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Institutional Capacity Building workshop concludes on successful note
The Institute for Security Governance (ISG), in the United States conducted a three (03) day workshop on Institutional Capacity Building for the Sri Lanka Navy. The programme held from 25th to 27th April 2023 at the Navy Headquarters came to a successful end, enhancing the capacity and capabilities of the Navy in various areas. ...
2023-04-29
A suspect with hashish held in Silawathura
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Mannar Police in Silawathura on 27th April 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect with 893g of hashish. ...
2023-04-28
Navy apprehends 22 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 22 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing and night diving, during search operations conducted off Nayaru, Mullaitivu and around Kinniya Bridge on 27th April 2023. Along with the suspects, 08 dinghies, diving gear and fishing equipment were also taken into naval custody. ...
2023-04-28
French delegation visits Navy Headquarters and Eastern Naval Command
A French delegation including the French Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Jean-François PACTET visited the Navy Headquarters on 24th April 2023. Meanwhile, the delegation members also visited the Eastern Naval Command on 26th April. ...
2023-04-27
Navy apprehends 10 persons engaged in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for engaging in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during search operations conducted off Kudirippu, Veththalakerni and Nagar Kovil in Jaffna on 26th April 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 1040 sea cucumbers, 05 dinghies and diving gear....
2023-04-27
Nigerian NDC delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A Nigerian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, comprising its student officers and directing staff, visited the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (24th April 2023). ...
2023-04-25
‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ concludes on successful note in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully hosted the ‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ off Galle Face on 22nd and 23rd April 2023. The event was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. ...
2023-04-24
Navy apprehends a suspect with over 26 kg of Kerala cannabis in Jaffna
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy 23rd April 2023 in the coastal area of Anthonypuram in Palali, Jaffna led to the apprehension of a suspect with over 26 kg of Kerala cannabis....
2023-04-24
Navy women's beach volleyball team secures runners-up spot in Defense Services Games
The Sri Lanka Navy women's beach volleyball team emerged as the runners-up in the Beach Volleyball Tournament of 12th Defense Services Games 2022/23. The tournament was held on 20th and 21st April 2023 at the Browns Beach, Negombo. ...
2023-04-23
Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee comes alive with Sinhala and Hindu New Year Festival
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with Siyatha TV, organized a grand celebration for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 22nd April 2023. The event was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, as the Chief Guest....
2023-04-23
Navy launches official website for ‘Galle Dialogue 2023’ Maritime Conference
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera officially launched the website for the upcoming International Maritime Conference ‘Galle Dialogue 2023’ at the Navy Headquarters today (21st April 2023). ...
2023-04-21
23 Sri Lankan nationals strayed into Vietnam waters deported to Sri Lanka
A Vietnamese-flagged fishing vessel carrying 303 Sri Lankan nationals was reported to be in distress in Vietnam Seas on 07th November 2022. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo stationed at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters promptly coordinated the rescue of this group of people whom were temporarily settled in Vietnam upon rescuing. Among the rescued Sri Lankans, 151 were deported from Vietnam and they arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake on 28th December 2022. In the same vein, 23 more Sri Lankans whom were deported subsequently arrived in Katunayake on 1...
2023-04-21
Navy athletes won laurels at 12th Defence Services Games receive high praise from Commander of the Navy
The Navy athletes who won championship titles in various sports categories at the 12th Defence Services Games were felicitated by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (20th April 2023). The achievers met with Commander of the Navy at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara where Commander of the Navy applauded the sporting talents of the athletes. ...
2023-04-21
Outgoing Defence Attaché at High Commission of Namibia in New Delhi pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy
The outgoing Defence Attaché at the High Commission of Namibia in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Brigadier General Titus Simon paid farewell call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th April 2023)....
2023-04-21
Commander of the Navy calls on Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera called on the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay at his official residence in Colombo today (20th April 2023)....
2023-04-21
