A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Selwanayakapuram, Trincomalee on 15th October 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 4g and 340mg of Methamphetamine (ICE) as well as 10 capsules and 20 tablets of prescription drugs, being smuggled to sell....

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2024-10-16

At the Thailand International Judo Championship 2024, held in Bangkok from 18th to 24th September, Woman Leading Seaman KVSD Kumarasinghe from the Sri Lanka Navy secured a bronze medal in the 70kg weight category, representing Sri Lanka....

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2024-10-16

A group of officers and directing staff members from the Indian Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) who are on a study tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Navy Headquarters today (15th October 2024). The HDMC delegation was headed by Colonel Kedar D Gupte. On behalf of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the visiting officers were welcomed by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....

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2024-10-15

The 2nd IORIS Steering Committee Policy Board and Working Groups Meeting commenced today (15th October 2024) at Courtyard, Colombo, with Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Navy, gracing the event as the Chief Guest....

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2024-10-15

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler on the high seas south-west of Sri Lanka, about 881 nautical miles (1631km) off Dondra. Initially, the fisherman was retrieved by a Merchant Vessel in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore today (15th October 2024), he was rushed to the National Hospital of Colombo, for medical attention....

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2024-10-15

Due to the heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the island, several areas in the Western and Northwestern Provinces are experiencing floods. To assist those impacted, 07 Navy flood relief teams are engaged in relief operations in those areas as of today (15th October 2024). Working in coordination with the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Navy flood relief teams are continuously carrying out relief efforts in the Gampaha, Colombo and Puttalam districts. ...

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2024-10-15

The Sri Lanka Navy Marines successfully conducted the third edition of the "Marines Field Training Exercise, Blue Whale – 2024" from 7th to 13th October 2024. The exercise took place along the North-Western coast and surrounding coastal areas. The Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando presided over the closing ceremony of Blue Whale 2024, held at the Marines Headquarters, SLNS Vidura in Trincomalee....

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2024-10-15

Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Navy, graced the second session of the General Convocation 2024 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) as the Chief Guest. The event took place today (14th October 2024) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. This year's convocation, held on 14th and 15th October, will award degrees to 1,732 graduates from various faculties and affiliated military institutions....

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2024-10-14

Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 11th October 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris at the Navy Headquarters today (14th October) and expressed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff....

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2024-10-14

Due to the heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the island, several areas in the Western and Northwestern Provinces are experiencing flooding. To assist those impacted, 08 Navy flood relief teams have been dispatched to the Gampaha, Colombo and Puttalam districts, working in coordination with the Disaster Management Center (DMC). These relief teams are continuing their flood relief efforts today (14th October 2024)....

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2024-10-14

The Inter Command Hockey Championship of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the hockey ground of SLNS Lanka in Welisara from 08th to 11th October 2024. The men's co-championship title in the tournament was shared between the Western Naval Command and the Training Command, while the women's co-championship was jointly won by the Western Naval Command and the Southern Naval Command....

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2024-10-13

Italian Naval Ship ‘PPA MONTECUCCOLI’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 10th October 2024, departed the island today (13th October), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....

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2024-10-13

Due to the heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the island, several areas in the Western Province are experiencing flooding. To assist those impacted, Navy flood relief teams have been dispatched to the Gampaha and Colombo districts, working in coordination with the Disaster Management Center (DMC). These relief teams are continuing their flood relief efforts today (13th October 2024)....

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2024-10-13

The Inter-Club First Class (Tier B) Limited Over Cricket Tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Cricket, took place from 24th September to 09th October 2024, featuring 12 sports clubs. Showcasing scintillating performances, Chief Petty Officer (Communication) NAH De Silva of the Sri Lanka Navy stood out as the tournament’s Best Batsman....

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2024-10-13

The Navy deployed 06 flood relief teams today (12th October 2024) across various areas in the Gampaha and Colombo districts of the Western Province. These teams were sent to aid communities affected by heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions....

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2024-10-12