Sri Lanka Navy

Navy takes hold of a stock of Kerala cannabis in Norochcholai

A special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy at Mampuri Beach in Norochcholai this morning (22nd March 2022) led to the seizure of about 41kg and 540g of Kerala cannabis (in wet weight), left behind by smugglers....

2022-03-22

Reserve Deputy Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet calls on Commander of the Navy

A U.S. Navy delegation headed by the Reserve Deputy Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, Rear Admiral Robert T. Clark called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (21st March 2022). ...

2022-03-21

Defence Adviser at High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy

Defence Adviser at the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel LP WAFULA called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (21st March 2022). ...

2022-03-21

Hon. Prime Minister presents Deed of Gift to Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya

The Prime Minister Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa presided over the occasion to present the “Pooja Bhoomi Sannasa” (Deed of Gift) to Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya in Jaffna on 19th March 2022. The event, which signified the declaration of the temple premises as a Pooja Bhumi, was attended by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....

2022-03-20

Navy facilitates conduct of St. Anthony's Church festival in Palaitivu

The annual festival of St. Anthony's Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was held on 18th and 19th March 2022. Sri Lanka Navy made necessary facilities available for the convenience of pilgrims who attended this religious event....

2022-03-20

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs.52 million in Mannar

A special operation carried out by the Navy in seas off Oluthuduwai, Mannar today (18th March 2022) led to the seizure of about 175 kg of Kerala cannabis (In wet weight). The Navy also nabbed 02 suspects and a dinghy in connection to the incident....

2022-03-18

Navy brings ashore an ill fisherman for treatment

Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman and transfer him to hospital for treatment on the night of 16th March 2022. The fisherman was suffering from chest pain while aboard a local multiday fishing vessel which was about 24 nautical miles (approx. 44km) east of Hambantota. ...

2022-03-17

Five (05) sail training boats of Indian Navy provide sailing exposure to SLN personnel

Five (05) sailing boats of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee on 10th March 2022. Providing sail training experience to the officer under trainees of the Sri Lanka Navy, those sailing boats arrived at the port of Colombo today (16th March). ...

2022-03-16

Navy marks International Women's Day

The lady officers and women sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy organized a special musical event - ‘Naval Angels’ Eve’, to mark the International Women's Day which fell on 08th March. The colourful event, held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in the Navy Headquarters on 15th March 2022, was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne....

2022-03-16

Ambassador of Russian Federation to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, H.E. Yury Materiy met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (15th March 2022). ...

2022-03-15

Navy introduces smartphone health application useful to naval personnel

Sri Lanka Navy introduced a new smartphone health application on 15th March 2022, as part of the series of health education programmes being implemented for healthy lifestyle of naval personnel. ...

2022-03-15

Iranian Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran to Sri Lanka, Colonel Homayoun Aliyari called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (14th March 2022). ...

2022-03-14

USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) arrives at port of Trincomalee

USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the US Navy, arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (13th March 2022). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval tradition. ...

2022-03-13

Indian Navy ships depart the island

INS ‘Chennai’, a Destroyer and the Flagship of the Indian Western Fleet along with the Frigate INS ‘Teg’ which arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 10th March 2022 departed the island today (12th March). ...

2022-03-12

Annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu concludes with participation of limited devotees

The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu concluded with the participation of a limited number of devotees today (12th March 2022). The historic St. Anthony's Church in Kachchativu is located near the Indo – Sri Lanka maritime boundary line and is revered by Catholics with great devotion. As it has been the practice, Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance for the successful conduct of the festival this year as well....