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Two (02) suspects held whilst transporting Kerala cannabis in Jaffna
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Naranthane area of the Kayts Island, Jaffna led to the apprehension of two suspects for transporting over 3 kg of Kerala cannabis on 25th November 2023. Along with Kerala cannabis being transported for sale, a motorbike used for this illegal activity was also held. ...
2023-11-26
All-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies invoke blessings on 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 the all-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 24th and 25th November 2023. The meritorious events were organized by the Buddhist Association of the Navy to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 73rd Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2023-11-25
Navy assists the conduct of community clinic and health camp in Hindu Cultural Hall, Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with the Lions Clubs of Trincomalee to conduct a community eye clinic and non-communicable diseases prevention programme at the Hindu Cultural Hall, Trincomalee on 22nd November 2023....
2023-11-25
12th Defence Services Games concludes on successful note
The 12th Defence Services Games came to a successful end at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo on 24th November 2023. The event, graced by the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon as the Chief Guest, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-11-25
Certificate awarding of “Operational Coordination of Emergency Response at Sea” advanced training module held in Trincomalee
The certificate awarding of “Operational Coordination of Emergency Response at Sea” advanced training module was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 24th November 2023. The training module, tailored for officers and sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was conducted by the French MRCC of Reunion Island. ...
2023-11-25
Navy apprehends suspect with commercial explosives in Trincomalee
A special search operation carried out by the Navy with Police near the bus stand of Trincomalee led to the apprehension of a person for carrying ten (10) water gel sticks – a type of commercial explosive and fifteen (15) non-electric detonators on 23rd November 2023. ...
2023-11-25
Commander of the Navy attends graduation ceremony of NDC Course No.2
The graduation ceremony of Course No.2 of the National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka was held under the auspices of the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at Eagles’ Lakeside, Aththidiya on 21st November 2023. The colourful ceremony, held in dignified sequence, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-11-24
Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma retires from naval service
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23rd November 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years. ...
2023-11-23
Smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves recovered by Navy in Kalpitiya
A special search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area near the Ippanthivu Island, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 22nd November 2023, resulted in the recovery of about 477 kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves adrift in the waters. ...
2023-11-23
Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service held to commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended the Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service at All Saints' Church – Borella on 21st November 2023....
2023-11-22
Navy apprehends 09 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
The Navy apprehended 09 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the sea area of Arippu, Mannar, during a special operation conducted in the early hours of 20th November 2023. The operation also led to seize about 1384 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 03 dinghies....
2023-11-21
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 40 million in coastal vicinity of Karainagar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the coastal vicinity of Sampalodai in Karainagar, Jaffna in the wee hours on 20th November 2023 led to the recovery of over 101 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2023-11-21
Annual Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote supported by Navy
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy on 18th and 19th November 2023....
2023-11-20
33rd Junior Naval Staff Course concludes in Trincomalee
The 33rd Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) successfully concluded at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 18th November 2023. The certificate awarding ceremony, held at the auditorium of NMA, was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage....
2023-11-19
Navy bags many medals in Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament
The Navy boxing team secured a multitude of medals in the Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament held at the Royal MAS Arena Colombo from 13th to 17th November 2023....
2023-11-18
