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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
Blood donation campaign in Eastern Naval Command yields strong turnout and vital contributions
As part of its social responsibility initiatives, the Navy organised a blood donation campaign at the Command Naval Hospital (East) on 08th April 2023. ...
2023-04-09
SLINEX-23 wraps up on successful note
The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 came to a successful conclusion in Colombo seas on 08th April 2023. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked yet another milestone in the maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries....
2023-04-09
USNS Brunswick (T - EPF 6) arrives at port of Trincomalee
USNS Brunswick, a Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport ship of the U.S. Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (08th April 2023). ...
2023-04-08
Commander of the Navy felicitates runners-up of 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Women's Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy on 17th February 2023 emerged as the runners-up in the 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Women's Championship, hosted by Sri Lanka. Representing the Sri Lanka Navy, Woman Ordinary Seaman MGD Bandara and Woman Ordinary Seaman AKT Lakshani competed in some intense matches and won the runners-up title. Appreciative of their performances, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, who is also the President of the Navy Sports Board, presented cash prizes (Rs. 75,000 each) to the 02 players at the Navy Headquarters today (06th April). ...
2023-04-06
Sri Lanka Navy conducts awareness programme for potential boat builders in Welisara
The Directorate of Naval Design (DND) functions under the Engineering Directorate of the Navy successfully conducted an awareness programme for potential boat builders in Sri Lanka. The programme was conducted at the Naval Boat Building Yard in Welisara on 03rd April 2023. ...
2023-04-06
Navy dominates 07th Open Shooting Championship Rifle / Pistol 2023 to claim overall championship
In a stunning display of marksmanship, the Navy emerged overall champions in the 07th Open Shooting Championship held at the Small-Bore Firing Range Complex of Welisara from 29th March to 04th April 2023. ...
2023-04-06
Navy intercepts foreign dhow carrying hashish worth over Rs. 92 Mn in Talaimannar seas
During a special search operation carried out in the sea area of Sand Dunes, Talaimannar today (05th April 2023), the Navy intercepted a foreign dhow carrying approx. 92kg of hashish. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 foreign suspects in connection to the illegal act....
2023-04-06
Over 1156kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam
A coordinated search operation carried out by the Navy and Police Anti Corruption Division led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with over 1156kg of smuggled Kendu leaves on 04th April 2023. The smuggled contraband, made ready for sale, was recovered from a house in Nagawilluwa, Puttalam. ...
2023-04-05
12th Defence Services Triathlon Championship concludes in Trincomalee
The 12th Defence Services Triathlon Championship -2023 hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy was successfully held in the Thiriyaya sea area and Kuchchaweli town on 04th April 2023. The Sri Lanka Navy athletes put in strong performances in their events and emerged runners up in the championship. The event was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara....
2023-04-05
