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Commander of the Navy graces National Defence College Research Symposium – 2023
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest, graced the National Defence College (NDC) Research Symposium – 2023, held at the Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 02nd November 2023. The theme of the research symposium was “Strategizing Security Challenges in a Dynamic Environment”. ...
2023-11-03
Commander of the Navy attends Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023 hosted by the Indian Navy for the fourth time, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa from 29th to 31st October 2023. ...
2023-11-02
Navy facilitates Katina Pinkama ceremony at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, on the island of Nainativu in Jaffna, was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th and 31st of October 2023....
2023-11-01
Navy’s Leading Seaman Subasinghe secures bronze medal in men’s 400m at 4th Asian Para Games in China
The Sri Lanka Navy celebrated a momentous victory as Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe showcased his talent by securing the bronze medal in the men’s 400 meters event at the 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China on 28th October 2023. ...
2023-10-31
JMSDF AKEBONO (DD 108) departs after her formal visit
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) which arrived in Trincomalee on 28th October 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (31st October). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the Trincomalee harbour....
2023-10-31
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with smuggled insecticides in Kalpitiya
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with a stock of smuggled insecticides, during a search operation conducted in the sea areas of Karaitivu and Palliyawatta of Kalpitiya on 29th October 2023. ...
2023-10-29
Two (02) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 41 Mn street value held in Jaffna
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the coastal vicinity of Vaddukoddai, Jaffna today (29th October 2023) led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with about 104kg of Kerala cannabis and a three-wheeler. ...
2023-10-29
Navy takes hold of 05 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 28th October 2023 and this morning (29th October 2023). The separate operations led to the seizure of 05 Indian trawlers with 37 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar as well as near the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2023-10-29
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ departs island
The Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ which arrived in Colombo on a formal visit, departed the island on 28th October 2023. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. ...
2023-10-29
‘Trinco Dialogue’ Maritime Symposium 2023 wraps up on successful note
The ‘Trinco Dialogue’ Maritime Symposium 2023 was successfully held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 27th October 2023. The event held under the able guidance of the Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddika Liyanagamage, was graced by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest. ...
2023-10-28
JMSDF ship AKEBONO (DD 108) arrives at Trincomalee harbour
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on an official visit today (28th October 2023). Upon her arrival, the ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2023-10-28
Commander of the Navy addresses officers of course no. 02 at National Defence College
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera conducted a guest lecture for the officers of course no. 02 at National Defence College (NDC) Sri Lanka on 27th October 2023, at the invitation of the Commandant NDC, Major General Sujeewa Senarath....
2023-10-28
Newly appointed Defence Adviser of the High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy
Captain Anand Mukundan who joined the Mission as Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India, Colombo called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (27th October 2023)....
2023-10-27
Navy nabs 07 persons for illegal night diving and transporting sea cucumber without licence
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted separate operations in the Urumalai beach area of Talaimannar and at the Mandaitivu T Junction roadblock in Jaffna on 25th and 26th October 2023. The operations led to the apprehension of 07 persons for their involvement in night diving and transporting sea cucumber without valid licence. During these operations, the Navy also held 620 sea cucumbers, 01 dinghy and 01 three-wheeler....
2023-10-27
Director of Defence and Security Cooperation within French Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets with Commander of the Navy
The Director of Defence and Security Cooperation within French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lieutenant General Regis COLCOMBET met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (26th October 2023)....
2023-10-26
