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Navy plants mangrove saplings in coastal areas of North
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Navy, a mangrove planting drive was conducted in coastal areas of the Mandaitivu Island and Ponnalai Lagoon, Jaffna under the patronage of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera today (20th May 2022). ...
2022-05-20
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie J. Chung met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (20th May 2022). ...
2022-05-20
His Excellency the President presides National War Heroes’ Day commemoration at National War Heroes’ Monument, Battaramulla
The Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (19th May 2022) presided over the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration 2022 held at the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla. The ceremony held in a dignified sequence was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....
2022-05-19
Commander of the Navy hails dependent naval war heroes on Victory Day
In view of the Victory Day anniversary, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visited the Anchorage Naval Care Centre in Welisara and idolised the naval war heroes in rehabilitation there. Commander of the Navy was accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne during this visit....
2022-05-19
Navy thwarts illegal migration attempt; a group of 40 held in Batticaloa seas and Kalawanchikudi beach area
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend 40 individuals who attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a patrol conducted in seas off Batticaloa and in a special operation in the beach area of Kalawanchikudi, Batticaloa on 18th May 2022. ...
2022-05-19
2084 naval personnel promoted on 13th Victory Day anniversary
Coinciding with the 13th Victory Day anniversary 74 Navy officers and 2010 sailors have been promoted / advanced to their next higher ranks / rates by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, with the approval of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency the President....
2022-05-18
SLN delegation including senior sailor takes part in Indo Pacific Sea Power Conference - 2022
The Indo Pacific Sea Power Conference-2022, hosted by the Royal Australian Navy, was held from 10th to 12th May 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, Darling Harbour. On behalf of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, a delegation headed by Director General Training, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara took part in the conference which aimed to promote cooperative and collaborative regional partnerships. The SLN delegation for the first time comprised a senior sailor, representing the ratings of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2022-05-18
Navy organizes blood donation campaign to mark 2566th Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi
Following the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Sri Lanka Navy has organized a series of blood donation campaigns in each naval command. The magnanimous deed will be conducted throughout a month from 16th May to 16th June 2022 to mark the 2566th Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi. ...
2022-05-17
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman and rushed him for treatment this evening (15th May 2022). The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention, while in seas off the eastern coast....
2022-05-15
Navy relief teams stand ready for possible flood emergency
Sri Lanka Navy as of now has deployed 10 relief teams in several areas in the Western and Southern Provinces to extend relief measures to people, in the backdrop where flood risk is likely following the inclement weather. ...
2022-05-15
Sixteen (16) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 16 naval artificer apprentices of the 18th artificer intake of the NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (11th May 2022). The ceremony was graced by Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe, as the Chief Guest....
2022-05-11
Commander of the Navy inspects consignment of narcotics brought to Colombo after anti-drug operation in international waters
In a successful operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka, the Navy managed to seize a haul of heroin with 07 foreign nationals on 05th May 2022. The apprehended suspects along with the stock of illegal drugs were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (09th May) by SLNS Sayurala. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended consignment of narcotics....
2022-05-09
Navy seizes narcotics suspected to be heroin in international waters
A successful operation led by Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Bureau in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to the seizure of about 240kg of narcotics suspected to be heroin and apprehension of 07 foreign nationals, on 05th May 2022....
2022-05-08
Navy nabs 04 suspects with explosives improvised for illegal fishing
The Navy managed to apprehend 04 suspects with 07 explosive items improvised for illegal fishing, during a special operation conducted in seas off Guru Nagar, Jaffna on 05th May 2022....
2022-05-06
Navy renders assistance to control fire in Elakanda, Wattala
The Navy sprang into action to control a sudden fire in 03 textile shops on the ground floor of a two-storeyed building in Elakanda area, Wattala this morning (06th May 2022). ...
2022-05-06
