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Navy conducts beach cleaning programme in Talaimannar
A beach cleaning programme, organized by Sri Lanka Navy, was successfully conducted in the beach area from Urumalai to Talaimannar on 26th December 2021....
2021-12-27
Several welfare facilities dedicated to naval personnel in Northwestern Naval Command declared open
Several new constructions put up with a view to expanding welfare facilities of naval personnel in Northwestern Naval Command were declared open by Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne on 23rd and 24th December 2021....
2021-12-26
About 517kg of Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 155 million held in northern waters
A special operation mounted by the Navy in the seas off Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna on the night of 23rd December 2021 led to the seizure of over 355kg and 162kg stocks of Kerala cannabis with 02 suspects in two separate occasions....
2021-12-24
Blood donation campaign in North Central Naval Command
A blood donation campaign organized by the North Central Naval Command was held with the contribution of naval personnel of the Command at the Malima Reception Hall, Poonewa on 23rd December 2021....
2021-12-24
Navy rings in the season with Christmas carol service at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
As the celebrations around the festive season begin, a Christmas carol service organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and Navy Christian Council was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on the evening of 23rd December 2021 on a successful note. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, the colourful event was graced by the First Lady, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest. ...
2021-12-24
Navy emerge champions at 69th National & Masters Lifesaving Championship
The competition was participated by renowned Lifesaving Clubs registered under the LSASL and 02 Navy teams took part in the competition. Making a clear victory over the rest of the opponents, Sri Lanka Navy clinched the title of the competition for the 05th time. ...
2021-12-24
Training of Trainers programme to implement nutrition policy and maintenance of BMI in SLN
A Training of Trainers (TOT) programme focused on educating naval personnel as how to prevent Non Communicable Disease (NCD) and guiding them for a healthy life, was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters on 16th and 17th December 2021....
2021-12-24
Navy hands over computer laboratory of Howpe Maha Vidyalaya after renovation
The opening of the computer laboratory of Howpe Maha Vidyalaya, renovated by Sri Lanka Navy, was held with the attendance of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage on 20th December 2021. ...
2021-12-23
Academic excellence of SLN officers recognized by the Nautical Institute – United Kingdom
Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute in the United Kingdom has recognized the academic excellence of two naval officers who stood out in courses conducted by Sri Lanka Navy. The awarding of respective certificates and awards to those officers were held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and Chairman of Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute, Captain (Merchant) Nimal Perera, at the Navy Headquarters on 20th December 2021....
2021-12-23
Navy apprehends 02 more Indian fishing trawlers for poaching in northern waters of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 13 Indian fishermen aboard, while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the seas west of the Analathivu Island, Jaffna on the night of 20th December 2021....
2021-12-21
BNS ‘Abu Ubaidah’ departs the island
The Bangladesh Naval Ship ‘Abu Ubaidah’ which arrived at the port of Colombo on 18th December 2021 on an official visit, departed the island today (20th December)....
2021-12-20
Navy launches cleaning programme in Hamilton Canal area and Uswetakeiyawa Beach
Sri Lanka Navy has organized a wide range of programmes as part of its 71st anniversary celebrations. As an extension of these events, a cleaning programme was held in the Hamilton Canal area and Uswetakeiyawa Beach, under the patronage of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy, Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant of Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva on 19th December 2021. ...
2021-12-20
Navy takes hold of 02 more Indian fishing trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation mounted in seas south of Mannar, today (19th December 2021)....
2021-12-19
Sacred Pinnacle of new Barana Chaithya in Northwestern Naval Command unveiled
The spiritual event to unveil the Sacred Pinnacle of newly built Barana Chaithya at SLNS Barana in the Northwestern Naval Command was held at the temple premises of the naval establishment on Unduwap full moon poya day (18th December 2021). At the invitation of Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne, this meritorious event was presided by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, with the attendance of President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne....
2021-12-19
Navy seizes 06 Indian fishing trawlers whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas Southeast of the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 18th December 2021, led to seizure of 06 Indian fishing trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters, with 43 Indian fishermen aboard....
2021-12-19
