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Commander of the Navy makes formal visit to North Central Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne embarked on an official visit to the North Central Naval Command on 12th February 2022 and looked into the operational and administrative functions of the Command. ...
2022-02-13
Navy records another victory in Inter-Club Rugby League tournament encounter
Another encounter in the first-round games of Inter-Club Rugby League tournament between Navy Sports Club (SC) and CR & FC was held at the Navy Rugby Grounds, Welisara on 11th February 2022. In the encounter, the Navy SC edged out CR & FC 18-13, recording another win for the season....
2022-02-12
Newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (10th February 2022). ...
2022-02-10
Navy official web adjudged the Most Popular Government Website at ‘Best Web 2021’
The awards ceremony of ‘Best Web 2021’ was held at the LK Domain Registry - an independent body registering domains for local websites, on 26th January 2022. Sri Lanka Navy’s official website ‘www.navy.lk’ was adjudged the Most Popular Website as well as the Bronze Winner in the Government Category at ‘Best Web 2021’. The awards received in this regard at the awards ceremony were handed over to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 08th February 2022. ...
2022-02-09
Navy takes hold of 03 Indian poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
In an operation conducted off the Delft Island in the dark hours of 07th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 03 Indian trawlers and 11 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. ...
2022-02-08
Awareness programme conducted on rich biodiversity of Mannar
An awareness programme to shed light on Mannar area, its biodiversity and migratory birds was held at SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command on 05th February 2022. The programme was conducted by Prof. Sampath Seneviratne of the University of Colombo. ...
2022-02-08
Eastern Naval Command conducts Kanchuka Puja at Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya, Seruwawila
A Kanchuka Puja organized by the Eastern Naval Command, to invoke blessings on naval personnel attached to the Command, was held at the Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya, Seruwawila on 05th February 2022. ...
2022-02-08
Three (03) suspects apprehended with Crystal Methamphetamine worth more than Rs. 08 million street value in Mannar
A operation conducted by the Navy led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with about 01kg and 76g Methamphetamine (ICE), in Erukkalampiddi, Mannar on 04th February 2022....
2022-02-05
Navy honours nation according a 25-gun salute on Independence Day
On the sidelines of the 74th National Independence Day celebrations held under the theme “An affluent tomorrow and prosperous motherland with challenges overcome” Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation by according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu by 12.00 noon today (04th February 2022). The ceremonial tradition was executed under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the ship, Captain Malan Perera. ...
2022-02-04
Navy proudly takes part in 74th National Independence Day celebrations
The 74th National Independence Day ceremony of the motherland was held with pomp and pageantry at the iconic Independence Square, Colombo on the morning of 04th February 2022. The main ceremony went by the theme “An Affluent Tomorrow and Prosperous Motherland with Challenges Overcome” was held under the patronage of the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Showcasing its prowess, Sri Lanka Navy added glamour to the elegant national spectacle filled with pride. ...
2022-02-04
Defence Attaché of Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Commodore Didik Kurniawan called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (03rd February 2022)....
2022-02-03
Navy foils another drug smuggling attempt in international waters
In a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and intelligence agencies, another drug-carrying foreign vessel was intercepted in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 26th January 2022. This foreign multiday fishing trawler, remaining on high seas with a view to transfer the consignment to a local fishing vessel, had jettisoned about 200kg of heroin into sea, when it was approached by the Navy. During further search of the vessel, the Navy managed to recover about 250g of heroin and a satellite phone. Accordingly, the Navy nabbed 09 forei...
2022-02-03
Military Attaché of Turkish Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Military Attaché of Turkish Embassy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Can Gokcen GOKKAYA called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd February 2022)....
2022-02-02
Defence Adviser of Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser of Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Commodore Anthony Victor Kujoh paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd February 2022). ...
2022-02-02
Navy takes hold of 02 Indian trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
In a special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard, 02 Indian trawlers with 21 Indian fishermen were held for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters, off Kovilan and Point Pedro Lighthouse, Jaffna on the night of 31st January 2022. ...
2022-02-01
