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Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course successfully concludes in Maho
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne on 01st October 2021 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. ...
2021-10-04
Navy takes hold of over 1334kg of smuggled dried turmeric in separate operations
Sri Lanka Navy seized another 02 consignments of smuggled dried turmeric weighing over 1334kg, during special operations carried out in seas off the Gurunagar, Jaffna and in the beach area of Kudawa, Kalpitiya this morning (02nd October 2021). The operations also made way to the apprehension of 03 suspects involved in those rackets....
2021-10-02
JMSDF Ships arrive in Colombo on official visit
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and destroyer MURASAME arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021). Upon their arrival, the visiting ships were welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2021-10-02
Navy nabs 02 suspects with Crystal Methamphetamine worth over Rs. 79 million
The Navy arrested 02 suspects with about 09kg and 920g of Crystal Methamphetamine known as ‘Ice’, and a truck during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar in the dark hours on 01st October 2021. ...
2021-10-02
Naval operations in coastal waters around the island net in 4940kg of smuggled dried turmeric with 11 suspects
Special operations carried out by the Navy in Karukapane of Chilaw, Negombo and on Analathivu Island, Jaffna today (01st October 2021) as well as in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna on the night of 30th September led to the seizure of over 4940kg of dried turmeric and more than 1111kg of Kendu leaves with 11 suspects involved in those rackets. ...
2021-10-01
SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ relinquishes her service in the Navy
The ceremonial decommissioning of Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) ‘Jayasagara’ took place under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 30th September 2021. The impressive event held in keeping with naval traditions was also attended by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. Attached to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fleet, SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ rendered an invaluable service, by ensuring the maritime security of the island nation for nearly (04) four decades, as a maritime surveillance vessel....
2021-10-01
Facility-expanded Naval Sewing Centre opened at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open a facility-expanded Naval Sewing Centre at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (30th September 2021)....
2021-09-30
4FAF War Monument unveiled at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne unveiled the newly-erected war monument at the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) Headquarters in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (30th September 2021). This War Monument will remain to be a symbol of the noble sacrifice of the fallen war veterans of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, the teeth-arm of Sri Lanka Navy fleet. ...
2021-09-30
International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between Sri Lanka-Indian navies held virtually
The 31st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of Sri Lanka and India was held on a virtual setting at the Light House Galley, Colombo today (29th September 2021). ...
2021-09-29
Newly constructed jetty declared open at Naval Detachment Kondachchikuda
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathna today (28th September 2021) declared open a new jetty constructed for berthing of small craft at the Naval Detachment of Kondachchikuda, administered by SLNS Therapuththa in the Northwestern Naval Command. ...
2021-09-28
Cadet Officers of 64th intake receives letters of appointment from Commander of the Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over letters of appointment to 38 Officer Cadets of the 64th intake at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in the Navy Headquarters today (28th September 2021). ...
2021-09-28
Navy General Hospital – Welisara receives 02 Multi Parameter Monitors
The COVID Relief Fund in Brisbane Australia provided 02 Multi Parameter Monitors to the Navy General Hospital – Welisara on 22nd September 2021. The 02 monitoring devices were received by Acting Director General Health Services, Surgeon Commodore PJB Marambe at the Navy Headquarters....
2021-09-28
Navy brings ashore a fisherman injured at sea
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a fishermen injured at sea and transferred him to hospital for treatment at the night of 26th September 2021. The fisherman was injured following an accident mid sea, while aboard a local fishing vessel about 30 nautical miles (approx. 55km) off Trincomalee....
2021-09-27
A suspect nabbed in Nilaveli for illegal transportation of commercial explosives
A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Nilaveli Police made way to the apprehension of a suspect with a cache of explosives, at 08th Mile Post in Nilaveli on 24th September 2021. The apprehension was made while suspect was illegally transporting the explosive items among which were; 27 water gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive and 500 non-electric detonators. ...
2021-09-25
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 27 million street value held in Mannar
The Navy managed to recover over 91kg of Kerala cannabis during a special operation carried out in seas off Walaipadu, Mannar and at its beach on 24th September 2021. The consignment had been left behind at Walaipadu beach by smugglers, fear of naval operations in the area. ...
2021-09-25
