During a series of search operations conducted in Trincomalee from 04th to 06th June 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 52 individuals for illegal fishing activities. The operations, which took place in various locations including the sea areas of Gopalpuram, Foul Point, Yan Oya Estuary of Pulmoddai, Lankapatuna, and Alampil in Mullaitivu, also led to the confiscation of 10 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....

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2024-06-06

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Ampan sea area of Nagar Kovil, Jaffna on 05th June 2024, led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy loaded with over 70kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....

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2024-06-05

The Sri Lanka Navy achieved a significant milestone in its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) efforts with the opening of its 1,000th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Sri Sumana Vidyalaya in Palukadawala, Galgamuwa today (05th June 2024). The opening of the new facility was held under the auspices of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the Chairman of National Lotteries Board, Dr. Chameera C. Yapa Abeywardena. This project was successfully completed as a result of the Navy's technical expertise and funding from the National Lotteries Board. The Navy's Research and Developm...

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2024-06-05

A coordinated search operation by the Navy in the dark hours of 04th June 2024, supported by air surveillance from the Sri Lanka Air Force, resulted in the discovery of a cache of agrochemical suspected to have been smuggled into the country, in the beach area of Erambugodella, Ettalai, Kalpitiya....

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2024-06-05

Sri Lanka Navy cyclists won third places in both men’s and women’s events in the Eranga Bathiya Cycling Race. The event was held on 01st June 2024, covering the Miriswatta area....

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2024-06-05

In the face of harsh weather, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched relief teams to assist communities affected by floods in the Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. These teams have rescued 316 individuals in districts such as Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara as of this morning (05th June 2024). Furthermore, the Navy has provided boat transportation for over 2,700 people to access essential services....

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2024-06-05

The new Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) and renovated Sick Bay of SLNS Dakshina were declared open by the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe on 03rd June 2024. The Navy Seva Vanitha Unit provided financial backing to the initiative, while Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Rajwelle Subhuthi Thero, Director of the Hospital Service Board, donated hospital equipment....

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2024-06-04

A successful salvage mission conducted by Navy divers today (04th June 2024) led to the recovery of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) instrument from beneath Hanwella bridge. Amidst torrential rainfall, this valuable device worth Rs. 30 million, owned by the Department of Irrigation, was carried away by the surging waters of the Kelani River. The device ultimately became entangled in dense bamboo sticks and river debris....

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2024-06-04

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ettalai area of Bangalawatta, Kalpitiya on 03rd June 2024, led to the recovery of over 1832kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country and hidden in the area....

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2024-06-04

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the 21st Asia Security Summit - IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, organized by International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The 21st Asia Security Summit was held from 31st May to 02nd June 2024 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore....

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2024-06-04

The 6th iteration of the Pakistan Navy (PN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Expert Level Staff Talks (ELST), held from 28th to 30th May 2024, concluded on a successful note. At ELST, the Sri Lanka Navy delegation was led by Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris, Director General Operations, while the Pakistan Navy delegation was headed by Rear Admiral Faisal Amin Hi (M)....

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2024-06-04

In the face of harsh weather, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched relief teams to assist communities affected by floods in the Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. These teams have rescued 165 individuals in districts such as Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara as of this morning (04th June 2024). Furthermore, the Navy has provided boat transportation for around 1,650 people to access essential services....

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2024-06-04

The Sri Lanka Navy's Inter Command Athletic Championship 2024 took place at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 1st and 2nd June 2024. Demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess, the Training Command secured the title of overall men's champions, while the Southern Naval Command emerged victorious in the women's category. The closing ceremony was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, as the Chief Guest....

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2024-06-04

The Sri Lanka Navy and U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation to detect and interdict illicit trafficking in special nuclear material and other radioactive material through technical and methodological cooperation, on 28th February 2024. The first scoping discussion with regard to this matter commenced on 03rd June 2024, at the Navy Headquarters....

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2024-06-04

Amidst severe weather conditions, the Navy has deployed its relief teams to aid flood-affected communities in the Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. The teams rescued 102 individuals in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts, from flood emergencies as of this evening (03rd June 2024). In addition, the Navy has facilitated the transportation by boats, for approximately 919 people to fulfil their daily necessities....

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2024-06-03