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Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber and 02 individuals for engaging in light course fishing, during separate search operations carried out off the Mandaitivu Island and in the sea area off Veththalakerni in Jaffna on the night of 22nd February and early hours of today (23rd February 2023). The operations also led to the seizure of fishing gear used for these illegal acts. Upon apprehension, the individuals and their fishing gear were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Jaffna for onward legal action. ...
2023-02-24
Locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles handed over to Commander of the Navy
The Chairman of Ideal Motors, Mr Naleen Welgama handed over 03 locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2023. The Ideal Motors has fabricated these special vehicles to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2023-02-23
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with 1000 foreign cigarettes made ready to sell illegally
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with about 1000 foreign cigarettes made ready to sell illegally, during a special search operation carried out in Thavulpadu area in Mannar on 21st February 2023. ...
2023-02-23
11th edition of Sri Lanka Navy Journal launched
A copy of the 11th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy Journal published by the Naval Research Wing was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Head of Naval Research Wing, Captain Aruna Wijayawardana at the Navy Headquarters today (22nd February 2023). ...
2023-02-23
Navy takes hold of 1508kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya
A special search operation carried out by the Navy in Anawasala, Kalpitiya on the night of 21st February 2023 led to the seizure of a lorry made ready to transfer 1508kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the incident. The suspects and snuggled items held in the operation were handed over to the Kalpitiya Police for onward legal action. ...
2023-02-22
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331) departs island concluding official visit
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331)’ departed the island this morning (21st February 2023) on successful completion of the official visit. The ship arrived at the Port of Colombo on 19th February 2023. ...
2023-02-21
Navy clinch National Wrestling Championship title for 20th consecutive time
The National Wrestling Championship, organised by the Wrestling Federation of Sri Lanka, was held at the indoor stadium of Torrington, Colombo on 18th and 19th February 2023. Exhibiting superlative performance in the tournament, the Navy men’s wrestling team clinched the championship title for the 20th consecutive time....
2023-02-21
Commanding Officer ‘KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata - 331’ meets with Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy
A delegation headed by the Commanding Officer of the Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata - 331’ Captain Nopriadi, M. Tr. Hanla met with the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy and Director General Operations Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake at the Navy Headquarters today (20th February 2023). The Indonesian Naval Ship arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit on 19th February. ...
2023-02-21
SLNS Samudura arrives the island after taking part in ‘AMAN’ - 2023
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura which took part in the multinational naval exercise ‘AMAN’ arrived the island on successful completion of the exercise today (20th February 2023). Upon her arrival, the Navy welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo. The Pakistan Navy hosted ‘AMAN’ – 2023 for the eighth (08th) time and the theme of the exercise this time around was ‘Together for Peace and Security’. ...
2023-02-21
A mangrove nursery declared open in North Central Naval Command
The Commander North Central Naval Area Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma today (20th February 2023) declared open a mangrove nursery established in the Command, as part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2023-02-20
Navy restores coastal ecosystems in Kalu Ganga estuary through mangrove planting
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a mangrove planting drive was conducted in the Kalu Ganga estuary on 19th February 2023. ...
2023-02-20
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata -331 arrives in Colombo
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata -331 arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (19th February 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. ...
2023-02-19
Navy takes hold of smuggled stock of Kendu leaves in Poruthota sea area, Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves weighing about 535kg (wet weight), during a special operation carried out in the sea area of Poruthota, Negombo on 18th February 2023. The consignment was adrift in the sea area when it was spotted by the Navy....
2023-02-19
CISM Day Run -2023 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Colombo today (18th February 2022). Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also attended the CISM Day Run - 2023. ...
2023-02-18
Navy women’s team wins runner-up title in 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship - 2023
The women’s team of Sri Lanka Navy on 17th February 2023 clinched the runner-up title in the final of 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship – 2023. The championship hosted by Sri Lanka this year was held at the Negombo Beach....
2023-02-18
