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Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya assumes duties as Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service
Commodore Kosala Warnakulasooriya who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) assumed duties at the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (10th August 2023). ...
2023-08-10
Commander of the Navy lauds Navy’s achievement in ‘BestWeb.lk 2023’
The awards ceremony of ‘BestWeb.lk 2023’ was held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte on 09th August 2023. At the ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy received the gold and bronze awards won by the official website of Sri Lanka Navy in the Government Category and Overall Category respectively. The respective awards were presented to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (10th August 2023)....
2023-08-10
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (10th August 2023). ...
2023-08-10
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma retires from naval service
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over thirty five (35) years, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma retired from the naval service today (10th August 2023)....
2023-08-10
Bathymetric Fair Sheet of Valaichchenai Lagoon handed over to Commander of the Navy
The Chief Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma handed over the Bathymetric Fair Sheet of Valaichchenai Lagoon to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (08th August 2023). The Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service has prepared this Bathymetric Fair Sheet upon a survey of underwater topography of the Valaichchenai Lagoon, to identify a safe entrance to the Valaichchenai fisheries harbour in Batticaloa. ...
2023-08-08
Navy helps rescue of stranded whale in Puttalam lagoon, guiding it back to open waters
In a remarkable display of compassion, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to rescue a stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon off the Ippanthivu island, guiding it back to the open ocean waters today (08th August 2023). The stranded whale measuring approx. 20 feet in length belonging to the species of minke whale. ...
2023-08-08
Navy takes hold of poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (07th August 2023). The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) with ten (10) Indian nationals poaching in island waters off Alampil in Mullaitivu....
2023-08-07
Navy renders assistance to conduct annual feast of St Anne's Church, Kalpitiya
The annual feast of St Anne's Church Thalawila, Kalpitiya was held on a successful note, with the attendance of a large group of devotees on 06th August 2023. The special service of the church festival was conducted by Rt. Rev. Dr. Valence Mendis....
2023-08-07
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 75 Mn held in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended a suspect with over 227kg of Kerala cannabis, during a combined search operation conducted in Ponnalei, Jaffna on 05th August 2023. The operation also lead to the seizure of a lorry used to smuggle narcotic drugs. ...
2023-08-06
Navy apprehends 10 persons engaged in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Navy apprehended 10 individuals on 03rd and 04th August 2023 in Nilaweli and Lankapatuna in Trincomalee, while they were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these search operations, the Navy also held illegally caught fish, 116 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 03 dinghies and diving gear....
2023-08-05
Navy apprehends suspect with approx. 75kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Navy apprehended a suspect with a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing about 75kg (wet weight) during a search operation conducted in Serakkuliya beach area this morning (04th August 2023). The apprehension was made when the suspects was making arrangements to transfer the contraband item by a three-wheeler. ...
2023-08-04
Commander of the Navy attends prayer service at St. Anne's Church - Thalawila
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 03rd August 2023 attended the evening prayer service at St. Anne's Church – Thalawila. He also paid his obeisance to Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lyle Fernando and received the blessings. ...
2023-08-04
A suspect with commercial explosive sticks nabbed in Jayanagar, Trincomalee
Separate operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Jayanagar with the assistance of Kuchchaveli Police, and Poduwakattu sea area on 31st July and 03rd August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect as well as 05 commercial explosive sticks, 14 set-up charges and 17 non-electric detonators. ...
2023-08-04
Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal two-day visit to the Northern Naval Command on 02nd and 03rd August 2023. The visit was aimed at inspecting the progress of key development and welfare projects and operational matters in the Northern Naval Command. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors, regarding their designated role in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2023-08-04
Navy triumphs as champions in 12th Defence Services Baseball Tournament
In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, the Navy men’s baseball team emerged victorious as champions in the 12th Defence Services Baseball Tournament. The thrilling matches were held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama from 25th to 28th July 2023....
2023-08-02
