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Person held in northern waters for engaging in light-coarse fishing
A search operation conducted by the Navy led to the apprehension of a person (01) for engaging in light-coarse fishing in the sea area of Kadeikadu, Jaffna in the morning of 06th February 2024. During the operation, 01 dinghy and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal activity were also taken into custody. ...
2024-02-06
Sri Lanka Navy gears up for annual Kachchativu feast
The annual Kachchativu feast is set to take place on the 23rd and 24th February 2024 on the Kachchativu Island. Kachchativu is a small islet belongs to Sri Lanka, located near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the annual feast will be conducted by the Bishop of Jaffna Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justin Gnanapragasam. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees....
2024-02-06
A delegation from Indian Higher Defence Management Course calls on Commander of the Navy
A group of officers and directing staff members from the Indian Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) who are on a study tour to Sri Lanka, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th February 2024). The HDMC delegation was headed by Colonel Anand Bajpai. ...
2024-02-05
Defence Attaché of Embassy of Germany in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Germany in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Klaus Willi Merkel called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th February 2024). ...
2024-02-05
Submarine INS 'Karanj' departs island
The Indian Navy submarine INS 'Karanj', which arrived in Colombo on 03rd February 2024, departed the island today (05th February), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine at the port of Colombo....
2024-02-05
Navy men’s and women’s teams win runner-up titles in Golden Cup Handball Tournament
The men’s and women’s teams of the Sri Lanka Navy won the runner-up titles in Golden Cup Handball Tournament, organized by Best Friend Ever sports club. The tournament was held at the Kingsley T Wickramaratne Ground in Kaduwela from 31st January to 03rd February 2024. ...
2024-02-05
Naval gun battery ignites national pride on Independence Day
Sri Lanka celebrated its 76th National Independence Day with the theme "Let's build a new country" today (04th February 2024). As part of the celebration, the Sri Lanka Navy paid tribute to the nation with a 25-Gun Salute on board the Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sayura at noon. ...
2024-02-04
Sri Lanka Navy's patriotic pageantry lights up 76th Independence Day celebrations
The 76th celebration of Sri Lanka's National Independence Day took place at Galle Face in Colombo on the morning of 04th February 2024. The central event, themed "Let's build a new country" was presided over by Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka....
2024-02-04
A suspect with Kerala cannabis held in Jaffna
A coordinated operation carried out by the Navy and Police near the Kurikadduwan Jetty in Punkuduthive, Jaffna, led to the arrest of a suspect in possession of over 1kg of Kerala cannabis on 03rd February 2024....
2024-02-04
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 on the night of 03rd February 2024. The operation resulted in the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 23 Indian nationals poaching in northern waters of Sri Lanka, off the Delft Island in Jaffna....
2024-02-04
Submarine INS 'Karanj' arrives in Colombo
INS 'Karanj' – a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (03rd February 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision of naval traditions....
2024-02-03
Navy assists smooth function of health services at several hospitals
In the wake of the shortage of health staffs at hospitals, the Sri Lanka Navy on 01st and 02nd February 2024 stepped up to provide crucial health services, to avoid inconvenience to the public and ensure the continuity of essential services in several hospitals. ...
2024-02-02
Navy donates electric wheelchair to disabled child of retired junior sailor
In a heartwarming gesture, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera extended a helping hand to a family of a retired junior sailor by donating an electric wheelchair to their disabled child. The donation took place at the Navy Headquarters today (01st February 2024). ...
2024-02-01
PNS SAIF departs island concluding formal visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) SAIF, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 30th January 2024, departed the island today (01st February), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions. ...
2024-02-01
HMS SPEY departs island
HMS SPEY of the Royal Navy, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th January 2024, departed the island today (31st January) on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. ...
2024-01-31
