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Navy women emerge champions at Galaxy Cup under-25 Super League Volleyball Championship 2021
Exhibiting sterling performance at the Galaxy Cup under-25 Super League Volleyball Championship 2021, organized by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, the Navy women clinched the coveted title edging out the team Hirdaramani in the final today (24th April 2021). Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, as the Chief Guest, graced the women’s final encounter worked off at the Indoor Stadium of National Youth Services Council in Maharagama....
2021-04-24
Financial assistance for funeral of retired naval personnel introduced
Sri Lanka Navy introduced a programme to provide a funeral assistance worth Rs. 100,000, to the next of kin of retired naval personnel at their funeral. The initiative was launched by the Navy, with a view to further expand the welfare provisions catered to the retired naval personnel who have served in the Regular and Volunteer Forces of Sri Lanka Navy.
...2021-04-24
Navy deploys air propelled boat in Karagam Lewaya, Hambantota
With the aim of further strengthening the security provided for the gas and oil storages located at Hambantota International Harbour, Sri Lanka Navy on 18th April 2021 deployed an air propelled boat that can ply in shallow waters of Karagam Lewaya.
...2021-04-23
Navy foils another attempt of smuggling of contraband
Special operations carried out by the Navy in the Munnakkarai lagoon area, Negombo as well as in seas off Kudiyiruppu and Pesalai, Mannar from 17th to 20th April 2021 made way for the seizure of over 1263kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled into the country and apprehension of 05 suspects involved in the rackets.
...2021-04-22
Navy – made 350 thalassemia infusion systems handed over to Ministry of Health
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over three hundred and fifty (350) thalassemia infusion systems, produced by Sri Lanka Navy Thalassemia Infusion System Project operating under Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives, to the Ministry of Health, at the Navy Headquarters today (21st April 2021).
...2021-04-21
Naval Social Responsibility project develops 08 underprivileged schools across the country
In connection with the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy, the sea going arm of the country has launched another social responsibility initiative, under the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, to develop selected underprivileged schools in the country, in year 2021. The prime motive of the project is to create a more conducive learning environment for the children - the future generation of the country. Accordingly, this timely project was launched in the Western, Eastern, North Central, Northwestern, Southeastern, Southern and Northern Naval...
2021-04-20
Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 26 million
A special operation conducted by the Navy and Mannar Police in Muddalampiddi, Mulankavil today (18th April 2021) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with over 89kg of Kerala cannabis.
...2021-04-18
Christian Commemoration and Thanksgiving Service held at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The Christian Commemoration and Thanksgiving Service organized in connection with the 70th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Christ the King Chapel in Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 17th April 2021. The spiritual ceremony which was conducted by the clergy including the His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Christian Noel Emmanuel, Bishop of Trincomalee was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
...2021-04-18
INS ‘Ranvijay’ arrives at the port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a three-day visit on 14th April 2021.
...2021-04-15
Message of Commander of the Navy on the dawn of Sinhala & Hindu New Year
At the dawn of this Sinhala and Hindu New Year, I together with my family, wish all officers, sailors, civil staff employees and their family members a Happy New Year filled with peace, happiness and prosperity.
...2021-04-14
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Nishantha Samarasinghe
Rear Admiral Nishantha Samarasinghe today (12th April 2021) retired from naval service, upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 34 years in the Navy.
...2021-04-12
Navy conducts disaster management training programme at Gintota
The Navy conducted a disaster management training programme in Gin Ganga at Gintota from 5th to 10th April 2021, with the aim of sharpening the skills when dealing with a possible flood situation.
...2021-04-11
Navy seizes stock of Kendu leaves being smuggled by sea
A naval operation conducted in the seas off Kochchikade, Negombo led to the seizure of about 770kg of Kendu leaves attempted to be smuggled into the island and apprehension of 06 suspects, in the early hours on 10th April 2021.
...2021-04-11
Navy-constructed Lankagama Nilwella Bridge vested with the public
The Navy-constructed Lankagama Nilwella Bridge was ceremonially declared open on 10th April 2021. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of the Governor of Southern Province, Dr. Willy Gamage and with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. The new bridge connects the villages of Lankagama and Nilwella of Neluwa in the Southern Province.
...2021-04-11
‘Underwater Gallery Nilwella’ declared open as attractive prospect on southern coast
At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne Minister of Youth & Sports, Honorable Namal Rajapaksa declared open the ‘Underwater Gallery Nilwella’ at Nilwella beach today (10th April 2021). Built with the contribution of the Sri Lanka Navy, this latest addition in the southern coast of Nilwella, would from here on attract more local and foreign holidaymakers towards this popular tourist destination.
...2021-04-10
