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Poaching Trawler in northern waters held by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in northern waters of the island in the evening of 04th July 2022. Accordingly, the operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 05 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Analaitivu Island....
2022-07-05
Navy seizes an Indian trawler for poaching in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation in the evening of 03rd July 2022, to chase away Indian trawlers which were poaching in northern waters of the island. During this operation, the Navy seized an Indian trawler with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in island waters off Point Pedro. ...
2022-07-04
Navy assists conduct of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the health sector for the successful conduct of a COVID-19 vaccination drive, carried out focusing the school children in Trincomalee of the Eastern Province. The Navy lent their helping hand for this timely effort, as part of its community service and social responsibility initiatives. ...
2022-07-04
Navy nabs 51 persons in eastern waters, while attempting to illegally migrate from island
A search operation carried out by the Navy in the eastern seas this morning (03rd July 2022) led to the seizure of a local multiday fishing trawler carrying 51 persons, who are suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea....
2022-07-03
Navy seizes smuggled stock of Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy seized about 1680kg of Kendu Leaves, suspected to be attempting to smuggle by sea routes, during a special operation mounted in the beach area of Keerimundalama in Kalpitiya on the night of 01st July 2022. ...
2022-07-02
Third phase of Sea Vision training concludes on successful note
The third phase of Sea Vision training (Executive Course) conducted by the Office of the Defence Cooperation (ODC) of the Embassy of United States to Sri Lanka, successfully concluded at the Navy Headquarters today (29th June 2022). ...
2022-06-30
Newly appointed DSCSC Commandant calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Commandant of Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Major General Lasantha Rodrigo called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (29th June 2022). ...
2022-06-29
Navy apprehends 47 persons in western seas, while attempting to illegally migrate from island
A search operation carried out by the Navy in western seas off Negombo in the dark hours of 27th June 2022 led to the seizure of a local multiday fishing trawler with 47 persons, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea....
2022-06-28
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (27th June 2022)....
2022-06-27
54 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held in eastern seas by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 54 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, during a search operation carried out in the eastern seas of the island in the wee hours of today (27th June 2022)....
2022-06-27
Navy records number of wins at Novices Boxing Meet 2022
Sri Lanka Navy boxers managed to secure a number of achievements including 04 gold medals and 04 silver medals at the Novices Boxing Meet 2022 organized by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)....
2022-06-26
Navy pressed into action to clean remains collected in Deduru Oya near Anavilundawa area
Sri Lanka Navy pressed into action to clear debris and other remains collected in a tributary belonging to the Deduru Oya which flows in the Anavilundawa area of Puttalam. The Navy shouldered this task from 22nd to 24th June 2022 to clear the tributary, as it was blocked by the overgrowth of aquatic plants and the accumulation of waste....
2022-06-26
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma takes over command of Southeastern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (24th June 2022)....
2022-06-24
Another 35 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 35 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, during a search operation carried out in the western seas of the island on 23rd June 2022. ...
2022-06-24
Navy assists conduct of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the health sector for the successful conduct of a COVID-19 vaccination drive, carried out focusing the school children in Trincomalee of the Eastern Province. The Navy lent their helping hand for this timely effort, as part of its community service and social responsibility initiatives....
2022-06-24
