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Navy – organized joint amphibious exercise concludes in Palaitivu, Jaffna

In a display of seamless coordination and strategic prowess, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully organized a joint amphibious exercise on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna. The three - day – exercise, held from 09th to 11th January 2024, witnessed the active participation of 722 personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, showcasing the collaborative strength. ...

2024-01-12

Navy apprehends 05 persons transporting sea cucumber suspected of being illegally harvested

The Sri Lanka Navy on 10th January 2024 apprehended 05 individuals in the Nadukuda area of Mannar while transporting around 1000 sea cucumbers, believed to have been unlawfully harvested. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used for this illicit activity as well as diving equipment utilized by the suspects....

2024-01-11

Commander of the Navy awards letters of appointment to Direct Entry Officers and 66th Intake of Officer Cadets, including historic first batch of Lady Cadets

In a momentous ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters today (10th January 2023), the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera awarded letters of appointment to the 66th Intake of Officer Cadets and Direct Entry Officers. The event marked a significant milestone as the 33 number of Officer Cadets included the inaugural group of 06 Lady Officer Cadets. In addition, 24 Direct Entry Officers also received their letters of appointment. ...

2024-01-10

Ambassador of Egypt meets with Commander of the Navy

The Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, H.E. Maged Mosleh met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (10th January 2024). ...

2024-01-10

INS Kabra departs island

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kabra, which arrived in Colombo on 08th January 2024, departed the island today (10th January) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the port of Colombo. ...

2024-01-10

Navy intercepts 03 dinghies smuggling more than 2000kg of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya seas

The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 03 dinghies while they were smuggling a large haul of sea cucumber weighing around 2032kg (wet weight), via sea. The apprehension was made off Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya, during a search operation carried out in the dark hours of 08th January 2024. The operation also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects in connection to this illegal act. ...

2024-01-09

Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 33 million held in Wallipuram, Jaffna

A coordinated operation carried out by the Navy with the Army and Police Special Task Force (STF) on 08th January 2024 in the beach vicinity of Wallipuram, Jaffna, led to the recovery of over 84kg of Kerala cannabis hidden in nearby shrubs. ...

2024-01-09

INS Kabra arrives in Colombo

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kabra arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (08th January 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...

2024-01-08

Navy apprehends suspect with 526 medicinal drugs in Talaimannar

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect with 526 Pregabalin capsules, during a special search operation conducted with the Police in Ambalnagar, Talaimannar in the dark hours of 06th January 2024....

2024-01-07

Kerala cannabis over Rs. 21 million street value held by Navy in Kaddaikadu, Veththalakerni

A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kaddaikadu beach area of Veththalakerni on 05th January 2024, led to the recovery of Kerala cannabis weighing over 53kg (wet weight)....

2024-01-06

Navy recovers haul of Tendu leaves in Ambalangoda seas

The Navy recovered a haul of Tendu leaves weighing about 118kg (wet weight), adrift in Ambalangoda sea area, during a patrol carried out in the sea area on 05th January 2024....

2024-01-06

Navy continues to deploy relief teams to aid flood victims in Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa

The Sri Lanka Navy, since 31st of December 2023, has mobilized its relief teams in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams continue to provide assistance to students taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination and address the daily requirements of impacted communities....

2024-01-06

Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler carrying more than 245kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 3190 million, in seas west of Hikkaduwa

In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler carrying narcotics, at sea about 28 nautical miles (50km) west of Hikkaduwa. Acting on coordinated intelligence efforts by the Navy, Police Narcotic Bureau and other intelligence services a Fast Attack Craft intercepted the suspicious fishing trawler. Upon being escorted to the Galle harbour this morning (05th January 2024), it was inspected in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and over 245kg (including packages) of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin valued over Rs. 31...

2024-01-05

Navy deploys teams to aid flood victims in Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa

The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up relief efforts in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather, deploying teams to meet the daily needs of affected communities since 31st December 2023. ...

2024-01-04

A large consignment of narcotics and 343 persons engaged in illegal activities brought to justice as a result of naval operations in 2023

The Navy's operations in 2023 yielded impressive results, bringing to justice 343 persons, both local and foreign, involved in a wide array of illegal acts such as smuggling of narcotics, prescription drugs, and contraband as well as apprehending those involved in human smuggling. ...

2024-01-03