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Navy seizes 01 Indian fishing boat poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehend 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted off Chundikulam, Jaffna today (12th November 2024)....
2024-11-12
Director General of Indian Coast Guard meets with Commander of the Navy
The Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, PTM, TM called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 11th November 2024....
2024-11-11
Sponsors provide prizes for Art and Video Animation competition organized by Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs
The Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs is set to conduct an all-Island Art and Video Animation competition under the theme “EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR BRIGHT FUTURE WITHOUT DRUGS”. This competition, organized for school children and the youth community, is scheduled for November 2024. The Colombo Plan and Dialog Axiata PLC are sponsoring prizes for the winners of the competition. Today, On 11th November 2024 representatives from these organizations met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, who chairs the Task Force to Combat the Us...
2024-11-11
Disabled retired sailor donated a wheelchair
Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Navy, together with Mrs. Mala Lamahewa, President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, presented a wheelchair to retired Able Seaman IDN Thilakkumara, who sustained injuries during humanitarian operations. The donation took place at his residence in Waththegama, Kandy, on 10th November 2024....
2024-11-11
Navy educates fishermen on drug prevention and basic life support
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Fisheries, conducted drug prevention and Basic Life Support (BLS) training programmes for fishermen at Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour from 14th July to 08th November 2024....
2024-11-11
INS Vela arrives in Colombo
INS Vela, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today (10th November 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions....
2024-11-10
Navy hosts sailors’ get-together for its 74th Anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy has arranged an array of events, prioritizing religious observances and longstanding naval traditions, to commemorate its 74th Anniversary. As part of the celebrations, a vibrant sailors' gathering took place today (09th November 2024) at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, presided over the occasion....
2024-11-09
SLNS Gemunu wraps up action-packed Inter-Command Swimming and Water Polo Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy Inter-Command Swimming and Water Polo Championship took place at the SLNS Gemunu swimming pool from 5th to 8th November 2024. In a captivating showcase of aquatic skill, Afloat Command clinched victory in the men’s swimming championship, while Eastern Naval Command excelled to claim the women’s title. Eastern Naval Command further asserted its dominance in water polo, securing both the men’s and women’s championships with exceptional performances....
2024-11-09
Navy apprehends 03 persons for engaging in illegal night diving in Mannar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in Vankalai, Mannar this morning (09th November 2024) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with 585 sea cucumbers, harvested by engaging in illegal night diving. The operation also resulted in the seizure of diving gear employed for this illegal act....
2024-11-09
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 09th November 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters and expressed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff....
2024-11-09
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe
The Sri Lanka Navy today (09th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-11-09
Newly appointed Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard calls on Commander of the Navy
Newly appointed Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 05th November 2024....
2024-11-09
Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 05th November 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (08th November) and expressed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff....
2024-11-08
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumes duties as Director General Training
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumed duties as Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (08th November 2024)....
2024-11-08
Navy apprehends 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Southbar, Mannar on 08th November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for this illegal activity....
2024-11-08
