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Commander of the Navy calls on acting Minister of Defence
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called on the acting Minister of Defence and State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of National Security & Disaster Management on 28th September 2022....
2022-09-29
Distressed Indian fishing trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters handed over to Indian Coast Guard
Sri Lanka Navy handed over a distressed Indian fishing trawler, found in Sri Lanka’s waters due to a mechanical failure, to the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Annie Besant at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) this morning (28th September 2022). The distressed fishing trawler with a ceased engine was spotted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 26 nautical miles (48 Km) off Point Pedro in northern waters. ...
2022-09-28
Navy’s Nisansala Sandamali wins silver medal at 3rd Mount Everest International Open Taekwondo Championships 2022
Sri Lanka Navy athlete Women Able Seaman Nisansala Sandamali won a silver medal at 3rd Mount Everest International Open Taekwondo Championships 2022, held in Pokhara Nepal....
2022-09-28
Newly constructed ‘Marine Pier’ declared open in Sampoor
Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne declared open a newly constructed jetty (Marine Pier) at SLNS Vidura on 26th September 2022. The new facility was put up with a view to expand berthing facilities for small craft which are often deployed in the sea area of Trincomalee South. ...
2022-09-28
Navy apprehends 06 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar on 27th September 2022. ...
2022-09-28
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish sudden fire erupted in Thotalanga
Sri Lanka Navy made arrangements to rush 02 firefighting teams to Kajeemawatte area in Thotalanga following a sudden fire broke out in the locality on the night of 27th September 2022. ...
2022-09-28
Navy women make SLN naval diving history by successfully completing first ever Basic Diving Module for women
The first of its kind Basic Diving Module arranged for the lady officers and women sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee recently. The certificate awarding for 03 participants who successfully completed the module was held under the patronage of the Commandant of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Commodore Damian Fernando at the Diving School in the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 24th September 2022....
2022-09-26
Recently Graduated Navy Officers of Inaugural Course of National Defence College, Sri Lanka met the Commander of the Navy, prior to take up their New Appointments
The Navy officers who successfully completed the National Security and Strategic Studies Course No. 1 of National Defence College, Sri Lanka, met Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd September 2022). The ceremonial graduation was held at the NDC premises on 14 th September 2022, on termination of the course. ...
2022-09-24
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 46 million street value
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a consignment of Kerala cannabis weighing over 155kg, during a special search operation in Ilanthadiya, Norochcholai this morning (23rd September 2022). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 02 cars and 02 motorcycles....
2022-09-23
Navy apprehends 12 would-be illegal immigrants in Mannar
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who are suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea. The apprehension was made during a special operation conducted in the beach area of Oluthuduwai, Mannar on the night of 22nd September 2022. ...
2022-09-23
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore a fisherman who fell ill while at sea and rushed him to the hospital for treatment today (23rd September 2022). The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 65 nautical miles (about 120 km) northeast of the Foul Point, Trincomalee, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention....
2022-09-23
Norwegian Ambassador in Colombo attends closing ceremony of FVBO training in Trincomalee
The closing ceremony of Fishing Vessel Boarding Operation (FVBO) training course, conducted with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was held in Trincomalee on 22nd September 2022. The event was graced by the Norwegian Ambassador in Colombo, H.E. Trine Jøranli Eskedal. ...
2022-09-23
Navy SC wins under 24 open rugby 7s championship and crowned plate champion in Nippon Paint Inter Club Rugby League
The Navy Sports Club (SC) won the western province under 24 open rugby 7s championship and crowned as plate champion in the Nippon Paint Inter Club Rugby League 2021/2022 recent rugby encounters. Calling on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is also the President of Navy Sports Board at the Navy Headquarters today (21st September 2022), the winning captains of respective teams shared a moment with Commander of the Navy with the trophies clinched by the Navy. ...
2022-09-22
45th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine published
The 45th edition of the ‘Sayurusara’ magazine published by the Navy Media was presented to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne by the Chief Editor of the magazine, Lieutenant Commander (VNF) SR Sudusinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (21st September 2022)....
2022-09-22
Defence Attaché of Embassy of Kingdom of the Netherlands calls on Commander of the Navy
Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Kingdom of the Netherlands in India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Robert van Bruinessen called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (21st September 2022)....
2022-09-21
