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Defence Attaché of German Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Federation Republic of Germany in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Gerald Koch called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (05th October 2021). ...
2021-10-05
Navy takes hold of a stock of Kerala cannabis in Mannar
A special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy at Narivilakulam beach in Mannar on 04th October 2021 led to the seizure of about 45kg and 100g of Kerala cannabis (with wet weight), left behind by smugglers afraid of naval operations. ...
2021-10-05
Navy nabs a suspect with 1064kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai
Sri Lanka Navy seized about 1064kg of smuggled dried turmeric, hidden in a fishing hut, during a special operation conducted at the beach of Norochcholai today (04th October 2021). The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect from the location....
2021-10-04
‘JA –LAN EX’ joint naval exercise successfully concludes off Colombo
The joint naval exercise - ‘JA –LAN EX’ held between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Sri Lanka Navy concludes on a successful note off Colombo today (04th October 2021)....
2021-10-04
Navy contributes planting of mangrove in Kilali Lagoon
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a similar initiative to plant mangrove saplings in Kilali Lagoon, Jaffna was held under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 03rd October 2021. ...
2021-10-04
Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course successfully concludes in Maho
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne on 01st October 2021 presided over the insignia pinning and certificate awarding ceremony of the Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Bomb Disposal Training School in Maho. ...
2021-10-04
Navy takes hold of over 1334kg of smuggled dried turmeric in separate operations
Sri Lanka Navy seized another 02 consignments of smuggled dried turmeric weighing over 1334kg, during special operations carried out in seas off the Gurunagar, Jaffna and in the beach area of Kudawa, Kalpitiya this morning (02nd October 2021). The operations also made way to the apprehension of 03 suspects involved in those rackets....
2021-10-02
JMSDF Ships arrive in Colombo on official visit
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and destroyer MURASAME arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021). Upon their arrival, the visiting ships were welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2021-10-02
Navy nabs 02 suspects with Crystal Methamphetamine worth over Rs. 79 million
The Navy arrested 02 suspects with about 09kg and 920g of Crystal Methamphetamine known as ‘Ice’, and a truck during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar in the dark hours on 01st October 2021. ...
2021-10-02
Naval operations in coastal waters around the island net in 4940kg of smuggled dried turmeric with 11 suspects
Special operations carried out by the Navy in Karukapane of Chilaw, Negombo and on Analathivu Island, Jaffna today (01st October 2021) as well as in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna on the night of 30th September led to the seizure of over 4940kg of dried turmeric and more than 1111kg of Kendu leaves with 11 suspects involved in those rackets. ...
2021-10-01
SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ relinquishes her service in the Navy
The ceremonial decommissioning of Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) ‘Jayasagara’ took place under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 30th September 2021. The impressive event held in keeping with naval traditions was also attended by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. Attached to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fleet, SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ rendered an invaluable service, by ensuring the maritime security of the island nation for nearly (04) four decades, as a maritime surveillance vessel....
2021-10-01
Facility-expanded Naval Sewing Centre opened at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open a facility-expanded Naval Sewing Centre at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (30th September 2021)....
2021-09-30
4FAF War Monument unveiled at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne unveiled the newly-erected war monument at the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) Headquarters in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (30th September 2021). This War Monument will remain to be a symbol of the noble sacrifice of the fallen war veterans of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, the teeth-arm of Sri Lanka Navy fleet. ...
2021-09-30
International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between Sri Lanka-Indian navies held virtually
The 31st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of Sri Lanka and India was held on a virtual setting at the Light House Galley, Colombo today (29th September 2021). ...
2021-09-29
Newly constructed jetty declared open at Naval Detachment Kondachchikuda
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathna today (28th September 2021) declared open a new jetty constructed for berthing of small craft at the Naval Detachment of Kondachchikuda, administered by SLNS Therapuththa in the Northwestern Naval Command. ...
2021-09-28
