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Indian CNS congratulates Commander of the Navy
Chief of the Naval Staff of India, Admiral Karambir Singh, during a telephone conversation today (24th July 2020), has congratulated Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne for being appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.
...2020-07-24
Twenty seven (27) persons apprehended by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing
Sri Lanka Navy which conduct regular patrols to preserve the marine resources around the island, apprehended 27 persons who engaged in illegal fishing, along with banned nets and other fishing gear, during the search operations carried out in the Eastern Naval Command from 18th to 23rd July 2020.
...2020-07-24
Navy renders assistance to Kenyan flagged vessel in distress at High Seas
The Navy yet again has rendered assistance to a distressed Kenyan flagged vessel which was in total power failure for days at high seas. The Navy responding to a distress alert received at Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (MRCC) Colombo on 21st July 2020 rendered towing assistance to the distressed vessel which was drifting about 170 nautical miles (about 306 km) south of Sri Lanka....
2020-07-24
Commander of the Navy attends Official Launching Ceremony of the Master of Science in Military Medicine
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne attended the Official Launching Ceremony of the Master of Science in Military Medicine, held at the Army Hospital Auditorium on 23rd July 2020, headed by Secretary of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratna as the Chief Guest....
2020-07-23
Two persons with a suspicious craft apprehended by Navy
SL Navy apprehended two persons with a suspicious craft during a search operation conducted in the sea area off Nagarkovil, at night on 22nd July 2020....
2020-07-23
Navy recovers the dead body of a drowned person
reservoir, on 22nd July 2020 and recovered the dead body of the missing person.
...2020-07-23
Navy assists to apprehend suspect with Kerala cannabis
A person possessed Kerala cannabis, was apprehend during an operation carried out by the Navy in coordination with Police STF, in Kudawella fisheries harbour, on 22nd July 2020.
...2020-07-23
Commander of the Navy pays homage to Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, after assuming office as Commander of the Navy, paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy on 22nd July 2020.
...2020-07-23
New Commander of the Navy calls on Chief Prelate of Malwathu Chapter to receive blessings
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne after assuming office as Commander of the Navy, visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya in Kandy and called on the Chief Prelate of Malwathu Chapter to receive the blessings on 22nd July 2020. The occasion was also attended by Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, the beloved wife of Commander of the Navy as well as the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit.
...2020-07-23
Commander of the Navy visits Mahanayake of Asgiriya Chapter
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, after assuming office as Commander of the Navy, visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya in Kandy and called on the Mahanayake of Asgiriya Chapter to receive the blessings on 22nd July 2020. The visit was also joined by Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit....
2020-07-23
Navy Commander calls on Air Force Commander
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (21st July 2020) called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters. Commander of the Navy was accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival at the Air Force Headquarters. This visit also marked the first official interaction between them after Commander of the Navy assumed office as the 24th Navy Chief.
...2020-07-22
Commander of the Navy calls on Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called on Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters today (21st July 2020). The Navy Commander was warmly received according a special Guard of Honour upon his arrival and this turned out to be the first meeting between the top brass of the Army and Navy after Vice Admiral Ulugetenne assumed office as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.
...2020-07-22
Six (06) inmates leave Kalpitiya Naval quarantine center
Six (06) more inmates who were undergoing quarantine period in Naval quarantine center at Kalpitiya area, left the center after completion of their quarantine process, on 20th July 2020....
2020-07-21
Navy apprehends 03 persons with explosives used for fishing
The Navy apprehended 03 persons with explosive items, during a search conducted in Palaviya, Kilinochchi on 20th June 2020....
2020-07-21
Naval COVID – 19 cluster ceases to exist, naval personnel diagnosed with the virus gain full recovery
The last 03 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospital, were discharged from the Iranawila Hospital after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 20th July 2020....
2020-07-21
