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Rear Admiral Senaka Senevirathna retires from naval service
Sri Lanka Navy today (04th May 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Senaka Senevirathna who retired from his distinguished naval service that spanned over 34 years. ...
2022-05-04
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 123 million and a suspect in northern waters
A special operation carried out by the Navy in Saukkadu sea area in the dark hours on 03rd May 2022 led to the seizure of about 492kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of a suspect with a dinghy. ...
2022-05-04
A blood donation campaign held in Eastern Naval Command
A blood donation campaign organized by the Eastern Naval Command was held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 30th April 2022. The blood donation campaign, conducted as part of another social responsibility initiative of the Sri Lanka Navy, was carried out with voluntary participation of naval personnel in the Eastern Naval Command....
2022-05-01
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Anura Caldera
Completing over 33 years of distinguished performance of duty, Rear Admiral Anura Caldera retired from the naval service today (01st May 2022)....
2022-05-01
INS ‘Gharial’ arrives in Colombo
INS ‘Gharial’ – a Landing Ship Tank of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (29th April 2022). Upon her arrival, Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2022-04-29
Blood donation campaign in North Central Naval Command
A blood donation campaign organized by the North Central Naval Command, as part of another social responsibility initiative of the Sri Lanka Navy, was held at the Command Hospital on 28th April 2022....
2022-04-29
Navy recovers Water Gel and explosive items from Nayaru seas
The Navy managed to recover several explosive items secured to the seabed by means of a buoy, during a search operation carried out in Nayaru sea area on 26th April 2022. Among the recovered items were 04 Water Gel sticks which are used as commercial explosives and several other items used for detonation of explosives. ...
2022-04-27
Logistics Conference-2022 and Certificate Awarding of LLMC Course No 6 conclude in Trincomalee
The Logistics Conference-2022 and Certificate Awarding of Long Logistics Management (LLMC) Course No.6 were held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee on 23rd April 2022. The Director General Logistics of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Nishantha De Silva graced both the events as the Chief Guest. ...
2022-04-24
Navy nabs suspect with improvised explosive devises in Trincomalee
A special foot-patrol conducted by the Navy at Sallimunai beach, Trincomalee on 23rd April 2022 led to the apprehension of a suspect with explosive items. Among the items seized were improvised explosives using 08 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 07 non-electric detonators and 2.5 inch long 07 safety fuses. ...
2022-04-24
Two hundred and ninety one (291) recruits of 244th intake pass out in Boossa
Two hundred and ninety one (291) recruits of the 244th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, passed out in a smart parade held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa, Galle on 22nd April 2022....
2022-04-23
Navy SC clinch women’s division one cricket title
The final match of inter-club women's division one 50 over cricket tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Cricket was held at the Navy Cricket Ground in Welisara on 19th April 2022. Recording a scintillating performance, Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club (SC) beat the Army SC ‘B’ team and became table-toppers to clinch the title of the tournament....
2022-04-21
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 20 million in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of about 81kg and 220g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis, during a patrol in seas off Mannar sand banks this morning (20th April 2022). ...
2022-04-20
Navy seizes a stock of Kerala cannabis in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 50kg and 380g (wet weight) during a patrol conducted in Urumalai beach, Mannar this morning (18th April 2022). ...
2022-04-18
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 59 million in seas south of Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of Kerala cannabis weighing about 197kg and 60g (wet weight) during a patrol conducted in seas south of Mannar on 16th April 2022. ...
2022-04-17
Navy nabs 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 45 million in northern waters
A special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy in seas off the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 13th April 2022) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis weighing about 150kg (wet weight) and a dinghy used for this smuggling attempt....
2022-04-14
