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Navy flood relief team deployed in Paragoda area
Sri Lanka Navy today (18th August 2024) deployed a flood relief team in the Paragoda area of Kalutara district, following heavy rains due to inclement weather....
2024-08-18
A haul of Pregabalin capsules held in Pandaraweli, Silawathura
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the recovery of 380 Pregabalin capsules from a house in the Pandaraweli area of Silawathura on 17th August 2024. ...
2024-08-18
Navy leads beach cleaning initiative in Hikkaduwa and Tangalle
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme covering the Hikkaduwa beach and Tangalle harbour and beach area today (17th August 2024). ...
2024-08-17
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed about 37 years, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake retired from naval service today (16th August 2024)....
2024-08-16
Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator declared open at Advanced Training Centre Kirinda
Marking a major advancement in bolstering the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's training capabilities, H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially inaugurated a Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator at the Advanced Training Centre Kirinda of Sri Lanka Coast Guard today (15th August 2024). The ceremony, which signified the handover of the facility to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was attended by Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard....
2024-08-15
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes duties as Commander North Central Naval Area
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander North Central Naval Area at the North Central Naval Command Headquarters today (15th August 2024). ...
2024-08-15
Commander Joint Agency Task Force - Operation Sovereign Borders calls on Commander of the Navy
Commander Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and representatives of JATF OSB called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (14th August 2024). ...
2024-08-14
Navy takes hold of 208kg of Tendu leaves washed ashore in Talaimannar
The Navy took hold of about 208kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves washed ashore, during separate search operations conducted in the beach vicinity of Urumalai and Old Pier in Talaimannar on 11th and 12th August 2024....
2024-08-14
Navy nabs 09 persons engaged in light-coarse fishing
The Navy apprehended 09 persons for their involvement in light-coarse fishing, during search operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kaddaikadu in Kilinochchi on 12th August 2024. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....
2024-08-14
A person with illegally harvested sea cucumbers arrested in Silawathura
A special search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Puthukuduirippu area of Silawathura on the morning of 13th August 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect with 482 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, made ready for sale. ...
2024-08-13
Navy intercepts Indian dhow with 2689kg of Tendu leaves and 03 Indian nationals in northwestern seas
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the Kudiramalei Point of northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 12th August 2024, led to the interception of an Indian dhow trespassing onto the Sri Lankan waters, with 2689kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 03 Indian nationals in connection to the incident....
2024-08-13
Playground stage renovated by Navy unveiled at Talaimannar Pier Vidyalayam
Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando declared open a renovated playground stage at Talaimannar Pier Vidyalayam, Mannar today (12th August 2024). The Navy mustered its manpower and industrial expertise to renovate the stage, which was in dilapidated condition....
2024-08-12
Commander of the Navy felicitates Leading Seaman Subasinghe for his achievement in 4th Asian Para Games in China
Leading Seaman SMASM of the Sri Lanka Navy showcased his talent by securing a bronze medal in the men’s 400 meters event in the 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China on 28th October 2023. Inviting him to the Navy Headquarters today (12th August 2024), the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera appreciated his achievement and awarded the athlete with a cash prize. ...
2024-08-12
Navy’s Military Working Dog Unit receives 02 Belgian Malinois puppies
Captain Erald Dharmarathna (Master Mariner) donated two Belgian Malinois puppies, along with essential equipment, to the Sri Lanka Navy's Military Working Dog (MWD) unit on 09th August 2024. This substantial contribution was formally received by Acting Commandant Naval Infantry, Commodore Sanath Pitigala, marking a significant enhancement in the operational capabilities of the Navy’s (MWD) unit....
2024-08-12
Navy takes hold of more than 410kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Navy took hold of about 410kg and 800g (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Mannar and Kalpitiya on 10th and 11th August 2024....
2024-08-12
