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PNS ‘Taimur’ departs island after successful Passage Exercise
Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ‘Taimur’ which arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit on 12th August 2022, set sail from the island after successful conduct of a Passage Exercise with Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Sindurala’ today (15th August)....
2022-08-15
SLN contingent took part in RIMPAC 2022 arrives the island
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Marine contingent which left for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2022, hosted by the US Pacific Fleet, arrived the island on 08th August 2022. The SLN contingent on 03rd August successfully completed its leg in the RIMPAC 2022, held in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California....
2022-08-15
Media release on Passage Exercise scheduled to be conducted between Sri Lanka and Pakistan navies
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur which arrived in Sri Lanka on a formal visit, is scheduled to conduct a Passage Exercise with SLNS Sindurala in seas off Colombo as she departs the island on 15th August 2022, upon completion of her visit. In this backdrop, certain media reports circulating about a ‘War Game’ between Sri Lanka Navy and Pakistan Navy are fallacious....
2022-08-14
Navy assists conduct of water-cutting ceremony of Kandy Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the conduct of traditional water-cutting ceremony of Sri Dalada Perahara at Gatambe on the morning of 12th August 2022. As the grand procession (Esala Maha Perahera) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 04 Main Devalayas came to an end, this time-honoured ceremony also known as ‘Diya Kepeema’ was performed, on a ritualistic note....
2022-08-13
Navy launches project to make handicrafts
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (12th August 2022) at the Navy Headquarters inspected several souvenirs produced by the Naval Boat Building Yard in Welisara, as part of its handcrafting-project. The project was initiated with the involvement of naval personnel talented in handcrafting, to make souvenirs using eco-friendly materials for the use of the Navy....
2022-08-12
PNS Taimur arrives at port of Colombo
Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (12th August 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2022-08-12
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore distressed local fishing trawler with a deceased fisherman
Sri Lanka Navy on the night of 11th August 2022 brought ashore a local fishing trawler in distress in seas, about 68 nautical miles (125km) off the Galle Lighthouse, due to a mechanical failure. ...
2022-08-12
Commander of the Navy appointed as member of National Sports Council
Awarding letters of appointment to the Chairperson and members for the National Sports Council was held on 10th August 2022 at the National Sports Council, Torrington Avenue, under the patronage of the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Hon. Roshan Ranasinghe. On this occasion, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was also appointed as a member of the National Sports Council. The National Sports Council has been established with the notion to advise the Minister on matters connected with the promotion, development and control of sports in Sri Lanka....
2022-08-11
Navy seizes poaching trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters today (10th August 2022). The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 09 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL)....
2022-08-10
Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, Mr. Poj Harnpol met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (09th August 2022)....
2022-08-10
Late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha commemorated in special mass
On the occasion of the 30th death anniversary of one of the iconic war veterans of the Sri Lanka Navy, late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha, a special mass was conducted under the auspices of Mrs Vinoda Jayamaha and family members of the late Rear Admiral. The special mass was conducted by Rev. Fr. Chandana Perera at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Thimbirigasyaya on 08th August 2022 and it was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....
2022-08-09
Newly appointed Chief Hydrographer of the Navy and Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka assumes office
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma assumed duties as the Chief Hydrographer of the Navy and Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka at National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (05th August 2022)....
2022-08-06
Navy apprehends 13 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 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 this morning (05th August 2022). ...
2022-08-06
Forty - six (46) illegal immigrants held by Australian Border Force brought to the island
The Australian Border Force Cutter (ABFC) - Ocean Shield, carrying 46 illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka, arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (05th August 2022). The group of illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka was held by the Australian Border Force on 21st July 2022 at the Australia’s maritime border, while they were attempting to illegally migrate to Australia via sea. ...
2022-08-05
Navy clears blockages under several bridges in Galle, averting a flood threat
Sri Lanka Navy on 03rd August 2022 yet again pressed into action to clear blockages under Agaliya and Dodamgoda Bridges in Galle, as downstream of water at those locations has been blocked by tree remains and debris. Due to heavy rains received in the past couple of days, the water level in the Gin Ganga had risen, hampering the free flow of water under those bridges....
2022-08-04
