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Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course successfully concludes in Maho
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris on 18th July 2023 presided over the insignia pinning and certificate awarding ceremony of the Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Bomb Disposal Training School in Maho. ...
2023-07-19
Navy takes hold of 02 dinghies with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies loaded with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 18th July 2023. ...
2023-07-19
Navy apprehends 16 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Kadaikadu, Nagar Kovil and Chundikulam in Jaffna on 16th and 17th July 2023, led to the apprehension of 16 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these operations, the Navy also held 04 dinghies, diving equipment and fishing gear used for these illegal acts. ...
2023-07-18
Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka provides medical equipment to Navy General Hospital, Welisara
As part of social responsibility initiatives being implemented under the patronage of Director of Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka, Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Rajawelle Subuthi Thera, a magnanimous programme focused on distribution of medical equipment to government hospitals, including the Navy General Hospital, Welisara was held at the Naval complex in Welisara on 17th July 2023. The programme which was a significant gesture aimed at bolstering healthcare services, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-07-18
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka visits newly inaugurated Diving Club at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Juli Chung visited the newly established ‘Malima Diving Club’ at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 15th July 2023. The occasion was attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and a group of senior officers from the Eastern Naval Command....
2023-07-17
Navy women athletes shine at 25th Asian Athletics Championships
Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne and Woman Ordinary Seaman Sayuri Mendis of the Sri Lanka Navy today (16th July 2023) made their country proud by winning a bronze medal in women’s 800m and a silver medal in women’s 400x4 relay respectively at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand. The Asian Athletics Championships is being held at the National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ...
2023-07-16
French Naval Ship Lorraine departs after successful naval exercise
The French Naval Ship Lorraine which arrived in Colombo on 11th July 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (15th July). The Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval tradition at the port of Colombo. On her departure, Lorraine also conducted a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Gajabahu. ...
2023-07-15
Navy apprehends 02 suspects while smuggling Kendu leaves by dinghy in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects who were smuggling about 530kg (wet weight) Kendu leaves, during a special operation conducted off Periya Arichchal Island, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 14th July 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act....
2023-07-15
Commander of the Navy visits Trincomalee-North in Eastern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on an official visit to Trincomalee-North in the Eastern Naval Command on 14th July 2023. During this visit, he focused on operational and welfare concerns in the area....
2023-07-15
The operation of the Cafeteria of multi-functional hall in Welisara begins
The operation of the Cafeteria of multi-functional hall, that is being constructed at the Naval Complex Welisara was commenced on 14th July 2023. At the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the occasion was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne. This facility has been proposed to be constructed to offer a wide array of welfare provisions to naval personnel and with a view to hold various functions organised by the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2023-07-15
A suspect peddling Pregabalin capsules held in Waththala
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Kandana Police apprehended a suspect with 300 Pregabalin capsules (150 mg) at Kerawalapitiya Power Plant on 13th July 2023. The suspect was nabbed when he was peddling the controlled drugs by illegal means. ...
2023-07-14
Newly appointed Commander of the Air Force calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (13th July 2023). ...
2023-07-13
Navy athlete Gayanthika Abeyrathne wins bronze medal in 1500m at 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand
Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne of the Sri Lanka Navy today (12th July 2023) made her country proud by winning a bronze medal in women’s 1500m at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand. The Asian Athletics Championships is being held at the National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand....
2023-07-12
Navy busts smuggling racket, over 08kg of gold and 02 suspects held in Kalpitiya lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully dismantled a smuggling racket in the wee hours of today (12th July 2023), seizing about 08kg and 450g of gold, attempted to be smuggled via sea, during a special operation mounted in Wannimundalama lagoon area, Kalpitiya. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy used for this illegal act....
2023-07-12
Deputy High Commissioner of India pays farewell courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Deputy High Commissioner at the High Commission of India in Colombo Mr. Vinod Kurain Jacob paid a farewell courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (12th July 2023). ...
2023-07-12
