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Turkish Naval Ship TCG Kinaliada arrives at port of Colombo
TCG Kinaliada of the Turkish Naval Forces arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (09th July 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-07-09
A local multi-day fishing trawler and 05 suspects held for smuggling bird and reptile species in southern waters
In a significant crackdown on wildlife smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed Sri Lanka Coast Guard ship Suraksha to seize a local multi-day fishing trawler and apprehend 05 suspects involved in smuggling of several bird and reptile species. The operation was mounted in the southern waters on 07th July 2024....
2024-07-09
Three (03) suspects with about 2888kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau - Mannar in the Vankalai area of Mannar on 08th July 2024 resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects and the seizure of approximately 2888kg of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. Additionally, they also confiscated a cab and a lorry used to smuggle the stock of Tendu leaves....
2024-07-08
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumed duties as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Southern Naval Command Headquarters today (08th July 2024)....
2024-07-08
New six-storeyed building of SLNS Ruhuna declared open
To enhance the facilities at SLNS Ruhuna, a newly constructed six-storeyed building was declared open today (07th July 2024) by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-07-07
Navy lends helping hand to devotees engage in ‘Paada Yaathra’
Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2023 began providing assistance to devotees who are marching the annual foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ from Jaffna to Sella Kathragama Devalaya. Accordingly, the Navy looked into the requirements of the pilgrims marching the segment from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. Meanwhile, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inspected the services provided by the Navy for the convenience of devotees and joined the foot pilgrimage heading Katharagama, on 03rd July....
2024-07-06
Inter-Command Table Tennis Tournament concludes on successful note
The Inter-Command Table Tennis Tournament – 2024 was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex, SLNS Gemunu from 02nd to 05th July 2024. Demonstrating their outstanding table tennis prowess, the men’s and women’s championship titles were won by the Western Naval Command....
2024-07-06
A suspect with 3000 foreign cigarettes held in Colombo
A combined search operation conducted by the Navy and Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau near the gate of Port City today (06th July 2024) led to the arrest of a suspect with about 3000 foreign cigarettes....
2024-07-06
Specialized training enhances skills of Naval Kenel Unit and SBS sniffer dogs
The Sri Lanka Navy organized a specialized training session for the Naval Kenel Unit and SBS sniffer dogs from 01st to 05th July 2024 in Western Naval Command Headquarters, Colombo harbour. This session, focused on detection of narcotics, was conducted with the support of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) and the Police Sniffer Dog Training Unit....
2024-07-05
Navy apprehends 38 persons engaged in illegal fishing
During a series of search operations conducted in the sea areas of Iranakerni and Nilaveli in Trincomalee, Kokilai in Mullaitivu, Chalai in Veththalakerni, Erakkandi and Elisabeth Point in Trincomalee from 30th June to 03rd July 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 38 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing activities. These operations also led to the confiscation of 07 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....
2024-07-04
Navy renders assistance for successful conduct of Centennial Anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Madhu
The feast of the Shrine of Madhu in Mannar, celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Madhu, was held under the patronage of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo on 02nd July 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the proceedings of the event, for the convenience of devotees....
2024-07-02
Northern Naval Command triumphs as champions in Inter-Command Tennis Tournament 2024
The Inter-Command Tennis Tournament 2024 of the Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy Tennis Courts from 22nd to 29th June 2024. Recording noteworthy performances throughout the tournament Northern Naval Command emerged as champions and the North Central Naval Command won the runner-up title....
2024-07-02
Nautical Institute – United Kingdom recognizes SLN officers excelled in academic studies
The Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute honoured the academic excellence of Sri Lanka Navy officers and officers from merchant marine field in a ceremony held at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall, Welisara on 29th June 2024. The certificate and award presentation took place, with Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy, presiding over the ceremony....
2024-07-01
Navy seizes 04 Indian dhows and 25 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the wee hours of 01st July 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 04 Indian dhows and apprehension of 25 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2024-07-01
Navy undertakes dive to WW II shipwreck of HMS Hermes
In a remarkable dive that highlighted historical reverence, the Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2024 explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa. The event, which took place in the eastern seas, was joined by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and former Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva (Retd). During the World War II, HMS Hermes was targeted and ultimately sunk by Japanese aircraft....
2024-07-01
