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Navy apprehends 03 persons for engaging in illegal night diving in Mannar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in Vankalai, Mannar this morning (09th November 2024) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with 585 sea cucumbers, harvested by engaging in illegal night diving. The operation also resulted in the seizure of diving gear employed for this illegal act....
2024-11-09
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 09th November 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters and expressed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff....
2024-11-09
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe
The Sri Lanka Navy today (09th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-11-09
Newly appointed Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard calls on Commander of the Navy
Newly appointed Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 05th November 2024....
2024-11-09
Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 05th November 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (08th November) and expressed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff....
2024-11-08
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumes duties as Director General Training
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumed duties as Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (08th November 2024)....
2024-11-08
Navy apprehends 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Southbar, Mannar on 08th November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for this illegal activity....
2024-11-08
Ambassador of Türkiye meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, H.E. Semih Lütfü Turgut met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (07th November 2024)....
2024-11-07
Viru Sisu Pradeepa scholarships pave the way for outstanding students
Another initiative for the Viru Sisu Pradeepa scholarship, part of the National Defence Fund’s educational support programmes, took place at the Navy Headquarters today (07th November 2024), under the patronage of Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana, Director General Services....
2024-11-07
34th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 34th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting took place between the Indian and Sri Lanka Navies aboard SLNS Vijayabahu. This meeting occurred at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, situated north of Kankesanthurai on 06th November 2024....
2024-11-06
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence visits Navy Headquarters
At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters today (06th November 2024). During this visit, he engaged in a cordial discussion with the Commander of the Navy and toured key facilities, including the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) Colombo and the Information Fusion Centre (IFC). He later addressed a representative group of officers and sailors, marking an important engagement with the naval leadership and personnel....
2024-11-06
Navy apprehends 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted off Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee on 05th November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for this illegal activity....
2024-11-06
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage
The Sri Lanka Navy today (05th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage who retired from his naval service that spanned over 34 years....
2024-11-05
Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (05th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-11-05
Navy takes hold of over 1287 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Mannar
The Navy took hold of over 1287 kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the beach areas of Keeri in Mannar today (04th November 2024). ...
2024-11-04
