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HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares open National Defence College
His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (11th November 2021) presided over the opening of National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo and this momentous event was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. National Defence College (NDC) was established as the premier institute that promotes strategic thinking for the senior officers of the tri-service, Police and Public Service. ...
2021-11-11
Relating to the news release ‘Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 19 persons held in Chilaw’ on 09th November 2021
A special operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Chilaw led to the apprehension of 19 persons, at Deduru Oya estuary in Chilaw, whom were suspected to be on an attempt to migrate from the country by illegal means via sea routes in the morning of 09th November 2021. Based on information revealed from further investigation, the Navy also managed to intercept a multi-day fishing trawler suspected to have been used for this racket was intercepted in seas off Wennappuwa with five other suspects (05) in the afternoon of the same day. ...
2021-11-11
Commander of the Navy returns after attending Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne attended the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 hosted by the Indian Navy for the third time, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa from 07th to 09th November 2021. ...
2021-11-11
Navy rescues 288 persons victimized by flood
Navy relief teams engaging in rescue and relief operations in the face of adverse weather rescued 288 persons in the past 48 hours (from 08th to 10th November 2021) in several parts of the island. Upon rescue of those individuals, the Navy has relocated them in safe locations and provided relief measures. ...
2021-11-10
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake takes over command of Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (09th November 2021). ...
2021-11-09
Navy nabs suspect with ICE worth more than Rs. 6 million
The Navy managed to apprehend a suspect in possession of about 757g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), during a special operation in Pesalai, Mannar today (09th November 2021). ...
2021-11-09
Navy rescues 71 flood victims in Kalpitiya
The Navy relief teams rescued 71 individuals trapped in floods following heavy downpour at Palaviya in Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district at night on 08th November. Subsequently, the rescued persons were brought to safe locations and provided necessities....
2021-11-09
Navy stands ready to extend relief to people during inclement weather
Sri Lanka Navy has made 35 relief teams ready in the Western and Southern Naval Commands as of now, in preparation of possible flood due to heavy rains in existence in several parts of the island....
2021-11-08
Newly developed facilities at Weera Mohan Jayamaha Maha Vidyalaya, Dambulla vested with children
Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Bandula Senarathne declared open facilities expanded by Sri Lanka Navy at the Weera Mohan Jayamaha Maha Vidyalaya, Dambulla in the Central Province on 05th November 2021....
2021-11-06
Navy clears bridges blocked by debris in Galle area
Navy sprang into action to clear the blockages underside of Mulkada, Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges which are over the Gin Ganga in Galle, on 03rd and 04th November 2021....
2021-11-06
Boossa Intermediate Care Centre receives medical supplies worth over Rs. 9 million
The Citizens Development Business Finance PLC provided essential medical equipment and supplies worth Rs. 9 million for the use of Navy managed Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 located in Boossa. The symbolic handover of items to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne took place at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in the Navy Headquarters today (05th November 2021)....
2021-11-05
Rear Admiral Asoka Wijesiriwardane honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed more than 33 years, Rear Admiral Asoka Wijesiriwardane retired from naval service today (05th November 2021)....
2021-11-05
Navy takes hold of about 4400kg of smuggled dried turmeric in separate operations
Special operations conducted by the Navy on the Kakarativu Island, Jaffna on 30th October and in seas off Kudiramalai Point, Puttalam and Kuduirippu in Manner on 03rd November 2021 led to the seizure of about 4400kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric. These operations also made way to the apprehension of 08 suspects and 02 boats used for these illegal acts....
2021-11-04
Acting Director General Electrical and Electronics, Commodore Kamal Bombugalage retires
Commodore Kamal Bombugalage who held office as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronics retired from naval service on 03rd November 2021, on completion of over 33 years in the Navy....
2021-11-03
National champion Gayanthika Abeyrathne advanced to next rate
Sri Lanka Navy’s middle and long distance athlete Leading Women Sailor, Gayanthika Abeyrathna received a service promotion to the next higher rate of Petty Officer from Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne effective from today (02nd November 2021)....
2021-11-02
