving gear and 01 dinghy....
2023-05-09
Navy recovers over 85kg of Kerala cannabis in Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the South beach area of Mandaitivu Island, Jaffna this morning (08th May 2023) led to the recovery of over 85kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....
2023-05-09
Commander of the Navy attends IMDEX Asia 2023 and IMSC in Singapore
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the IMDEX Asia 2023 - Asia Pacific's Leading Naval and Maritime Defence Event and International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) held from 03rd to 05th May 2023 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore....
2023-05-08
Navy adds colour to Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone
The Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone was colourfully held on the night of 06th May 2023. Following the wise counsel of Anunayake of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya, Venerable Dr Kirinde Assaji Thero and directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Buddhist Association of the Sri Lanka Navy had made arrangements in place for the successful conduct of the colourful procession. The Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya is held as part of the 2567th Anniversary of Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi....
2023-05-07
Navy apprehends 20 persons engaged in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Navy apprehended 20 persons for fishing using unauthorized nets and engaging in light-coarse fishing, during a special operation conducted in Kokilai on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 08 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal acts....
2023-05-06
Navy commemorates 2567th Anniversary of Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi giving pride of place to religious practices
Going by the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy commemorated the 2567th Anniversary of Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi on 05th May 2023. Thus, all Naval Commands have organised Buddhist religious events giving pride of place to Material and Practice Offerings (Amisa and Prathipaththi Puja). The Navy also added glamour to the 'Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone' and State Vesak Festival at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Viharaya. ...
2023-05-06
Navy foils illegal immigration attempt and apprehends 06 persons in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons suspected of illegal immigration to a foreign country via sea. The apprehension was made during a search operation conducted off Erukkalampiddi, Mannar on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act. ...
2023-05-06
Navy apprehends 25 persons engaged in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Navy apprehended 25 persons who engaged in illegal fishing, during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Coral Cove, Trincomalee on 02nd May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act. ...
2023-05-04
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force meets Commander of the Navy
The Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari who is now on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters, Colombo today (02nd May 2023)....
2023-05-02
Navy apprehends 02 persons engaged in light-coarse fishing in northern seas
The Navy apprehended 02 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing, during a special operation conducted in Chundikulam sea area, Jaffna on 30th April 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act. ...
2023-05-02
Navy clinch women’s championship at Nippon Paint Kabaddi Championship – 2023
The Nippon Paint Super League Championship – 2023 worked off on the 29th and 30th of April at the Piliyandala Somaweera Chandrasiri Ground. The women’s Kabaddi team of the Navy put up a spectacular performance in the final and won the championship title, defeating the Army. ...
2023-05-02
Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee recognized for environmentally conscious operations
The Presidential Environment Awards 2021- 2022 was held on 28th April 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, under the patronage of the President Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe. The ceremony saw the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee winning the golden award for Navy’s environmentally conscious operations. The Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara received the golden award from the President on this occasion. ...
2023-05-02
Navy recovers 50 commercial explosive sticks from Allappiddi, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Allappiddi, Jaffna on 30th April 2023, led to the recovery of 50 explosive sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 15 non-electric detonators and 172cm of safety fuse. ...
2023-05-01
Navy takes hold of over 836kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Navy seized over 836kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate operations carried out off Paramunai and Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya on 30th April and 01st May 2023. The search operations also led to the apprehension of 01 dinghy and 02 persons in connection to the acts of smuggling. ...
2023-05-01
Logistics Conference - 2023 and Certificate Awarding of LLMC No. 7 conclude in Trincomalee
The Logistics Conference - 2023 and Certificate Awarding of Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) No.7 were held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee on 29th and 30th April 2023. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Logistics Conference was graced by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe....
2023-04-30
