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Navy seizes poaching trawler in island waters off Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian trawler with 12 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters off Alampil, Mullaitivu this evening (06th September 2022). The apprehension was made during a special operation carried out by the Navy to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in the island's waters, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). ...
2022-09-07
Commander of the Navy joins celebration of 78th Anniversary of SLESA
The 78th Anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was marked with the graceful presence of Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on 04th September 2022. The impressive occasion held at Attidiya Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. ...
2022-09-06
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 11 million of street value in Kilali Lagoon
A foot patrol conducted by the Navy in Kilali Lagoon area led to the seizure of over 37kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 02 suspects on the night of 05th September 2022. ...
2022-09-06
Five - day workshop on Comprehensive Approaches to Building Maritime Domain Awareness capabilities commences at Light House Galley
A five - day workshop on Comprehensive Approaches to Building Maritime Domain Awareness capabilities in Sri Lanka commenced at the Light House Galley, Colombo on 05th September 2022. The event, arranged by the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), got off the ground with the coordination of the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka. ...
2022-09-06
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, the recent addition to SLN Fleet, sails for Colombo from Seattle, United States
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, which was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy by the U.S. Coast Guard in October 2021, departed for Sri Lanka from the Port of Seattle, United States on 03rd September 2022. The home bound journey began, after the modernization work of the ship to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2022-09-05
Annual pooja and perahera of Lord Ganesh Kovil at Naval Dockyard held successfully
The annual pooja of Lord Ganesh Kovil at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee was held on a successful note on 01st September 2022. In parallel with the religious ritual a colourful perehera marched in the dockyard premises, carrying the statue of Lord Ganesh. ...
2022-09-03
Commander of the Navy conveys best wishes to newly appointed Defence Advisor at High Commission of Maldives to Sri Lanka
The Defence Advisor designate at the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir and the incumbent Maldivian Defence Advisor, Colonel Ismail Naseer called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd September 2022). ...
2022-09-02
Sri Lanka Navy has kept 35 relief teams ready as of this evening (31st August 2022) to provide relief to the public in case of a flood-risk, following incessant rain reported in several parts of the island.
Sri Lanka Navy has kept 35 relief teams ready as of this evening (31st August 2022) to provide relief to the public in case of a flood-risk, following incessant rain reported in several parts of the island. ...
2022-08-31
Navy wins a bunch of medals at Extreme Shot Gun Challenge /IPSC Shot Gun Nationals - 2022
Sri Lanka Navy secured a number of titles at the Extreme Shot Gun Challenge /IPSC Shot Gun Nationals – 2022 organized for the 03rd time by the National Rifle Association with Scorpion Sports Club, at the Panaluwa Army Firing Range from 26th to 28th August 2022....
2022-08-30
Two (02) suspects nabbed with Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs 15 Mn of street value in Jaffna
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in Thondamanaru, Jaffna this morning (29th August 2022) led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis. The suspects were transferring about 51kg and 500g of this narcotic drug by a van, when the apprehension was made. ...
2022-08-29
Navy takes hold of 44 persons suspected to be on illegal migration attempts
The Navy took hold of 44 persons whom were suspected to be on illegal migration attempts from the country via sea routes, on the night of 28th August 2022. The apprehensions were made during special search operations conducted by the Navy off Trincomalee and in the beach area of Valaithottam, Batticaloa. ...
2022-08-29
Navy seizes poaching trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy on the night of 27th August 2022 conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in the island's waters. The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 06 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters off Talaimannar, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). ...
2022-08-28
Navy leaps into action to extinguish fire at marshy-land in Wattala
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to put out a sudden fire broke out in bushes close to the swamp of Pubudugama, Wattala today (26th August 2022). In response to a distress signal disseminated by the District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit, Gampaha, the Navy rushed 03 firefighting teams to the location to assist the firefighting efforts. ...
2022-08-27
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore a fisherman who fell ill while at sea and rushed him to the hospital for treatment on 23rd August 2022. The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 47 nautical miles (about 87 km) northeast of the Foul Point, Trincomalee, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention. ...
2022-08-24
Navy seizes poaching trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Navy today (22nd August 2022) conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters. The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 10 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). ...
2022-08-22
