All News
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 01 million in Point Pedro
The Navy recovered over 03kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in the Manalkadu beach area of Point Pedro on 29th February 2024....
2024-03-01
SLNS Sayurala concludes successful participation in multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2024
SLNS Sayurala on 29th February 2024 returned home after successfully participating in the multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2024. The naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, was held from 19th to 27th February in the Visakhapatnam Port and in the Bay of Bengal, eastern seas of India....
2024-02-29
SLNS Samudura returns after Exercise Dosti – XVI
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura today (29th February 2024) returned at the port of Trincomalee, after taking part in the Exercise Dosti – XVI. The trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ was held in Male from 22nd to 25th February, with the participation of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Indian Coast Guard and Maldives National Defence Force....
2024-02-29
53000 Pregabalin capsules recovered in Mannar
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in the Iluppukadawai lagoon, Mannar on 28th February 2024 led to the recovery of 53000 Pregabalin capsules concealed in shrubs....
2024-02-29
MoU between U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Sri Lanka Navy signed
A delegation led by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (28th February 2024). During this visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Sri Lanka Navy was also signed....
2024-02-28
Veteran chef Pabilis Silva imparts culinary wisdom to Sri Lanka Navy chefs
Renowned culinary expert Deshabandu Dr. Pabilis Silva shared his culinary expertise with chefs from the Sri Lanka Navy, during a workshop held at the Navy Headquarters on 26th February 2024. ...
2024-02-26
Navy men's and women's Kabaddi teams shine at Kabaddi tournament held in Thambuththegama
The Navy women's Kabaddi team won the championship in a Kabaddi tournament held at the Mahaweli ground, Thambuththegama on 24th February 2024. In the meantime, the men's Kabaddi team of the Navy also secured third place in the tournament....
2024-02-26
Sri Lanka Navy facilitates successful annual feast at St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu was held on a successful note on 23rd and 24th February 2024. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Rev. Fr. Josephdas Jebaratnam. The proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram. The main mass was attended by the Secretary to the President, Mr Saman Ekanayake, Commande...
2024-02-25
U.S. delegation including Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources visits SLNS Vijayabahu
A U.S. delegation, including the Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources and the Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of State, Mr. Richard R. Verma and the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung visited SLNS Vijayabahu today (23rd February 2024). The occasion was also joined by a group of officials including the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-02-23
Inter-Command Volleyball Championship 2024 concludes with victories to Eastern and Western Naval Commands
The Navy Inter-Command Volleyball Championship – 2024, held from 18th to 22nd February, concluded with thrilling matches at SLNS Tissa. The Eastern Naval Command emerged as the champion in the men's category and in the women's category, the Western Naval Command displayed its dominance....
2024-02-23
Foundation stone laid for four-storied holiday bungalow in Katharagama
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (22nd February 2024) laid a foundation stone for a four-storied holiday bungalow in Katharagama. This proposed project, encompassing modern amenities, will improve the welfare facilities available for naval personnel visiting Katharagama. ...
2024-02-22
Navy-built 995th RO plant declared open at Serana Primary School in Mahiyangana
Another Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project of the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open at the Serana Primary School in Arawatta, Mahiyangana on 21st February 2024. This is the 995th RO plant built by the Navy going by its magnanimous NSR initiative. ...
2024-02-22
Navy apprehends a suspect with commercial explosives in Mannar
A special search operation carried out by the Navy with Police in the Pallemunai area, Mannar this morning (21st February 2024) led to the arrest of a person with 650 water gel sticks – a type of commercial explosive. The arrest was made while the suspect was carrying them in a bus. ...
2024-02-21
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake appointed as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka appointed Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 16th January 2024. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake at the Navy Headquarters today (21st February 2024) and expressed his best wishes. ...
2024-02-21
Rear Admiral Nilantha Hewavitharane assumes command of Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Nilantha Hewavitharane, who was appointed as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters today (20th February 2024). ...
2024-02-20
