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Kerala cannabis over Rs. 21 million street value held by Navy in Kaddaikadu, Veththalakerni
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kaddaikadu beach area of Veththalakerni on 05th January 2024, led to the recovery of Kerala cannabis weighing over 53kg (wet weight)....
2024-01-06
Navy recovers haul of Tendu leaves in Ambalangoda seas
The Navy recovered a haul of Tendu leaves weighing about 118kg (wet weight), adrift in Ambalangoda sea area, during a patrol carried out in the sea area on 05th January 2024....
2024-01-06
Navy continues to deploy relief teams to aid flood victims in Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa
The Sri Lanka Navy, since 31st of December 2023, has mobilized its relief teams in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams continue to provide assistance to students taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination and address the daily requirements of impacted communities....
2024-01-06
Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler carrying more than 245kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 3190 million, in seas west of Hikkaduwa
In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler carrying narcotics, at sea about 28 nautical miles (50km) west of Hikkaduwa. Acting on coordinated intelligence efforts by the Navy, Police Narcotic Bureau and other intelligence services a Fast Attack Craft intercepted the suspicious fishing trawler. Upon being escorted to the Galle harbour this morning (05th January 2024), it was inspected in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and over 245kg (including packages) of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin valued over Rs. 31...
2024-01-05
Navy deploys teams to aid flood victims in Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa
The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up relief efforts in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather, deploying teams to meet the daily needs of affected communities since 31st December 2023. ...
2024-01-04
A large consignment of narcotics and 343 persons engaged in illegal activities brought to justice as a result of naval operations in 2023
The Navy's operations in 2023 yielded impressive results, bringing to justice 343 persons, both local and foreign, involved in a wide array of illegal acts such as smuggling of narcotics, prescription drugs, and contraband as well as apprehending those involved in human smuggling. ...
2024-01-03
Navy extends helping hand to flood victims in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy mobilized its flood relief teams to the Kinniya area of Trincomalee on 01st January 2024, to extend flood relief to affected communities in the area. As people in those localities are facing hardships due to floods in the wake of inclement weather, the Navy teams are currently working in full swing to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities....
2024-01-02
NMA’s professional publication ‘The Porthole’ presented to Commander of the Navy
The Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage officially presented a copy of NMA’s annual professional publication named ‘The Porthole’ to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (01st January 2024)....
2024-01-01
Navy takes over hoisting of National Flag at Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at President’s House
Sri Lanka Navy took over the customary duty of the hoisting of National Flag at the Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at the President's House from the Sri Lanka Army. The Navy assumed those responsibilities at the Galle Face and Navy Headquarters on 31st December 2023 and today (01st January 2024)....
2024-01-01
Navy women's weightlifting team shares title at National Weightlifting Championship
The Navy women's weightlifting team clinched the co-championship title at the National Weightlifting Championship held from 27th to 30th December 2023 at the National Sports Complex, Gallalla in Polonnaruwa. In a thrilling display of strength and determination, Navy’s Woman Able Seaman BC Priyanthi went on to set three (03) national records in the tournament. ...
2024-01-01
Navy commences 2024 with oath of allegiance to public service
A solemn occasion to mark the commencement of duties of the year 2024 was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters this morning (01st January 2024)....
2024-01-01
Navy hosts officers’ get-together at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall for 73rd Anniversary
The officers’ get-together of Sri Lanka Navy was held on a colourful note at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall on 30th December 2023. The officers’ get-together was yet another segment of a wide-ranging programmes organised by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions, to mark its 73rd Anniversary. At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa the occasion was graced by the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) along with his spouse, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda...
2023-12-31
A special religious programme at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya showers blessings on 73rd Anniversary of the Navy
As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 29th December 2023, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa....
2023-12-30
Twenty nine (29) Direct Entry officers pass out at Naval and Maritime Academy
A colourful ceremony saw the passing out of 29 Direct Entry officers of the 1/ 2022 intake of Volunteer Naval Force at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee today (29th December 2023). At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, the event was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest....
2023-12-29
High Commissioner of New Zealand pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, H.E. Michael Appleton paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (29th December 2023)....
2023-12-29
