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Commander of the Navy calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office today (10th December 2024). ...
2024-12-10
Gilanpasa Puja and Alms Giving held at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in view of 74th Anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa attended religious rituals where Alms Giving was held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy today (09th December 2024). In addition, a Gilanpasa Buddha Puja ritual was also held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises on 08th December. The events have been organized as part of the religious segment of the 74th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2024-12-10
Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation's maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today, 09th December 2024. Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of programmes are being conducted across all Naval Commands, highlighting the Navy's enduring traditions and religious practices as part of the anniversary festivities....
2024-12-09
Two (02) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters intercepted
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard intercepted 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehended Indian fishermen, during a special operation conducted off the Delft Island on 08th December 2024....
2024-12-08
Governor of Northern Province meets with Commander of the Navy
The Governor of Northern Province, Hon. Nagalingam Vethanayahan met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 07th December 2024. ...
2024-12-08
All-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies invoke blessings on 74th Anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended an all-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 06th and 07th December 2024. The meritorious events were organized to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 74th Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-12-07
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 50 Mn gross street value in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 126kg and 300g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Delft Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 07th December 2024....
2024-12-07
Marking 74 years of service, Navy hosts blood donation campaign in Northwestern Naval Command
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Command Naval Hospital in Northwestern Naval Area on 06th December 2024....
2024-12-07
A suspect held with 881 conch shells on Delft Island
The Navy and Police arrested an individual (1) for the unlawful possession of about 881 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Thaleithurai area of Delft Island on 06th December 2024. ...
2024-12-07
Navy seizes about 555kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehends 03 suspects
The Navy seized about 555kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy, during separate operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon and Handala sea area on 06th December 2024. ...
2024-12-07
03 new RO plants declared open in Anuradhapura
The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in partnership with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is leading a project to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the Anuradhapura district. On 06th December 2024, 03 more RO plants were inaugurated at Musnewa Yalegama Village in Galnewa Divisional Secretariat, Community Hall premises of Angamuwa Fisheries Village and Maligatenna Purana Raja Maha Viharaya in Rajanganaya Divisional Secretariat....
2024-12-06
Navy essayists and speech masters steal the spotlight at Public Speaking and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competitions
The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the exceptional achievements of its personnel in the Navy Public Speaking Competition 2024 and the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition 2024 at a special ceremony held on 05th December 2024 at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. The event was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, and Mrs. Monika Fernando, the spouse of the late Admiral Clancy Fernando....
2024-12-06
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 18 Mn gross street value in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 45kg and 500g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Delft Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 05th December 2024. ...
2024-12-06
Sri Lanka Navy marks 74th Anniversary with blood donation drive in Trincomalee
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Naval Hospital in Trincomalee on 05th December 2024....
2024-12-06
Hope flows in Anuradhapura with 02 new RO plants
The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in partnership with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is leading a project to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the Anuradhapura district. On 05th December 2024, two more RO plants were inaugurated at Gammahegewewa Sri Bodhirukkarama Temple in Horowpathana and Arunagama Sri Shailathalarama Temple in Padaviya....
2024-12-05
