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CISM Day Run -2022 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and with the attendance of Tri-Service Commanders in Colombo today (20th February 2022). ...
2022-02-20
Navy seizes Indian dhow while poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian dhow with 06 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The apprehension was made in seas northwest of the Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna during a patrol in the wee hours of today (19th February 2022)....
2022-02-19
Australian Defence delegation calls on Commander of the Navy
The Assistant Secretary of Global Interests Branch in the International Policy Division, Department of Defence Australia, Mr Tom Menadue called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (18th February 2022). ...
2022-02-18
CONEX – 22 concludes on successful note
The fourth edition of Colombo Naval Exercise -2022 (CONEX-22), hosted by Sri Lanka Navy to further hone professionalism and experiences of naval personnel, concluded on a successful note on 14th February 2022....
2022-02-15
Two suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine worth over Rs. 6.5 million gross street value in Point Pedro
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend two suspects with about 817g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) during a search carried out in Nelliadi, Point Pedro on 14th February 2022. ...
2022-02-15
Navy seizes 02 Indian poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters....
2022-02-13
Commander of the Navy makes formal visit to North Central Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne embarked on an official visit to the North Central Naval Command on 12th February 2022 and looked into the operational and administrative functions of the Command. ...
2022-02-13
Navy records another victory in Inter-Club Rugby League tournament encounter
Another encounter in the first-round games of Inter-Club Rugby League tournament between Navy Sports Club (SC) and CR & FC was held at the Navy Rugby Grounds, Welisara on 11th February 2022. In the encounter, the Navy SC edged out CR & FC 18-13, recording another win for the season....
2022-02-12
Newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (10th February 2022). ...
2022-02-10
Navy official web adjudged the Most Popular Government Website at ‘Best Web 2021’
The awards ceremony of ‘Best Web 2021’ was held at the LK Domain Registry - an independent body registering domains for local websites, on 26th January 2022. Sri Lanka Navy’s official website ‘www.navy.lk’ was adjudged the Most Popular Website as well as the Bronze Winner in the Government Category at ‘Best Web 2021’. The awards received in this regard at the awards ceremony were handed over to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 08th February 2022. ...
2022-02-09
Navy takes hold of 03 Indian poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
In an operation conducted off the Delft Island in the dark hours of 07th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 03 Indian trawlers and 11 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. ...
2022-02-08
Awareness programme conducted on rich biodiversity of Mannar
An awareness programme to shed light on Mannar area, its biodiversity and migratory birds was held at SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command on 05th February 2022. The programme was conducted by Prof. Sampath Seneviratne of the University of Colombo. ...
2022-02-08
Eastern Naval Command conducts Kanchuka Puja at Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya, Seruwawila
A Kanchuka Puja organized by the Eastern Naval Command, to invoke blessings on naval personnel attached to the Command, was held at the Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya, Seruwawila on 05th February 2022. ...
2022-02-08
Three (03) suspects apprehended with Crystal Methamphetamine worth more than Rs. 08 million street value in Mannar
A operation conducted by the Navy led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with about 01kg and 76g Methamphetamine (ICE), in Erukkalampiddi, Mannar on 04th February 2022....
2022-02-05
Navy honours nation according a 25-gun salute on Independence Day
On the sidelines of the 74th National Independence Day celebrations held under the theme “An affluent tomorrow and prosperous motherland with challenges overcome” Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation by according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu by 12.00 noon today (04th February 2022). The ceremonial tradition was executed under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the ship, Captain Malan Perera. ...
2022-02-04
