Coinciding with the World Environment Day (05th June), the Sri Lanka Navy partnered with the DFCC Bank to launch a mangrove planting initiative in the Waikkala Lagoon of Negombo on 07th June 2024. This initiative was part of the Navy's ongoing coastal and marine ecosystem conservation programme....

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2024-06-11

The19th All Island Ranking Table Tennis Championship, organized by Tibhar Sports Club, was held from 7th to 9th June 2024 at SRS Sports complex in Ambalangoda. The Sri Lanka Navy secured the runner-up position in the open men's singles category. ...

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2024-06-10

In a significant development aimed at preserving the rich history and heritage of the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force, a foundation stone was laid for a new museum at the Volunteer Naval Force Headquarters in Welisara on 10th June 2024. The museum would house historical photographs and memorabilia of the Volunteer Naval Force, related to significant moments and events from its inception to the present day. The ceremony was presided by the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharane. ...

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2024-06-10

The Logistics Conference - 2024 and Certificate Awarding of Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) No.8 were held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee on 08th and 09th June 2024. At the invitation of Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Rohan Joseph the Logistics Conference was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. Professor Nelis Perera, who specializes in Supply Chain Management at the University of Moratuwa, delivered the keynote address at the conference....

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2024-06-09

The Sri Lanka Navy's Diving School celebrated its 25th anniversary with a commemorative event held at the Diving Training School in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee, on 08th June, 2024. The event was graced by Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy. The Diving School, a vital training institution for navy divers, was originally established on 10th June 1999....

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2024-06-09

A search operation conducted by the Navy with the Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of a suspect with over 60kg of Kerala cannabis. The coordinated search was mounted in the beach area of Wallipuram, Jaffna on 08th June 2024. ...

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2024-06-09

Despite adverse weather conditions, the Navy's relief teams persisted in their operations on 07th June 2024, aiding those affected by the floods. Additionally, thirteen (13) more teams have been deployed to support ongoing relief efforts....

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2024-06-07

As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held at the North Central Naval Command Hospital on 06th June 2024....

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2024-06-07

In the face of inclement weather, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched relief teams to assist communities affected by floods. These teams (36) continued their relief efforts on 06th June 2024 across various affected regions. Further, the Sri Lanka Navy played a pivotal role in several critical repair and cleanup operations. The Navy repaired the oil boom at the Ambathale water treatment plant, sweeped away by heavy rains. Additionally, the Navy removed a large tree obstructing the Hettige canal in Kaduwela and cleared debris from the underside of the Wakwella bridge in Galle....

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2024-06-06

During a series of search operations conducted in Trincomalee from 04th to 06th June 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 52 individuals for illegal fishing activities. The operations, which took place in various locations including the sea areas of Gopalpuram, Foul Point, Yan Oya Estuary of Pulmoddai, Lankapatuna, and Alampil in Mullaitivu, also led to the confiscation of 10 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....

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2024-06-06

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Ampan sea area of Nagar Kovil, Jaffna on 05th June 2024, led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy loaded with over 70kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....

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2024-06-05

The Sri Lanka Navy achieved a significant milestone in its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) efforts with the opening of its 1,000th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Sri Sumana Vidyalaya in Palukadawala, Galgamuwa today (05th June 2024). The opening of the new facility was held under the auspices of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the Chairman of National Lotteries Board, Dr. Chameera C. Yapa Abeywardena. This project was successfully completed as a result of the Navy's technical expertise and funding from the National Lotteries Board. The Navy's Research and Developm...

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2024-06-05

A coordinated search operation by the Navy in the dark hours of 04th June 2024, supported by air surveillance from the Sri Lanka Air Force, resulted in the discovery of a cache of agrochemical suspected to have been smuggled into the country, in the beach area of Erambugodella, Ettalai, Kalpitiya....

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2024-06-05

Sri Lanka Navy cyclists won third places in both men’s and women’s events in the Eranga Bathiya Cycling Race. The event was held on 01st June 2024, covering the Miriswatta area....

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2024-06-05

In the face of harsh weather, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched relief teams to assist communities affected by floods in the Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. These teams have rescued 316 individuals in districts such as Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara as of this morning (05th June 2024). Furthermore, the Navy has provided boat transportation for over 2,700 people to access essential services....

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2024-06-05