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Three suspects held for cultivating local cannabis in Thanamalwila
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects for cultivating local cannabis, during a coordinated search operation carried out in Thanamalwila on 12th January 2023....
2023-01-13
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (12th January 2023). ...
2023-01-12
Commander of the Navy addresses naval personnel in Eastern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 11th January 2023 graced the ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ as the Chief Guest. During this visit, he also took time off to address a cross section of officers and sailors attached to the Eastern Naval Command at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in the Naval and Maritime Academy - Trincomalee....
2023-01-12
'Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ concludes on successful note
The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ organized for the third time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee concluded on a successful note today (11th January 2023). Commenced on 09th January, the Sailing Regatta was held in the inner harbour sea area of Trincomalee. The prize awarding ceremony of the competition was held at the Commander Shanthi Bahar Memorial Sailing Club, under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-01-12
‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ begins in Trincomalee
The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ organized for the third time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee commenced on 09th January 2023. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara at the Commander Shanthi Bahar Memorial Sailing Club....
2023-01-10
Navy women cyclists win overall championship in cycling at 12th Defence Services Games
Sri Lanka Navy women cyclists won the overall team championship in cycling at the 12th Defence Services Games. The race started from the Air Force Base, Katunayake on 08th January 2023....
2023-01-09
Defence Adviser at High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser at High Commission of India in Colombo, Captain Vikas Sood called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (09th January 2023). ...
2023-01-09
Two (02) suspects collected money for illegal immigration racket held in Negombo
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Negombo on 04th January 2023 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects. The individuals are suspected to have collected money from people promising jobs in a foreign country after facilitating illegal migration....
2023-01-07
Certificate awarding of 03rd lifesaving programme held in Kareinagar
After having completed the 03rd lifesaving programme which was held under the patronage of the Navy, Sri Lanka Lifesaving Association and North Wind Project in Kareinagar, eight (08) youths in Jaffna were recognized on 06th January 2023. The certificate awarding ceremony in this regard was held under the auspices of Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval Area, Commodore Priyal Vithanage at the Fort Hammenheil Resort. ...
2023-01-07
Navy – made thalassemia infusion system gifted to a child in need
At the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Navy provided a thalassemia infusion system to a child suffering from inherited blood disorder. Accordingly, the donation was made by Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake to that child from Julampitiya in Meegasara, at the Malima reception Hall and Naval leave centre, Tangalle today (06th January 2023). The infusion systems are produced by the Research and Development Unit of the Navy, as part of Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives....
2023-01-07
Inter-ship/ craft ROR, Rigging, Semaphore and Flashing Competition - 2022 concludes successfully
The inter-ship / craft ROR, Rigging, Semaphore and Flashing Competition – 2022 organised by the Naval Fleet Command concluded successfully at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee on 05th January 2023. ...
2023-01-07
Rear Admiral Neville Ubayasiri retires from naval service amid best wishes
Sri Lanka Navy today (06th January 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Neville Ubayasiri who relinquished naval duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years. ...
2023-01-06
395 recruits of 249th intake of Sri Lanka Navy ready to serve after successful completion of basic training
On successful completion of their basic training, three hundred and ninety five (395) recruits belong to the 249th intake of the Regular and Volunteer Naval Forces passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa on 05th January 2023. ...
2023-01-06
Australian High Commissioner meets with Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paul Stephens met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th January 2023). ...
2023-01-05
Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris assumes command of Northwestern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris assumed office as Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (05th January 2023)....
2023-01-05
