Sri Lanka Navy

Sixteen (16) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology

On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 16 naval artificer apprentices of the 18th artificer intake of the NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (11th May 2022). The ceremony was graced by Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe, as the Chief Guest....

2022-05-11

Commander of the Navy inspects consignment of narcotics brought to Colombo after anti-drug operation in international waters

In a successful operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka, the Navy managed to seize a haul of heroin with 07 foreign nationals on 05th May 2022. The apprehended suspects along with the stock of illegal drugs were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (09th May) by SLNS Sayurala. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended consignment of narcotics....

2022-05-09

Navy seizes narcotics suspected to be heroin in international waters

A successful operation led by Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Bureau in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to the seizure of about 240kg of narcotics suspected to be heroin and apprehension of 07 foreign nationals, on 05th May 2022....

2022-05-08

Navy nabs 04 suspects with explosives improvised for illegal fishing

The Navy managed to apprehend 04 suspects with 07 explosive items improvised for illegal fishing, during a special operation conducted in seas off Guru Nagar, Jaffna on 05th May 2022....

2022-05-06

Navy renders assistance to control fire in Elakanda, Wattala

The Navy sprang into action to control a sudden fire in 03 textile shops on the ground floor of a two-storeyed building in Elakanda area, Wattala this morning (06th May 2022). ...

2022-05-06

Rear Admiral Senaka Senevirathna retires from naval service

Sri Lanka Navy today (04th May 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Senaka Senevirathna who retired from his distinguished naval service that spanned over 34 years. ...

2022-05-04

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 123 million and a suspect in northern waters

A special operation carried out by the Navy in Saukkadu sea area in the dark hours on 03rd May 2022 led to the seizure of about 492kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of a suspect with a dinghy. ...

2022-05-04

A blood donation campaign held in Eastern Naval Command

A blood donation campaign organized by the Eastern Naval Command was held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 30th April 2022. The blood donation campaign, conducted as part of another social responsibility initiative of the Sri Lanka Navy, was carried out with voluntary participation of naval personnel in the Eastern Naval Command....

2022-05-01

Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Anura Caldera

Completing over 33 years of distinguished performance of duty, Rear Admiral Anura Caldera retired from the naval service today (01st May 2022)....

2022-05-01

INS ‘Gharial’ arrives in Colombo

INS ‘Gharial’ – a Landing Ship Tank of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (29th April 2022). Upon her arrival, Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....

2022-04-29

Blood donation campaign in North Central Naval Command

A blood donation campaign organized by the North Central Naval Command, as part of another social responsibility initiative of the Sri Lanka Navy, was held at the Command Hospital on 28th April 2022....

2022-04-29

Navy recovers Water Gel and explosive items from Nayaru seas

The Navy managed to recover several explosive items secured to the seabed by means of a buoy, during a search operation carried out in Nayaru sea area on 26th April 2022. Among the recovered items were 04 Water Gel sticks which are used as commercial explosives and several other items used for detonation of explosives. ...

2022-04-27

Logistics Conference-2022 and Certificate Awarding of LLMC Course No 6 conclude in Trincomalee

The Logistics Conference-2022 and Certificate Awarding of Long Logistics Management (LLMC) Course No.6 were held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee on 23rd April 2022. The Director General Logistics of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Nishantha De Silva graced both the events as the Chief Guest. ...

2022-04-24

Navy nabs suspect with improvised explosive devises in Trincomalee

A special foot-patrol conducted by the Navy at Sallimunai beach, Trincomalee on 23rd April 2022 led to the apprehension of a suspect with explosive items. Among the items seized were improvised explosives using 08 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 07 non-electric detonators and 2.5 inch long 07 safety fuses. ...