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Navy apprehends 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off Silawathura, Vankalai in Mannar, Kalmunai Point in Jaffna and beach area of Negombo on 13th December 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 06 dinghies, diving gear and about 743 illegally harvested sea cucumbers....
2023-12-15
Navy’s swift response brings relief to people affected by floods in North Central Province
In the wake of inclement weather prevailing in several parts of the island, the Navy has swiftly mobilized its relief teams in Parakramapura of Padaviya, Anuradhapura since 03rd December 2023. Demonstrating their commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Navy relief teams are currently engaged to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities. ...
2023-12-14
Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office established in Welisara Naval Complex
Charting a new course towards maritime security and economic prosperity, the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) was declared open at the Welisara Naval Complex today (14th December 2023), under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon. The milestone event was also attended by the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and Chief Hydrographer of the Navy, Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya. ...
2023-12-14
Navy takes hold of a poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters today (13th December 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler with 06 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Kareinagar....
2023-12-14
Navy brings ashore ill fisherman for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy today (13th December 2023) brought ashore a fisherman who had fallen ill while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman was off the Foul Point, Trincomalee, as he was approached by the Navy....
2023-12-14
Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Silawathura
The Navy apprehended 07 persons who engaged in illegal night diving in Silawathura sea area, during a search operation conducted in the wee hours of today (13th December 2023). The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, diving gear and about 874 illegally harvested sea cucumbers. ...
2023-12-13
Navy takes hold of consignment of medicinal pills in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial quantity of Pregabalin pills, totaling 6000, during a search operation conducted in the coastal vicinity of Oluthuduwai, Mannar on 11th December 2023. These Pregabalin pills, concealed in the Oluthuduwai beach area, are suspected to have been smuggled into the country....
2023-12-13
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 in the dark hours of 09th December 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 25 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Point Pedro. ...
2023-12-10
Gilanpasa Puja and Alms Giving held at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in view of 73rd Anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa attended religious rituals where Alms Giving was held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy today (09th December 2023). In addition, a Gilanpasa Buddha Puja ritual was also held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises on 08th December. The events have been organized as part of the religious segment of the 73rd anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy....
2023-12-09
ROR, Rigging, Semaphore and Flashing Competition comes to successful end
The Rules of the Road (ROR), Rigging, Semaphore and Flashing Competition, organized by the Naval Fleet Command, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of Naval and Maritime Academy on 07th December 2023. The event which was organized with a view to honing the professionalism of naval personnel serving onboard SLN ships and craft was held with the graceful presence of the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne. ...
2023-12-09
Navy retrieves over 04kg of gold from Puttalam Lagoon
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy near the Baththanangunduwa Island on 08th December 2023, led to the recovery of a parcel weighing over 04kg of gold from the depths of Puttalam Lagoon. It is suspected that the valuable cache of gold has been intentionally sunk underwater by smugglers. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 01 dinghy, believed to be linked to the racket. ...
2023-12-09
Sri Lanka Navy proudly celebrates 73rd Anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy, widely regarded as the First Line of the Nation's Defence, is celebrating its 73rd Anniversary today, 09th December 2023. Under the able guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, various programmes, emphasizing longstanding naval traditions and religious practices, are being implemented across all Naval Commands in view of the anniversary celebrations. ...
2023-12-09
Smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves seized by Navy in Norochcholai
The Navy intercepted a cab and seized about 1286kg of Tendu leaves, believed to have been smuggled into the country, during a special operation mounted in Sethapola area in Norochcholai this morning (07th December 2023). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to the racket. ...
2023-12-07
Navy takes hold of 04 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted special operations to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the evening of 06th December 2023. The separate operations led to the seizure of 04 Indian trawlers with 21 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar and off Kovilan, Kankasanthurei. ...
2023-12-07
Naval personnel save stranded Whale Shark at Kartivu Beach, Kalmunai
The Sri Lanka Navy on 05th December 2023 safely guided a stranded Whale Shark that had washed ashore at Karthivu Beach, Kalmunai. ...
2023-12-06
