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Gleaming Colours Night 2021 recognizes Navy’s sporting talents
The much-anticipated Navy Colours Night – 2021, organized by Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board, eventuated with great pomp and circumstance at the Eagles' Lakeside, Attidiya this evening (09th March 2021). The colourful event was graced by Commander of the Navy and President Navy Sports Board, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, as the Chief Guest.
...2021-03-09
Navy seizes over 107kg stock of Kerala cannabis in Kalpitiya lagoon
A special operation conducted by the Navy on Somathivu Island in Kalpitiya on 08th March 2021 led to the seizure of 107kg and 125g of Kerala cannabis.
...2021-03-09
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit celebrates International Women's Day
On the sidelines of International Women's Day (08th March), Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) organized a celebratory event to mark this special day on high note. The event which was held under the auspices of the Chairperson of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chithrani Gunaratne at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium on 08th March 2021 was dignified by the presence of NSVU President, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
...2021-03-09
Navy takes hold of about 670kg of smuggled dried turmeric and 03 suspects in Puttalam
A special operation carried out by the Navy at Serakkuliya beach in Puttalam on 06th March 2021 led to the seizure of about 670kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled into the country and apprehension of 03 suspects involved in the racketeering.
...2021-03-08
Defence Secretary and Commander of the Navy visit ‘Sandahiru Seya’ and ‘Mihindu Maha Seya’
Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, along with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, visited ‘Sandahiru Seya’ in Anuradhapura and ‘Mihindu Maha Seya’ in Mihinthale to inspect the on-going construction and renovation work of respective stupas on 06th March 2021.
...2021-03-07
Sri Lanka Navy – Sri Lanka Air Force – Indian Navy combine to conduct air observer training
Sri Lanka Navy partnered with the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force to take part in an air observer training exercise on a Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy, conducted in the southern coast from 02nd to 05th March 2021.
...2021-03-06
NSVU to celebrate International Women's Day on grand note
This year’s International Women's Day which is falling on 08th March is centered on the theme ‘Choose to Challenge’. On the sidelines of this international event, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) has organized a celebratory event and launching of the magazine ‘Sinduliya’, under the auspices of Chairperson of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chithrani Gunaratne at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium on 08th March 2021.
...2021-03-06
Navy seizes 2217kg of dried turmeric suspected to be smuggled via sea
Special operations conducted by the Navy in Manalkulam area, Silawathura on 04th March 2021 and in Pulachchanai, Norochcholai in the wee hours today (05th March) led to the seizure of 2217kg of dried turmeric suspected to be smuggled via sea and apprehension of 07 suspects.
...2021-03-05
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force meets Commander of the Navy
The Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria who is now in the island on an official visit, met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (04th March 2021)....
2021-03-04
Navy nabs 04 suspects while smuggling Crystal Methamphetamine worth about Rs. 6 million
The Navy managed to nab 04 suspects who attempted to smuggle about 01kg and 21mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) via sea into the island, during a special operation carried out in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar on 03rd March 2021. ...
2021-03-04
Navy assists recovery of over 18kg of Kerala cannabis in Urumalai
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Urumalai area, Talaimannar made way to the recovery of over 18kg of Kerala cannabis on 01st March 2021.
...2021-03-02
NSA Trilateral Secretariat established at NHQ
Reaffirmed strongly with the necessity of the continuation of National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting between India, Sri Lanka and Maldives, a secretariat for trilateral National Security Advisers on Maritime Security Cooperation was formed under the auspices of Secretary of Defence, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Navy Headquarters today (01st March 2021).
...2021-03-01
Navy rescues fishermen aboard stranded dinghy at sea
Sri Lanka Navy, with the facilitation of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC Colombo) stationed at Navy Headquarters, leapt into action today (27th February 2021) to rescue 02 fishermen aboard a dinghy that was swept away to the Indian waters. The dinghy that had ventured out for fishing practice from South Bar, Mannar was in distress due to a technical failure.
...2021-02-27
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship arrives at port of Hambantota
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ‘Setogiri’ arrived at the port of Hambantota on 25th February 2021.
...2021-02-26
Navy enables manpower to put up library building for Sri Gunarathna Primary School
The new library building erected utilizing manpower enabled by the Navy at Paragoda Sri Gunarathna Primary School, Imaduwa was declared open for school children on 25th February 2021. The opening of the new facility was presided over by Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera.
...2021-02-26
