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Navy assists conduct of General Conferences of World Buddhist Sangha Youth World Alliance of Buddhist at Nagadeepa Temple
The 20th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) and 5th General Conference of World Alliance of Buddhist (WAB) were held at Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya on 22nd June 2024, under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Nawadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Navy played a crucial role in facilitating the successful conduct of these significant events....
2024-06-24
INS Kamorta departs island concluding formal visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kamorta which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024, departed the island today (23rd June), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the port of Trincomalee following naval traditions....
2024-06-23
Commander of the Navy attends opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone
The opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone was held under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Anuradhapura on Poson Poya day (21st June 2024). The occasion was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-06-23
Navy seizes 03 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 22nd and wee hours of 23rd June 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna. ...
2024-06-23
Approx. 407 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves seized in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Wellamundalama area of Kalpitiya on 22nd June 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 407kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country....
2024-06-23
JMSDF SAMIDARE departs island concluding formal visit
SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024, departed the island today (22nd June), 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....
2024-06-22
Two suspects held with local cannabis valued over Rs. 20 million in Tissamaharama
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy, Coast Guard and Police in Kirinda of Tissamaharama in the dark hours of 20th June 2024 led to the arrest of 02 suspects, who were preparing over 104kg of local cannabis for transportation, and seizure of a cab. ...
2024-06-21
Navy conducts mobile dental services on the sidelines of World Oral Health Day
In view of World Oral Health Day, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted mobile dental services for school children and naval personnel on 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th and 20th June 2024 in the North Central Naval Command. ...
2024-06-21
JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo
SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (20th June 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2024-06-20
Navy clears logjam under Wakwella Bridge, easing flooding concerns
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for their expertise in disaster response, was called upon once again to clear a logjam under the Wakwella Bridge, on 19th June 2024. The logjam consisted of garbage and debris washed away by heavy rains, obstructing the natural flow of the Gin Ganga at the Wakwella Bridge....
2024-06-20
Navy conducts blood donation campaign in Northern Naval Command
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held at the Northern Naval Command Hospital on 19th June 2024....
2024-06-19
Commander of the Navy pins flag patches on RIMPAC-bound SLN Marine contingent
A contingent from the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, consisting of 6 officers and 16 sailors, is expected to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 Exercise, hosted by Commander, U.S. Indo Pacific Command. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera pinned flag patches on the uniforms of the RIMPAC-bound SLN contingent at the Navy Headquarters today (19th June). ...
2024-06-19
Delegation from National Defence University, People’s Republic of China visits Navy Headquarters
A National Defence University (NDU) delegation from the People’s Republic of China, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters today (18th June 2024). During this visit, the members of the delegation called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-06-18
Navy seizes poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the wee hours of 18th June 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler and apprehension of 04 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna. ...
2024-06-18
Navy Welfare Directorate provides electric wheelchair and air mattress to sailor disabled in the line of duty
In a heartfelt gesture of support towards the naval family, the Welfare Directorate of the Sri Lanka Navy donated an electric wheelchair and an air mattress to Leading Seaman (Drill Instructor) WAPS Weerasinghe (Retd), who had sustained injuries in the line of duty. The donation was made at his house on 17th June 2024....
2024-06-18
