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Delegation of Pakistan National Defence University visits Navy Headquarters
A Pakistan National Defence University (NDU) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of an overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters and called on the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake on 07th May 2024....
2024-05-08
Shedding light on the issue of human trafficking associated with deployments for the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting the deceptive practice of portraying retired military personnel as recipients of substantial salaries and benefits
A recent disclosure has uncovered a human trafficking scheme including retired military personnel from Sri Lanka's armed forces. These individuals were deceived into believing they would receive significant benefits, including high salaries and citizenship, by joining Russian and Ukrainian forces. They were sent on tourist visas and subsequently deployed for frontline combat in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine....
2024-05-08
Sri Lanka Coast Guard pressed into action to combat fuel spill emergency
Following a bowser accident involving fuel transportation in the Guruluwela area of Laggala, Matale on 05th May 2024, a successful operation was conducted to remove the fuel that had leaked into the water of Ravanagama Lake, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard....
2024-05-07
Senior sailors benefit from Navy's one-day workshop
Senior sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a one-day workshop, held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium on 03rd May 2024. The workshop aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge in various areas, was attended by branch head senior sailors, Master at Arms from ships and establishments, Mess Presidents from senior sailor messes, Master Drill Instructors from training establishments and Chief Instructors. ...
2024-05-06
Approx. 120kg of smuggled Tendu leaves seized in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach vicinity of Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya on the evening of 04th May 2024 led to the recovery of approx. 120kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled via sea routes. ...
2024-05-05
Rear Admiral Sisira Dissanayake retires from naval service
After dedicating 33 years of committed service, Rear Admiral Sisira Dissanayake retired from the naval service today (05th May 2024), relinquishing his duties....
2024-05-05
Seven (07) officers ready for naval service after completing Basic Orientation Course
The Passing out Parade of 07 naval officers who successfully completed Basic Orientation Course was held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (04th May 2024). The event was graced by Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, as the Chief Guest....
2024-05-04
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 34 years, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva retired from naval service today (04th May 2024)....
2024-05-04
Navy assists in clearing blockages beneath Dodangoda and Agaliya bridges
In a remarkable display of its expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 03rd May 2024 cleared blockages under the Dodangoda and Agaliya bridges over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream....
2024-05-04
Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern seas
The Navy nabbed 06 persons for engaging in illegal light-coarse fishing, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Chalai, Jaffna on 03rd May 2024. The operation also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used by the suspects. ...
2024-05-04
Navy hands over term of SLCOMM President to Army
The Sri Lanka Navy handed over the term of the President of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) to the Sri Lanka Army on 26th April 2024. Accordingly, the ceremony to induct new SLCOMM President was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at Galadari, Colombo. The guest of honour of the occasion was the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Aloka Pathirana....
2024-05-03
Navy bags bunch of medals in National Karate Championship 2024
The men’s and women’s karate teams of the Sri Lanka Navy won 04 gold medals, 03 silver medals and 09 bronze medals in the National Karate Championship 2024, held at the Bandaragama Indoor Stadium from 27th to 29th April 2024. ...
2024-05-01
Thirteen (13) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea areas of Vankalei and Pallimunai, Mannar on 29th and 30th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 13 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operations also resulted in the confiscation of 777 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 05 trawlers....
2024-05-01
Approx. 1229kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Army and Police Narcotic Bureau, led to the recovery of approx. 1229kg of Tendu leaves in Mohoththuwaram in Kalpitiya on 30th April 2024. It is suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled into the country via sea....
2024-05-01
Newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (30th April 2024)....
2024-04-30
