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Navy athlete Gayanthika Abeyrathne wins silver medal in women’s 1500m at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024
Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne of the Sri Lanka Navy on 01st June 2024 made her country proud by winning a silver medal in women’s 1500m at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 held in Taipei....
2024-06-02
Navy helps flood-hit communities with urgent assistance
In response to the severe weather conditions, the Navy has mobilized its relief teams to assist those affected by floods in the Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. These relief teams are actively engaged in ongoing operations, utilizing small boats to safely rescue flood-affected individuals and cater to their daily necessities....
2024-06-02
Six (06) fishermen rescued from distress trawler brought ashore by Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy this morning (02nd June 2024) brought ashore the 06 fishermen whom were rescued from a distressed trawler. The fishermen were rescued by a tanker about 480 nautical miles (889km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo....
2024-06-02
Navy stands ready with relief teams ahead of possible flood emergency
As severe weather conditions threaten the island, the Sri Lanka Navy proactively deployed relief teams on 01st June 2024, to vulnerable areas in the districts of Kalutara, Galle, and Matara. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2024-06-02
Navy apprehends 11 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Navy nabbed 11 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Kadeikadu, Chundikulam, Kudarappu and Nagar Kovil in Jaffna on 31st May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 05 dinghies, unauthorized fishing gear and diving equipment employed for these illegal acts as well as about 1100 sea cucumbers....
2024-06-01
UNODC GMCP officials visit Navy Headquarters and Eastern Naval Command
A delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), led by Minister Counsellor, Mr Kikuchi Noboyuki embarked on visits to the Navy Headquarters and Eastern Naval Command on 30th and 31st May 2024....
2024-06-01
Navy assists rescue of fishermen from distressed local multi-day fishing trawler off southern coast, through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy today (31st May 2024) rendered assistance to rescue 06 fishermen from a distressed local multi-day fishing trawler which was about 480 nautical miles (889km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka. The fishermen were retrieved by a tanker in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. ...
2024-05-31
Over 617kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Northwestern waters
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Uchchamunai sea area of Kalpitiya on 30th May 2024 led to the seizure of over 617kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy used for this racket. ...
2024-05-31
Commodore Rohan Joseph assumes duties as Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy
Commodore Rohan Joseph assumed duties as Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 30th May 2024. The Naval and Maritime Academy, famously known as NMA, is the premier training establishment of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-05-30
Navy conducts blood donation campaign at Navy General Hospital
In a continued effort under the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, the Navy organized a blood donation campaign at the Navy General Hospital, Welisara on 29th May 2024....
2024-05-30
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodamgoda Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 27th May 2024 cleared the blockage under Dodamgoda Bridge which is over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream....
2024-05-28
Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana receives certificate for his record setting walk of 586.1km
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana on 19th January 2024 set a new world record completing a challenging 586.1-kilometer walk. The epic walk spanned a total of 07 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes, and 14 seconds, encompassing the journey from Poonewa to the Independence Square, Colombo and back to Poonewa. The athlete received his certificate and the award in this regard at the Institute of Sports Medicine, Colombo on 18th May 2024....
2024-05-28
Commander of the Navy opens 3rd day of Diyawanna Vesak Zone
The Diyawanna Vesak Zone, organised by the Ministry of Defence and Independent Television Network (ITN), got off the ground to celebrate this year’s Vesak festival. The third day of the Vesak Zone was opened by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 25th May 2024. ...
2024-05-26
Navy celebrates Vesak giving pride of place to religious practices
Under the guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival on 23rd May 2024. The Navy also played a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held at Dharmaraja Pirivena in Matale and actively participating in events of Bauddaloka Vesak Zone, Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, Diyatha Uyana Vesak Zone, Mahara-Kadawatha Vesak Zone, and Valukaramaya Vesak Zone in Kollupitiya. ...
2024-05-24
Commander of the Navy attends pinnacle unveiling ceremony at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera took part in a spiritual ceremony where the pinnacle of Dalada Mandiraya at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, Sri Jayawardenepura was unveiled amidst the blessings of members of Ven. Maha Sangha on 23rd May 2024. ...
2024-05-24
