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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
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore fisherman with burn injuries for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy today (11th July 2023) rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with burn injuries, sustained following an accident, while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman has experienced this unfortunate incident while at sea approximately 431 nautical miles (about 798km) off the coast of Galle, southwestern of Sri Lanka....
2023-07-12
French Naval Ship Lorraine arrives in Colombo
The French Naval Ship Lorraine this morning (11th July 2023) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition. ...
2023-07-11
Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation from the Australian Border Force led by the Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Rear Admiral Justin Jones called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (10th July 2023). ...
2023-07-10
Another VBSS Course successfully concludes in Trincomalee
A Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) successfully concluded at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters, Trincomalee. The certificate awarding of the course was held on 07th July 2023 under the auspices of the Programme Coordinator, Indian Ocean East Team of Global Maritime Crime Programme, Miss Siji Song....
2023-07-09
Navy apprehends 12 persons engaged in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 12 individuals on 07th and 08th July 2023 off Chalei and Chundikulam in Jaffna and Illuppukadawai in Mannar, while they were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these special operations, the Navy also held 1870 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, unauthorized fishing gear and 04 dinghies used for these illegal acts. ...
2023-07-09
Navy apprehends 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 08th July 2023. The operation led to the apprehension of 02 Indian trawlers with 15 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2023-07-09
Navy Inter-command Rugby Tournament concludes with spectacular show of skill
The Navy Inter-command Rugby Tournament -2023 came to an exhilarating close at the rugby ground of SLNS Uththara, showcasing the exceptional sporting prowess of naval personnel. The three-day event, held from 05th to 07th July 2023, witnessed intense competition among various naval commands, with the Training Command emerging as the men's champions and the Western Naval Command clinching the women's championship....
2023-07-09
Navy renders assistance to barge ‘Atulya’ and tug ‘Avadh’ drifted to Mannar south sea area following mechanical failure
The barge ‘Atulya’, towed by tug ‘Avadh’, en route from Maldives to India drifted to the Nadukuda coast in Mannar south, northwest of Sri Lanka, on the evening of 07th July 2023. The tug consists of nine (09) crew members who are Indian and Indonesian nationals. Meanwhile, necessary measures to get things back on track as per the procedure are currently being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2023-07-08
