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Navy nabs 04 suspects attempting to smuggle in over 1177kg of Tendu leaves and insecticide in Sinnapadu sea area
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Sinnapadu, Puttalam today (13th February 2024) led to the apprehension of 04 suspects attempting to smuggle in Tendu leaves weighing over 1177kg (wet weight) and 150 bottles of insecticide. ...
2024-02-13
Navy aids in containing blaze on private property in Talaimannar
In a swift response to a distress call, the Navy on 12th February 2024 deployed its firefighters to assist in extinguishing a fire that broke out on private land in Talaimannar. The fire, which posed a threat to nearby properties and vegetation, was brought under control with the coordinated efforts of the Navy. ...
2024-02-13
Navy apprehends 06 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
The Sri Lanka Navy on 12th February 2024 apprehended 06 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber sans valid licence, during a search operation conducted in Kalmunai Point sea area, Jaffna. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy and 774 sea cucumbers harvested by illegal means. ...
2024-02-12
Indian Ocean Regional Information Sharing Standard Operation Procedure course concludes successfully
The Indian Ocean Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Standard Operation Procedure course came to a successful end on 09th February 2024. Commenced on 05th of February, IORIS Standard Operation Procedure course was held at the Mandarin hotel, Colombo over 05 days. The certificate awarding was held under the patronage of Director General Operations of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris. ...
2024-02-10
Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force meets with Commander of the Navy
The Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force, Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (08th February 2024). ...
2024-02-08
Two suspects held with 1200 Pregabalin capsules
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Division Crime Investigation Bureau, Mannar led to the arrest of 02 suspects (male and female) with 1200 Pregabalin capsules which had been made ready to sell. The coordinated operation was mounted in Nanattan area of Silawathura on 07th February 2024. ...
2024-02-08
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 07th February 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and arrest of 19 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters near the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2024-02-08
Military, Naval and Air Attaché of Embassy of Senegal in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Military, Naval and Air Attaché of the Embassy of Senegal in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Abdoulaye TRAORE called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (07th February 2024)....
2024-02-07
Navy enhances sanitary standards at schools in Medawachchiya
As part of Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Navy came forward to enhance sanitary standards at several schools in Medawachchiya by enabling its manpower. The funds necessary for the project were provided by a philanthropist from overseas. The facilities made available at Puleliya Vidyalaya, Thulawelliya Vidyalaya and Ginikatuwewa Vidyalaya Rambewa were declared open at those schools on 05th February 2024. ...
2024-02-07
Navy cyclist wins first place in Meegoda Cycling Race – 2024
In a dazzling exhibition of speed and prowess, Navy’s Able Seaman KVS Kumara clinched the top spot in the Meegoda Cycling Race – 2024, organized by the Cycle Federation of Sri Lanka on 03rd and 04th February 2024. ...
2024-02-07
Person held in northern waters for engaging in light-coarse fishing
A search operation conducted by the Navy led to the apprehension of a person (01) for engaging in light-coarse fishing in the sea area of Kadeikadu, Jaffna in the morning of 06th February 2024. During the operation, 01 dinghy and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal activity were also taken into custody. ...
2024-02-06
Sri Lanka Navy gears up for annual Kachchativu feast
The annual Kachchativu feast is set to take place on the 23rd and 24th February 2024 on the Kachchativu Island. Kachchativu is a small islet belongs to Sri Lanka, located near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the annual feast will be conducted by the Bishop of Jaffna Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justin Gnanapragasam. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees....
2024-02-06
A delegation from Indian Higher Defence Management Course calls on Commander of the Navy
A group of officers and directing staff members from the Indian Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) who are on a study tour to Sri Lanka, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th February 2024). The HDMC delegation was headed by Colonel Anand Bajpai. ...
2024-02-05
Defence Attaché of Embassy of Germany in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Germany in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Klaus Willi Merkel called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th February 2024). ...
2024-02-05
Submarine INS 'Karanj' departs island
The Indian Navy submarine INS 'Karanj', which arrived in Colombo on 03rd February 2024, departed the island today (05th February), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine at the port of Colombo....
2024-02-05
