Sri Lanka Navy

Navy apprehends 20 would-be illegal immigrants off Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying 20 would-be illegal immigrants to a foreign country, during a special operation conducted in the seas east of the Foul Point, Trincomalee in the wee hours of 05th December 2022....

2022-12-05

Islamic prayers invoke blessings on 72nd Anniversary of Navy

A special Islamic prayer session was held at the Jummah Mosque, Chatham Street today (02nd December 2022) to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 72nd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09^th December 2022. ...

2022-12-02

Hindu Puja invokes blessings on Navy’s 72nd Anniversary

A special Puja of Hindu tradition invoked the blessings on the forthcoming 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil, Colombo today (01st December 2022)....

2022-12-02

Five (05) poaching trawlers held in northern waters during special operation conducted by Navy and Coast Guard

Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted a special operation in northern waters to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lanka’s waters on the evening of 28^th November 2022. The operation led to the seizure of 05 Indian trawlers with 24 Indian fishermen, poaching in island’s waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Kareinagar, Jaffna....

2022-11-29

Commander of the Navy felicitates Navy medalists for making country proud at World Carrom Championship

Able Seaman Nishantha Fernando and Women Able Seaman Joseph Roshita who won silver and bronze medals at the 08th World Carrom Championship 2022 called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (28^th November 2022). During the brief interaction, Commander of the Navy admired their achievement and awarded cash incentives to both players in appreciation of their effort which delivered laurels to the country. ...

2022-11-28

Inter-command Triathlon Championship – 2022 showcases promising talents

The Inter-command Triathlon Championship – 2022 was held in the neighbouring area of Dikovita and Uswetakeiyawa beaches today (26^th November 2022). The men’s championship of the tournament was won by the Northern Naval Command and the women’s championship was clinched by the Western Naval Command. ...

2022-11-27

All-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies invoke blessings on 72nd Anniversary of Navy

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne attended All-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 25^th and 26^th November 2022. The meritorious events were organized by the Buddhist Association of the Navy to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 72nd Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy....

2022-11-26

Navy secures men's joint championship and women's runner-up titles in wrestling at 12th Defence Services Games

The Wrestling Championship of the 12^th Defence Services Games has been held at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda from 22^nd to 24^th November 2022. Exhibiting their clinch fighting masterclass, the Navy wrestlers emerged joint champions sharing the trophy with Sri Lanka Air Force and women clinched the runner-up title in the Wrestling Championship. ...

2022-11-25

Winners of Navy Public Speaking Competition – 2022 and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition recognized with certificates and prizes

The winners of Navy Public Speaking Competition - 2022 and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition - 2022 received certificates and prizes during a ceremony presided by Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera, at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters on 24^th November 2022. ...

2022-11-25

Pride of SLN fleet - P 627 commissioned as SLNS ‘Vijayabahu’

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe commissioned the Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, the recent inclusion to the fleet of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), as SLNS ‘Vijayabahu’ at the East Container Terminal of the Port of Colombo on 22^nd November 2022. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, this milestone event was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung, Governor of the North-Western Province Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, Chief of Staff to the President and Senior Advisor ...

2022-11-23

Kerala Cannabis worth over Rs. 07 million held in Nachchikuda, Manna

Sri Lanka Navy held a lorry transporting over 24kg of Kerala Cannabis and apprehended 02 suspects, during a search operation carried out in Nachchikuda, Mannar on 22^nd November 2022. ...

2022-11-22

Training Command clinches overall championships in Inter-command Swimming and Water Polo -2022

Sri Lanka Navy Inter-command Swimming and Water Polo Championship - 2022 was held at SLNS Gemunu from 17^th to 19^th November 2022. The Training Command emerged champions in both men’s and women’s events, showcasing their talent in water sports....

2022-11-20

Navy receives blessings at Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service in view of its 72nd Anniversary

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne attended the Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service at St. Lucia’s Cathedral in Kotahena on18th November 2022. The event was organized by the Navy Christian Council in line with a series of multi religious events organized to invoke blessings on the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy (09th December). ...

2022-11-19

Australian High Commissioner meets with Commander of the Navy

A delegation led by the High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paul Stephens met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 18th November 2022....