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Navy nabs 05 persons for engaging in night diving in northern waters
The Navy apprehended 05 persons for engaging in night diving to harvest sea cucumber, during a special operation conducted off Kudairippu, Vettalakeni in Jaffna in the dark hours of 13th October 2022. Along with the suspects, 02 dinghies and about 10,000 illegally harvested sea cucumbers were also taken into naval custody....
2022-10-14
Navy swings into action to extinguish fire erupted in Periyaneelawanei, Kalmunai
Sri Lanka Navy this morning (13th October 2022) rushed a firefighting team to Periyaneelawanei area in Kalmunai following a sudden fire broke out at a saw mill in the locality....
2022-10-14
Navy apprehends 15 persons engaged in illegal fishing activities in northern waters
The Navy apprehended 15 persons who engaged in illegal night diving and illegal fishing practices on 11th and 13th October 2022. These separate search operations were conducted off Point Pedro, Ampan and Chundikulam, where the Navy also took hold of fishing and diving gear used for these illegal acts. ...
2022-10-13
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 arrives at Port of Manila on her way home
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 of Sri Lanka Navy, which set sail for her home bound journey from Seattle, United States on 03rd September 2022, called at the Port of Manila in the Philippines on 12th October 2022. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of the Philippines, Mrs Shobini Gunasekera was also present on this occasion to welcome the ship. ...
2022-10-13
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda takes over command of Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda assumed duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (12th October 2022)....
2022-10-13
Sri Lanka Naval Association commences poppy flower campaign to mark remembrance of war veterans
On the sidelines of the poppy flower campaign launched to commemorate war veterans, the President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne (Retd) pinned a poppy flower on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (12th October 2022). ...
2022-10-12
Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (12th October 2022) formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne, who was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, and expressed his best wishes. ...
2022-10-12
Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake retires from naval service amid best wishes
Sri Lanka Navy today (12th October 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake who relinquished naval duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years. ...
2022-10-12
Navy assists conduct of Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on successful note
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, on the island of Nainativu in Jaffna, was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 10th and 11th October 2022....
2022-10-12
Navy players makes country proud in 08th Carrom World Championship-2022
The 08th Carrom World Championship -2022, organized by International Carrom Federation (ICF), was held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 03rd to 07th October. Representing Sri Lanka at the world stage, Navy’s Able Seaman Nishantha Fernando and Woman Able Seaman Joseph Roshita won silver and bronze medals respectively. ...
2022-10-11
Navy SC wins ‘Plate’ Championship of Inter-Club Rugby 7s -2022
Navy Sports Club (SC) won the ‘Plate’ Championship of Inter-Club Rugby 7s – 2022 held at the Racecourse ground on 08th and 09th October 2022. Accordingly, Navy SC defeated Army SC 26-10, playing some outstanding sevens rugby. ...
2022-10-11
Navy boxers shine at BASL Intermediate Boxing Meet 2022
The Intermediate Boxing Meet 2022, organized by Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) was held at Royal MAS Arena from 05th to 08th October 2022. The Navy boxers showcased note worthy performances through the tournament by winning 02 gold medals, 02 silver medals and 03 bronze medals....
2022-10-11
Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 comes to an end in Trincomalee
The Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 was successfully held in the inner harbour of Trincomalee from 04th to 07th October 2022, handing the men’s title to the Afloat Command and women’s championship to the Training Command. ...
2022-10-09
Navy takes hold of smuggled stock of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya sea area
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves weighing over 427 kg (wet weight), during a patrol carried out in Paramunai sea area of Kalpitiya on 07th October 2022....
2022-10-08
New academic building of SLNS Shiksha declared open
The three-storeyed academic building at SLNS Shiksha was declared open by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (07th October 2022). The Navy has been into develop infrastructure at its recruit training establishments, with a view to empowering naval personnel to be at the highest possible levels of proficiency in all respects....
2022-10-07
