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Navy nets Kerala cannabis in Point Pedro
Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of about 23kg and 600g (with wet weight) of Kerala cannabis abandoned, during a search carried out in Thumpalai beach area, Point Pedro in the dark hours on 06th December 2021. ...
2021-12-07
Navy takes hold of smuggled Kendu leave stock in southern waters
Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a multiday fishing trawler carrying about 5645.5kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special operation in southern waters about 60 nautical miles (111km) off Dondra on 06th December 2021. The operation also made way to apprehend 05 suspects in connection to the incident. ...
2021-12-07
Commander of the Navy addresses course no. 15 student officers of DSCSC
At the invitation of Commandant Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC), Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (06th December 2021) addressed the student officers of the course no. 15 of DSCSC, Sapugaskanda. ...
2021-12-06
Navy seizes about 275kg of Kerala cannabis in northern waters
A special operation mounted by the Navy in the seas off Madagal, Jaffna this morning (06th December 2021) led to the seizure of about 275kg (with wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. The Navy also managed to nab 02 suspects in connection to the incident during this operation. ...
2021-12-06
North Central Naval Command conducts blood donation campaign to coincide with Navy’s 71st anniversary
The North Central Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at SLNS Gajaba on 04th December, to coincide with the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2021-12-05
All-night Pirith chanting and alms giving held to invoke blessings on 71st anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne presided over an all-night Pirith chanting and alms giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 03rd and 04th December 2021. These religious rituals were performed customarily to invoke blessings on the 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09th December. ...
2021-12-04
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Rohana Lelwala
On completion of over 34 years of distinguished service, Rear Admiral Rohana Lelwala retired from the Navy today (04th December 2021). ...
2021-12-04
Islamic religious rituals invoke blessings on forthcoming 71st anniversary of Navy
A special Islamic prayer session was conducted at the Jummah Mosque on Chatham Street today (02nd December 2021) to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy (09th December). ...
2021-12-02
Northern Naval Command organizes blood donation campaign to coincide with Navy’s 71st anniversary
The Northern Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at SLNS Uththara on 01st December, to coincide with the forthcoming anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2021-12-02
85 persons held for engaging in illegal fishing last month
Sri Lanka Navy held 85 persons for engaging illegal fishing, during special operations conducted in the Eastern, Southeastern, Northwestern, Northern, Southern and North Central Naval Commands from 01st to 30th November 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 24 fishing vessels and fishing accessories used for these illegal acts....
2021-12-02
Hindu 'Pooja' at Shri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil blesses 71st anniversary of the Navy
In parallel with the series of religious programmes held in view of the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a special Hindu 'Pooja' was conducted at the Shri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil, Colombo today (01st December 2021). ...
2021-12-01
European Union (EU) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides Portable Backscatter X-ray Machines to Navy
Deputy Head of Mission European Union, Mr. Thorsten Bargfrede and representatives of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) handed over 04 Portable Backscatter X-ray Machines to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (30th November 2021). These handheld instruments enable users to quickly and effectively find concealed narcotics and other contraband. ...
2021-11-30
Two schools in Hambantota vested with children after their facilities expanded by Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open navy-improved facilities at Athbatuwa Junior School in Hungama and Veeriyagama Maha Vidyalaya in Sooriyawewa in the Hambantota district today (29th November 2021). The occasions of bestowing these new facilities upon children of respective schools were also attended by the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. ...
2021-11-29
Commander Southeastern Naval Area conducts guest lecture at National Defence College
Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake conducted a guest lecture to the officers of course no. 1 of the National Defence College (NDC), Colombo on 25th November 2021. ...
2021-11-26
Navy provides safe passenger transport service at Kurinchankerny bridge
Sri Lanka Navy made arrangements to provide safe passenger transport service at the Kurinchankerny bridge commencing from 25th November 2021. The residents in the area will be able to use this mode of transportation until the construction of the Kurinchankerny Bridge in Kinniya, Trincomalee is completed. ...
2021-11-26
