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Programme on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness in Indian Ocean Region held in Colombo
A programme on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness in Indian Ocean Region, co-hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) and the Sri Lanka Navy was held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo on 26th and 27th March 2024. The event was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-03-27
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 10 million held in Welioya
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Nikawewa of Welioya in the dark hours of 26th March 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of over 27kg of Kerala cannabis. ...
2024-03-27
Navy apprehends 16 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 16 persons who engaged in illegal night diving, during a search operation conducted off Iranativu-south, Mannar in the wee hours of 26th March 2024. The search operation also led to the seizure of 05 dinghies, diving gear and 3178 sea cucumbers. ...
2024-03-27
Navy takes hold of approx. 600kg of Tendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the lagoon area of Negombo on 25th March 2024, led to the recovery of approx. 600kg of Tendu leaves from a dinghy. It is suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled through the lagoon. ...
2024-03-26
Navy shines at 08th Open Shooting Championship Rifle / Pistol 2024
Showcasing exceptional marksmanship skills, the Navy recorded a number of achievements at the 08th Open Shooting Championship Rifle / Pistol 2024 held at the Small-Bore Firing Range Complex of Welisara from 16th to 22nd March 2024....
2024-03-26
A suspect with cannabis mixed aphrodisiacs held in Medawachchiya
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Excise Station – Kebithigollewa led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with cannabis mixed aphrodisiacs (madana modaka) in Medawachchiya on 25th March 2024. There were 952 packets of aphrodisiacs in his possession, without valid licence to retail....
2024-03-26
Navy Canoe and Kayak team holds Kayak training session at Talaimannar sea
The Navy Canoe and Kayak team today (23rd March 2024) conducted a Kayak training session at Talaimannar sea. This training aimed to prepare for the upcoming Indo-Sri Lanka Annual Canoeing Sprint 2024, the first of its kind competition, with full support from the Sri Lanka Navy. The event, co-hosted by the National Association of Canoeing and Kayak Sri Lanka (NACKSL) and Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA), will be held on 10th and 11th April 2024 from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi, India....
2024-03-23
Disabled naval war veterans receive electric wheelchair and prosthetic legs
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 22nd March 2024 handed over prosthetic legs and an electric wheelchair to another 03 naval war veterans, who lost their limbs during the humanitarian operation. The generous gesture came into being at the Oyamaduwa Officer Holiday Bungalow, Anuradhapura as part of the programme of providing prosthetic legs to disabled naval war veterans. ...
2024-03-23
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 02 million held in Kilinochchi
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Uruththipuram, Kilinochchi on the evening of 22nd March 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of over 07kg of Kerala cannabis in his possession. ...
2024-03-23
Colonel Shiam Vidurupola (Retd) delivers motivational lecture to naval officers
Colonel Shiam Vidurupola (Retd) delivered a powerful and inspiring lecture to naval officers, urging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and leadership qualities. The lecture, held at the Wave N’ Lake Navy Hall on 20th March 2024, was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-03-21
Navy nabs 09 persons for illegal night diving
The Navy apprehended 09 persons who engaged in illegal night diving in Mamunai and Nagar Kovil sea areas in Jaffna, during search operations conducted on 20th March 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies, diving gear and fishing equipment used for this illegal activity. ...
2024-03-21
Navy seizes 05 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted separate operations to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 20th March 2024. The operations led to the seizure of 05 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 32 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar and near the Delft Island. ...
2024-03-21
Naval Social Responsibility project reaches significant milestone, foundation stone laid for 1000th RO plant
Marking another special milestone in the Naval Social Responsibility project which is being implemented under the direct supervision of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commodore Manjula Hewa Battage, the Deputy Area Commander of Northwestern Naval Command laid the foundation stone for the 1000th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Sri Sumana Vidyalaya in Palukadawala, Mahawa on 20th March 2024. The funds needed for this particular project will be made possible by the National Lottery Board....
2024-03-21
Commander of the Navy felicitated by Sri Gunarathana Dharma Vidyalaya, Makola
Sri Gunarathana Dharma Vidyalaya of Sapugaskanda Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, Makola today (17th March 2024) felicitated the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera who is one of the past pupils of Sri Gunarathana Dharma Vidyalaya. The appreciative felicitation ceremony was held under the wise counsel of Senior Professor at the Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Napiriththankadawala Ganarathna Nayaka Thera. ...
2024-03-17
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 16th March 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 21 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island....
2024-03-17
