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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
Navy basketball players shine at Inter-Command Basketball Tournament
In a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork, the Navy Inter-Command Basketball Tournament reached its culmination at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara, spanning from the 06th of November to the 02nd of December 2023. The men’s championship of the tournament was clinched by the Training Command, while the Western Naval Command secured the women’s championship. ...
2023-12-06
Commander of the Navy delivers guest lecture to Course No. 17 student officers of DSCSC
At an invitation of Commandant Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC), Major General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 04th December 2023 addressed the student officers of Course No. 17 of DSCSC, Sapugaskanda....
2023-12-05
Smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves recovered by Navy in Kalpitiya
A special search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the lagoon area of Keerimundalama, Kalpitiya on the morning of 03rd December 2023, resulted in the recovery of about 465 kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves hidden away in the area. ...
2023-12-03
Navy becomes overall open men's runner-up in 07th National Canoe Sprint Championship – 2023
Sri Lanka Navy canoe sprint team won the runner-up title in the open men's event at the 07th National Canoe Sprint Championship – 2023 held from 30th November to 02nd December at Diyawanna Lake, Battaramulla. The final day of the championship was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. ...
2023-12-03
Best orators and wordsmiths shine at Navy Public Speaking and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competitions
The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the outstanding achievements of its personnel in the Navy Public Speaking Competition - 2023 and the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition – 2023 during a special ceremony held on 01st December 2023 at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. The event was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and was distinguished with the presence of Mrs. Monika Fernando, the spouse of late Admiral Clancy Fernando....
2023-12-03
Navy's benevolence shines as blood donation camp held in Trincomalee in view of 73rd Anniversary
In commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a blood donation camp was successfully held at the Naval Hospital – Trincomalee on 01st December 2023. ...
2023-12-03
Navy receives Islamic blessings on 73rd Anniversary
A unique Islamic prayer session took place today (02nd December 2023) at the Jummah Mosque on Chatham Street. The purpose was to seek blessings for the upcoming 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09th December....
2023-12-02
Hindu Puja invokes blessings on Navy’s 73rd Anniversary
A special Puja of Hindu tradition was conducted on 1st December 2023 at the Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil in Colombo, seeking blessings for the upcoming 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for the 09th of December. ...
2023-12-02
Task Force on Combatting the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs convenes media conference
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera who is also the Chairman - Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs briefed media on the crucial role of media in the ongoing mission of fostering public understanding of the issues surrounding poisonous and dangerous drugs. The press conference was held at the auditorium of Ministry of Mass Media on 29th November 2023. ...
2023-12-01
Naval Association organizes annual get-together – 2023 on colourful note
Marking the 44th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Naval Association, slated for 08th December, its annual get-together was held on a colourful note at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara on 25th November 2023. The event was held under the patronage of its President Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne (Retd) who is also a former Commander of the Navy and Chief of Defence Staff....
2023-12-01
Navy apprehends 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Silawathura
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during a special operation conducted off Kondachchikuda, Silawathura in the early hours of 29th November 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 04 dinghies, about 1670 illegally harvested sea cucumbers as well as diving equipment....
2023-11-29
