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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
Navy men’s and women’s teams win runner-up titles in Golden Cup Handball Tournament
The men’s and women’s teams of the Sri Lanka Navy won the runner-up titles in Golden Cup Handball Tournament, organized by Best Friend Ever sports club. The tournament was held at the Kingsley T Wickramaratne Ground in Kaduwela from 31st January to 03rd February 2024. ...
2024-02-05
Naval gun battery ignites national pride on Independence Day
Sri Lanka celebrated its 76th National Independence Day with the theme "Let's build a new country" today (04th February 2024). As part of the celebration, the Sri Lanka Navy paid tribute to the nation with a 25-Gun Salute on board the Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sayura at noon. ...
2024-02-04
Sri Lanka Navy's patriotic pageantry lights up 76th Independence Day celebrations
The 76th celebration of Sri Lanka's National Independence Day took place at Galle Face in Colombo on the morning of 04th February 2024. The central event, themed "Let's build a new country" was presided over by Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka....
2024-02-04
A suspect with Kerala cannabis held in Jaffna
A coordinated operation carried out by the Navy and Police near the Kurikadduwan Jetty in Punkuduthive, Jaffna, led to the arrest of a suspect in possession of over 1kg of Kerala cannabis on 03rd February 2024....
2024-02-04
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the night of 03rd February 2024. The operation resulted in the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 23 Indian nationals poaching in northern waters of Sri Lanka, off the Delft Island in Jaffna....
2024-02-04
Submarine INS 'Karanj' arrives in Colombo
INS 'Karanj' – a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (03rd February 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision of naval traditions....
2024-02-03
Navy assists smooth function of health services at several hospitals
In the wake of the shortage of health staffs at hospitals, the Sri Lanka Navy on 01st and 02nd February 2024 stepped up to provide crucial health services, to avoid inconvenience to the public and ensure the continuity of essential services in several hospitals. ...
2024-02-02
Navy donates electric wheelchair to disabled child of retired junior sailor
In a heartwarming gesture, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera extended a helping hand to a family of a retired junior sailor by donating an electric wheelchair to their disabled child. The donation took place at the Navy Headquarters today (01st February 2024). ...
2024-02-01
PNS SAIF departs island concluding formal visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) SAIF, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 30th January 2024, departed the island today (01st February), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions. ...
2024-02-01
HMS SPEY departs island
HMS SPEY of the Royal Navy, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th January 2024, departed the island today (31st January) on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. ...
2024-01-31
Navy cyclist wins first place in Nittambuwa Elite Racing Cycling Tournament 2024
In a dazzling exhibition of speed and prowess, Navy’s Ordinary Seaman KPMP Delgoda on 28th January 2024 clinched the top spot in the Nittambuwa Elite Racing Cycling Tournament. ...
2024-01-31
Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris assumes duties as Director General Operations
Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris assumed duties as Director General Operations of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (27th January 2024)....
2024-01-30
PNS SAIF arrives at port of Colombo
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) SAIF arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (30th January 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-01-30
Crew of 'Lorenzo Putha IV' held captive by pirates in Arabian Sea rescued in coordination with Sri Lanka Navy
A collaborative effort took place involving the Sri Lanka Navy and regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) to rescue the fishermen aboard the fishing trawler ‘Lorenzo Putha IV’, which was forcibly taken into custody by pirates, while engaged in fishing activities in the Arabian Sea. As a result of this operation, the Seychelles Coast Guard today (29th January 2024) safely rescued the 06 crew members of the trawler, held captive by pirates....
2024-01-30
