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Navy seizes over 3538kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled into the country
During special operations conducted in the past couple of weeks, the Navy managed to seize over 3538kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled into the country and apprehend 07 suspects including 03 Indian nationals. ...
2020-12-14
Sixty two (62) Midshipmen groomed as naval officers commissioned in Trincomalee
The Passing out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony of sixty two (62) Midshipmen of the 61st Intake of Officer Cadets of Sri Lanka Navy and 35th Intake of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, underwent training at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), was held in a dignified sequence at NMA, Trincomalee on 12th December 2020. Secretary of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne graced this occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....
2020-12-13
New AOPV Stores and Workshop Complex declared open at Naval Dockyard
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open a new Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) Stores and Workshop Complex at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee today (12th December 2020)....
2020-12-12
23 Navy officers graduated from Defence Services Command and Staff College
The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda Course No 14 was held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 11th December 2020. Secretary of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, where Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne also attended. ...
2020-12-12
Foreign Navy Chiefs send compliments on 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
In view of the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy which was celebrated on a proud note on 09th December 2020, ...
2020-12-10
Sri Lanka Navy proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy which boasts unmatched achievements and held in high esteem as the country’s First Line of Defence, is proudly celebrating its 70th anniversary today (09th December). As part of the anniversary celebrations, a wide range of events are being held in every naval command , giving prominence to time-honoured naval traditions and religious events, under the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. On the sidelines of these celebrations, capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy have been brought to the anchorage of...
2020-12-09
Commander of the Navy addresses course No. 14 at DSCSC
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (07th December 2020) addressed the course No. 14 at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Sapugaskanda.
...2020-12-07
Navy assists seizure of 200kg of heroin and ice in Marawila
The Navy rendered assistance to apprehend 04 suspects along with 100kg of heroin and 100kg of crystal methamphetamine (ice), during a special operation carried out in Thoduwawa area, Marawila today (06th December 2020).
...2020-12-06
Navy extends relief to community affected by cyclonic storm ‘Burevi’
Leaped into action following the cyclonic storm ‘Burevi’, Sri Lanka Navy is currently extending relief to people in the Northern and North Central Provinces, affected by the cyclone entered the country from the northeast of Sri Lanka on 02nd December 2020.
...2020-12-04
Rear Admiral Vijitha Meddegoda retires from naval service
Upon completion of his naval career spanning over 34 years, Rear Admiral Vijitha Meddegoda retired from the Sri Lanka Navy today (04th December 2020).
...2020-12-04
French Ambassador meets with Commander Eastern Naval Area
His Excellency Eric LAVERTU, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka met with Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee on 01st December 2020.
...2020-12-02
Incoming and outgoing Defence Advisers at Australian High Commission calls on Commander of the Navy
The outgoing Defence Adviser at the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Group Captain Sean Unwin and his successor Captain Ian Cain called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (01st December 2020)....
2020-12-01
Navy seizes over 1385kg of smuggled dried turmeric and 23g of heroin with 18 suspects
During separate operations conducted in the North Central, Northern and Eastern Naval Commands in the past week, the Navy was able to seize 1385kg and 500g of smuggled dried turmeric with 08 suspects and 23g and 02mg of heroin with 10 more suspects in several areas in the island. ...
2020-12-01
Three (03) ships of Russian Federation arrive at port of Trincomalee
The guided missile cruiser ‘Variag’, large anti-submarine ship ‘Admiral Panteleev’ and medium ocean tanker "Pechenga" of the Russian Federation arrived at the port of Trincomalee on 30th November 2020. ...
2020-12-01
Rear Admiral AARK Perera honoured in farewell salute
Rear Admiral AARK Perera today (30th November 2020) bade farewell to his illustrious naval career which spanned over 33 years. ...
2020-11-30
