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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
Ambassador of Türkiye meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, H.E. Semih Lütfü Turgut met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (07th November 2024)....
2024-11-07
Viru Sisu Pradeepa scholarships pave the way for outstanding students
Another initiative for the Viru Sisu Pradeepa scholarship, part of the National Defence Fund’s educational support programmes, took place at the Navy Headquarters today (07th November 2024), under the patronage of Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana, Director General Services....
2024-11-07
34th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 34th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting took place between the Indian and Sri Lanka Navies aboard SLNS Vijayabahu. This meeting occurred at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, situated north of Kankesanthurai on 06th November 2024....
2024-11-06
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence visits Navy Headquarters
At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters today (06th November 2024). During this visit, he engaged in a cordial discussion with the Commander of the Navy and toured key facilities, including the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) Colombo and the Information Fusion Centre (IFC). He later addressed a representative group of officers and sailors, marking an important engagement with the naval leadership and personnel....
2024-11-06
Navy apprehends 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted off Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee on 05th November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for this illegal activity....
2024-11-06
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage
The Sri Lanka Navy today (05th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage who retired from his naval service that spanned over 34 years....
2024-11-05
Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (05th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-11-05
Navy takes hold of over 1287 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Mannar
The Navy took hold of over 1287 kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the beach areas of Keeri in Mannar today (04th November 2024). ...
2024-11-04
Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz assumes duties as Commander Northwestern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz assumed duties as Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (04th November 2024)....
2024-11-04
Navy extends support for annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre, Kithulkote
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd and 03rd November 2024....
2024-11-04
Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga assumes command of Northern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga, who was newly appointed as Commander Northern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (03rd November 2024). ...
2024-11-03
Navy’s 74th Anniversary celebrations begin with Flag Blessing and Kanchuka Puja ceremonies in Anuradhapura
Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony and Kanchuka Puja under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa on 02nd November 2024. The events, organized by the Naval Buddhist Association, unfolded at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweliseya in Anuradhapura, in anticipation of invoking blessings on the forthcoming 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for 09th December....
2024-11-03
Two (02) suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine, foreign fags and illicit liquor in Nagavilluwa, Puttalam
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, in Nagavilluwa, Puttalam on 01st November 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 8g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), 320 foreign cigarettes, 440 litres of Goda and 100 litres of illicit liquor....
2024-11-02
Six persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Adukkupadu, Trincomalee on 01st November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal activity....
2024-11-02
