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Bangladesh Defence Advisor pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Advisor at Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka, Commodore Md Shafiul Bari paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters, today (13th January 2021). ...

2021-01-13

Navy apprehends 09 Indian nationals along with a trawler for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A naval operation conducted in northern waters on 09th January 2021 resulted in the apprehension of 09 Indian nationals and seizure of an Indian fishing trawler, for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. ...

2021-01-11

Commander of the Navy embarks on visit to Southeastern Naval Command

Embarking on a visit to Southeastern Naval Command, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called at several naval establishments and deployments of the Command on 09th and 10th January 2021. The visit which happened to be his first official stopover at the Southeastern Naval Command, upon assuming office as Commander of the Navy, was also joined by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne....

2021-01-11

Over 8700kg of smuggled dried turmeric seized in northwestern seas

A special operation carried out by the Navy in dark hours on 08th January 2021 in the northwestern seas of the island resulted in the seizure of about 8769kg of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the island and apprehension of 12 Indian nationals. Meanwhile, the seized consignment of turmeric along with Indian nationals was brought ashore on 09th January for onward investigations....

2021-01-10

Navy apprehends 02 suspects with over 124kg of Kerala cannabis in northern waters

A special operation conducted by the Navy in northern waters resulted in the seizure of over 124kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 02 suspects, on 06th January 2021....

2021-01-08

Commander of the Navy marks 36 years of service amid spiritual settings

Several religious programmes organized in marking the 36 years of illustrious naval career of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, were held at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo on 06th and 07th January 2020....

2021-01-07

Navy-constructed ‘Latha Mandapaya’ and ‘Lotus Pond’ at University of Peradeniya declared open

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on 06th January 2021 ceremonially declared open a pillared structure (Latha Mandapaya) and Lotus Pond (Nelumpokuna) constructed with the contribution of Sri Lanka Navy, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya. ...

2021-01-07

‘Men in Whites’ provide special apparel for differently abled Navy war veterans

An organization named ‘Men in Whites’, comprising ex-Navy officers provided t-shirts, made of yarn produced by recycled plastic, to differently abled Navy war veterans, during a simple ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters on 31st December 2020. Accordingly, the special apparel was symbolically handed over to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne by Commander (Retd) Hiran Zoyza and and Lieutenant (Retd), representing ‘Men in Whites. ...

2021-01-06

A consignment of smuggled dried turmeric and cardamom seized in northwestern seas

A special operation carried out by the Navy in northwestern seas on 05th January 2021, led to the seizure of 1680kg of dried turmeric and 150kg of cardamom attempted to be smuggled into the island and apprehension of 04 Indian nationals along with an Indian dhow. ...

2021-01-06

Another Reverse Osmosis plant vested with the public in Ambalantota

Yet another Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as a social responsibility initiative of the Sri Lanka Navy, vested with the public at Siyambalakote in Ambalantota on 03rd January 2021. The opening of this facility was presided over by Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa. ...

2021-01-04

Naval operation in western seas apprehends 04 suspects with drugs worth over Rs. 600 million

A special operation carried out by the Navy in the seas off Negombo today (04th January 2021) led to the apprehension of 04 suspects with over 100kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and about 80kg of Hashish and seizure of a multiday fishing trawler used to transfer the narcotic substances....

2021-01-04

Navy takes over hoisting of National Flag at Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at President’s House

Sri Lanka Navy took over the customary duty of hoisting of National Flag at the Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at the President’s House, Colombo from Sri Lanka Army on 31st December 2020 and today (01st January 2021)....

2021-01-01

Navy pledges its commitment to nation building

Beginning the proceedings on the first working day in the New Year-2021, the ceremony to take the oath of allegiance to public service was held under the auspices of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters this morning (01st January 2021)....

2021-01-01

New Year message of Commander of the Navy

With the dawn of the New Year – 2021, as the Commander of the Navy, I am very pleased to wish all naval personnel and civil staff employees a Happy New Year that would enable you to realize all your good thoughts, aspirations and determination....

2021-01-01

Navy nabs 04 suspects with drugs in southern seas

A special operation carried out by the Navy in the sea area off Dodanduwa, Galle on 31st December 2020, led to the apprehension of 04 suspects with 5kg and 945g of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), 2kg and 47g of heroin and 03g of Kerala cannabis and seizure of a multiday fishing trawler used to transfer the narcotic substances. ...

2021-01-01