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Sri Lanka Naval Association commences poppy flower campaign with symbolic pinning
On the sidelines of the poppy flower campaign, launched to commemorate war veterans, the President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Rear Admiral Manil Mendis (Retd) pinned a poppy flower on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th November 2024)....
2024-11-20
Navy’s CBRN Unit conducts joint exercise at port of Colombo
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a joint CBRN exercise at the port of Colombo on 19th November 2024....
2024-11-20
Twenty-seven (27) Marine personnel complete training triumphantly
The insignia awarding to 07 officers and 20 sailors of the 09th intake of Sri Lanka Navy Marines, who successfully completed their training, was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampoor, Trincomalee on 19th November 2024. The ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, at the invitation of the Commandant SLNS Vidura, Captain Sanjeewa Kodikara. ...
2024-11-19
USS Spruance departs Colombo
USS Spruance of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 18th November 2024, departed the island today (19th November), after successfully completing its replenishment operations. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a ceremonial farewell, upholding its rich naval traditions, as she departed. ...
2024-11-19
JMSDF SAMIDARE departs island concluding formal visit
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship SAMIDARE, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 17th November 2024, departed the island today (19th November), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-11-19
A suspect with Kerala cannabis held in Mannar
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Divisional Crime Detective Bureau, Mannar in the Aluth Palama area, Mannar on 18th November 2024 led to the apprehension of a suspect with about 4kg and 248g of Kerala cannabis and a motorcycle. ...
2024-11-19
Commander of the Navy attends graduation ceremony of NDC Course No.3
The graduation ceremony of Course No.3 of the National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka was held under the auspices of Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at FGS Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 18th November 2024. The colourful ceremony, held in dignified sequence, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-11-18
USS Spruance arrives at the port of Colombo
USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (18th November 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2024-11-18
Navy intercepts fishing trawler with 46kg & 116g of heroin haul worth over Rs. 1152 million on high seas
The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special operation on the high seas about 110 nautical miles (200km) west of Sri Lanka, intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics. The operation, conducted by SLNS Nandimithra, resulted in the apprehension of 05 suspects linked to the illicit activity. Upon escorting the vessel to Galle Harbour, a detailed inspection uncovered approximately 46kg and 116g of heroin, concealed in 40 parcels packed into 02 sacks. The seized narcotics are estimated to have a street value exceeding Rs. 1152 million. ...
2024-11-18
USS Michael Murphy departs Colombo
USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 16th November 2024, departed the island today (17th November), after successfully completing its replenishment operations. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a ceremonial farewell, upholding its rich naval traditions, as she departed....
2024-11-17
Navy seizes another local multi-day fishing trawler on the high seas for smuggling narcotics
Another special operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy on the high seas about 110 nautical miles (200km) west of Sri Lanka led to the interception of a local multi-day fishing trawler and apprehension of 05 suspects on 16th November 2024, for smuggling narcotics. It is suspected that the trawler is carrying about 40kg of narcotics. The trawler along with the suspects and narcotics are being escorted ashore by the Navy for further investigation and onward legal action. ...
2024-11-17
JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship SAMIDARE arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (17th November 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2024-11-17
Navy seizes 1263kg of Tendu leaves and 118kg of mini-cigars with 02 suspects in northwestern seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on 16th November 2024 led to the seizure of 1263kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves and 118kg (wet weight) of mini-cigars filled with tobacco flake, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy which was used for this racket. ...
2024-11-17
USS Michael Murphy arrives in Colombo
USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (16th November 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-11-16
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes command of Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, who is presently serving as the Commander Western Naval Area, assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters today (15th November 2024)....
2024-11-15
