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Navy renders assistance to conduct St. Anthony's Church festival in Palaitivu
The annual festival of St. Anthony's Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 01st and 02nd March 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy provided facilities for conduct of the event and convenience of the devotees. ...
2024-03-02
Sri Lanka Navy Special Boat Squadron honoured with President's Colour
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka awarded President's Colour to the Sri Lanka Navy Special Boat Squadron (SBS) today (01st March 2024). The momentous ceremony was held at the main parade ground of Special Boat Squadron Headquarters, Trincomalee, in precision with time-honoured naval tradition....
2024-03-01
Hon. President reviews naval fleet in Trincomalee harbour
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka visited Trincomalee harbour today (01st March 2024) to review the naval fleet stationed there. Accompanied by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the President inspected the naval fleet, which included a variety of ships. ...
2024-03-01
Navy apprehends 03 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumber in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy on 29th February 2024 apprehended 03 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumber in Walaipadu sea area of Mannar, without valid license. The search operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy and 3070 sea cucumbers loaded in it....
2024-03-01
Russian Naval Ship Varyag arrives in Colombo
The Russian Naval Ship Varyag this morning (01st March 2024) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition....
2024-03-01
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 01 million in Point Pedro
The Navy recovered over 03kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in the Manalkadu beach area of Point Pedro on 29th February 2024....
2024-03-01
SLNS Sayurala concludes successful participation in multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2024
SLNS Sayurala on 29th February 2024 returned home after successfully participating in the multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2024. The naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, was held from 19th to 27th February in the Visakhapatnam Port and in the Bay of Bengal, eastern seas of India....
2024-02-29
SLNS Samudura returns after Exercise Dosti – XVI
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura today (29th February 2024) returned at the port of Trincomalee, after taking part in the Exercise Dosti – XVI. The trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ was held in Male from 22nd to 25th February, with the participation of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Indian Coast Guard and Maldives National Defence Force....
2024-02-29
53000 Pregabalin capsules recovered in Mannar
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in the Iluppukadawai lagoon, Mannar on 28th February 2024 led to the recovery of 53000 Pregabalin capsules concealed in shrubs....
2024-02-29
MoU between U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Sri Lanka Navy signed
A delegation led by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (28th February 2024). During this visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Sri Lanka Navy was also signed....
2024-02-28
Veteran chef Pabilis Silva imparts culinary wisdom to Sri Lanka Navy chefs
Renowned culinary expert Deshabandu Dr. Pabilis Silva shared his culinary expertise with chefs from the Sri Lanka Navy, during a workshop held at the Navy Headquarters on 26th February 2024. ...
2024-02-26
Navy men's and women's Kabaddi teams shine at Kabaddi tournament held in Thambuththegama
The Navy women's Kabaddi team won the championship in a Kabaddi tournament held at the Mahaweli ground, Thambuththegama on 24th February 2024. In the meantime, the men's Kabaddi team of the Navy also secured third place in the tournament....
2024-02-26
Sri Lanka Navy facilitates successful annual feast at St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu was held on a successful note on 23rd and 24th February 2024. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Rev. Fr. Josephdas Jebaratnam. The proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram. The main mass was attended by the Secretary to the President, Mr Saman Ekanayake, Commande...
2024-02-25
U.S. delegation including Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources visits SLNS Vijayabahu
A U.S. delegation, including the Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources and the Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of State, Mr. Richard R. Verma and the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung visited SLNS Vijayabahu today (23rd February 2024). The occasion was also joined by a group of officials including the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-02-23
Inter-Command Volleyball Championship 2024 concludes with victories to Eastern and Western Naval Commands
The Navy Inter-Command Volleyball Championship – 2024, held from 18th to 22nd February, concluded with thrilling matches at SLNS Tissa. The Eastern Naval Command emerged as the champion in the men's category and in the women's category, the Western Naval Command displayed its dominance....
2024-02-23
