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Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to the Northern Naval Command on 21st January 2024. The purpose of the visit was to assess the status of important welfare and development projects as well as operational matters within the Northern Naval Command. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors, regarding their designated role in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-01-22
National Sailing Championship concludes on successful note
The National Sailing Championship concluded on a triumphant note in the scenic waters of Crow Island, Mattakkuliya on 19th and 20th January 2024. The event was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake. The Navy secured numerous victories during the championship, further enhancing their commendable record in sailing. ...
2024-01-22
Navy seizes more than 65kg of heroin valued over Rs. 1626 million in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th January 2024) seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying over 65kg of heroin, and another multi-day fishing trawler suspected of assisting it, during a special operation carried out about 100 nautical miles (about 185km) off the Dondra Head, in southern waters. The operation also led to the apprehension of 11 suspects in connection to the smuggling racket....
2024-01-20
Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana set new national record walking 586.1 kilometers
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana on 19th January 2024 set a new national record completing a challenging 586.1-kilometer walk. The epic walk spanned a total of 07 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes, and 14 seconds, encompassing the journey from Poonewa to the Independence Square, Colombo and back to Poonewa....
2024-01-20
Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathne assumes command of North Central Naval Command
Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathne assumed office as Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (19th January 2024). ...
2024-01-19
Navy bags a bunch of medals in National Boxing Championship -2023
Navy boxers bagged a bunch of medals in the 96th BASL National Boxing Championship -2023, held at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo on 17th January 2024. ...
2024-01-18
Three (03) persons held in Mannar for illegal possession of 14,163 conch shells
The Navy and Police apprehended 03 individuals for the unlawful possession of 14,163 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Irukkalapmpiddi, Mannar on 15th January 2024. The suspects were taken into custody as the size of the seized shells was not within the legally accepted limit....
2024-01-18
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodangoda Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 17th January 2024 cleared a blockage under the Dodangoda Bridge which is over Gin River in Dodangoda area of Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream. ...
2024-01-18
Navy shooters shine at Sweep & Shoot 2024 Two Gun Championship
The Navy shooting athletes recorded many wins at the Sweep & Shoot 2024 Two Gun Championship, held at the Navy Small – bore Firing Range Complex in Welisara from 12th to 14th January 2024....
2024-01-17
Navy takes hold of 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 evening of 16th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 18 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar....
2024-01-17
Medal winning Navy athletes on global stage recognized with cash prizes
Sri Lanka Navy medalists in international sports events met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 16th January 2024. Recognizing the exceptional international sporting accomplishments of Navy athletes that have brought honour to the nation, the Commander of the Navy who is also the President of Navy Sports Board awarded them significant cash prizes....
2024-01-17
Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 36 years, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne retired from naval service today (16th January 2024)....
2024-01-16
Navy finds Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 13 million on Pungudutivu Island
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered about 34kg of Kerala cannabis during a search operation conducted on the Pungudutivu Island, Jaffna on 15th January 2024. The consignment of Kerala cannabis had been hidden in shrubs in the beach vicinity, when it was found by the Navy....
2024-01-16
Fourth day of Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana’s epic 580km trek successfully concludes
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana on 12th January 2024 began a challenging 580-kilometer walk over 08 days, with the ambitious goal of establishing a new national record. In a remarkable display of endurance, he successfully concluded the fourth day of the walk at the Independence Square, Colombo on 15th January....
2024-01-16
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva assumes command of Southeastern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (15th January 2024). ...
2024-01-15
