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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
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Bima Suci arrives in Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Bima Suci arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (20th April 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with naval tradition....
2023-04-21
Navy recovers commercial explosive cache from Udayapuram Beach
A search operation conducted by the Navy in Udayapuram Beach area in Jaffna led to the recovery of 25 Water Gel Sticks - a type of commercial explosive on 19th April 2023. ...
2023-04-20
‘Nekathata Palayak’ tree planting ritual of Sinhala and Tamil New Year performed at Navy Headquarters
In line with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious ritual ‘Nekathata Palayak’, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera planted a mango sapling in the Navy Headquarters premises today (20th April 2023) at 06.38 a.m. The programme was launched island wide by the Ministry of Agriculture as part of the national tree planting project. ...
2023-04-20
Navy nabs 08 persons engaged in light-coarse fishing in eastern seas
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries (ADF) in Mullaitivu led to the apprehension of 08 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing off Nayaru and Alampil, Trincomalee in the dark hours of 18th April 2023. During the operation, the Navy also seized 04 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal act....
2023-04-19
Navy apprehends 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
Separate operations conducted by the Navy in the sea areas of Mamunai and Chundikulam, Jaffna on 16th and 17th April 2023 led to the apprehension of 12 persons engaged in illegal night diving and light-coarse fishing. During the operations, the Navy also seized 03 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal acts....
2023-04-18
Navy intercepts fishing trawler carrying over 179 kg of heroin with street value of over Rs. 3593 Mn, apprehends 06 suspects in southern seas
In a coordinated operation conducted out by the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard, based on information of the State Intelligence Service, a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying about 179 kg and 654g (including packages) of heroin was intercepted about 132 nautical miles (about 244km) off the Little Basses, Hambantota on 15th April 2023. The operation, carried out by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship ‘Samudraraksha’, also resulted in the apprehension of six (06) suspects. This morning (17th April), the consignment of narcotic drugs and the suspects were brought to the Galle harbour...
2023-04-17
Navy busts smuggling ring: 03 suspects and Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 20 Mn held in northern waters
The Navy intercepted an Indian dhow carrying over 62kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehended 03 suspects, during a special operation conducted in the Sri Lankan waters west of the Delft Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 15th April 2023....
2023-04-16
Navy takes lead in conserving sea turtles and sets free 97 hatchlings to ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy set free 97 sea turtle hatchlings at the Panama beach on 11th April 2023, in a bid to save these endangered marine animal. The Deputy Area Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Commodore Ruwan Rupasena was also in attendance on this occasion where the hatchlings were released. As part of the Turtle Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, the eggs of these hatchlings were conserved, to help them start the journey to adulthood. ...
2023-04-12
Navy joins Kankasanthurai harbour facility expansion to commence new ferry service between Sri Lanka and India
The government of Sri Lanka launched a project for a passenger ferry service between the port of Kankasanthurai, Sri Lanka and Pondicherry, India to provide a more affordable and convenient mode of transportation. In support of this project, the Sri Lanka Navy has commenced facility expansion of the Kankasanthurai harbour, with a view to accommodate more traffic and provide better infrastructure....
2023-04-12
Seva Vanitha New Year Fair and Western Naval Command New Year Festival successfully held in Welisara
The Sinhala and Hindu New Year Fair 2023, organized by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), and Western Naval Command New Year Festival were successfully held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 10th April 2023. At the invitation of the President of NSVU Mrs Mala Lamahewa, the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera declared open the New Year Fair. ...
2023-04-10
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 44 million in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Valvettithurai, Jaffna in the dark hours of 09th April 2023 led to the recovery of more than 134kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters. ...
2023-04-10
