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Defence, Air and Naval Attaché of Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché of Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Volodymyr Bakai called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (16th November 2021). ...
2021-11-16
Navy nabs 03 suspects with ICE worth over Rs. 24 million
A special operation mounted by the Navy in the seas off Sandbanks, Talaimannar this morning (15th November 2021) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects aboard a dinghy with about 03kg and 100g of Crystal Methamphetamine, known as ICE. ...
2021-11-15
'Armed Forces Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony - 2021' at Cenotaph War Memorial, Viharamahadevi Park
The main event to commemorate war veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of Motherland, at 'Armed Forces Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony', was held at the Cenotaph War Memorial of the Viharamahadevi Park today (14th November 2021). The dignified ceremony presided over by Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....
2021-11-14
Commander of the Navy presides Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies in Anuradhapura in view of 71st Navy Day
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne in the company of President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne presided the spiritual Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies held at the Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on 11th and 12th November 2021. The Buddhist Association of Sri Lanka Navy organized these events to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy falling on 09th December....
2021-11-12
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares open National Defence College
His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (11th November 2021) presided over the opening of National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo and this momentous event was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. National Defence College (NDC) was established as the premier institute that promotes strategic thinking for the senior officers of the tri-service, Police and Public Service. ...
2021-11-11
Relating to the news release ‘Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 19 persons held in Chilaw’ on 09th November 2021
A special operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Chilaw led to the apprehension of 19 persons, at Deduru Oya estuary in Chilaw, whom were suspected to be on an attempt to migrate from the country by illegal means via sea routes in the morning of 09th November 2021. Based on information revealed from further investigation, the Navy also managed to intercept a multi-day fishing trawler suspected to have been used for this racket was intercepted in seas off Wennappuwa with five other suspects (05) in the afternoon of the same day. ...
2021-11-11
Commander of the Navy returns after attending Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne attended the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 hosted by the Indian Navy for the third time, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa from 07th to 09th November 2021. ...
2021-11-11
Navy rescues 288 persons victimized by flood
Navy relief teams engaging in rescue and relief operations in the face of adverse weather rescued 288 persons in the past 48 hours (from 08th to 10th November 2021) in several parts of the island. Upon rescue of those individuals, the Navy has relocated them in safe locations and provided relief measures. ...
2021-11-10
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake takes over command of Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (09th November 2021). ...
2021-11-09
Navy nabs suspect with ICE worth more than Rs. 6 million
The Navy managed to apprehend a suspect in possession of about 757g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), during a special operation in Pesalai, Mannar today (09th November 2021). ...
2021-11-09
Navy rescues 71 flood victims in Kalpitiya
The Navy relief teams rescued 71 individuals trapped in floods following heavy downpour at Palaviya in Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district at night on 08th November. Subsequently, the rescued persons were brought to safe locations and provided necessities....
2021-11-09
Navy stands ready to extend relief to people during inclement weather
Sri Lanka Navy has made 35 relief teams ready in the Western and Southern Naval Commands as of now, in preparation of possible flood due to heavy rains in existence in several parts of the island....
2021-11-08
Newly developed facilities at Weera Mohan Jayamaha Maha Vidyalaya, Dambulla vested with children
Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Bandula Senarathne declared open facilities expanded by Sri Lanka Navy at the Weera Mohan Jayamaha Maha Vidyalaya, Dambulla in the Central Province on 05th November 2021....
2021-11-06
Navy clears bridges blocked by debris in Galle area
Navy sprang into action to clear the blockages underside of Mulkada, Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges which are over the Gin Ganga in Galle, on 03rd and 04th November 2021....
2021-11-06
Boossa Intermediate Care Centre receives medical supplies worth over Rs. 9 million
The Citizens Development Business Finance PLC provided essential medical equipment and supplies worth Rs. 9 million for the use of Navy managed Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 located in Boossa. The symbolic handover of items to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne took place at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in the Navy Headquarters today (05th November 2021)....
2021-11-05
