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Playground stage renovated by Navy unveiled at Talaimannar Pier Vidyalayam
Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando declared open a renovated playground stage at Talaimannar Pier Vidyalayam, Mannar today (12th August 2024). The Navy mustered its manpower and industrial expertise to renovate the stage, which was in dilapidated condition....
2024-08-12
Commander of the Navy felicitates Leading Seaman Subasinghe for his achievement in 4th Asian Para Games in China
Leading Seaman SMASM of the Sri Lanka Navy showcased his talent by securing a bronze medal in the men’s 400 meters event in the 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China on 28th October 2023. Inviting him to the Navy Headquarters today (12th August 2024), the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera appreciated his achievement and awarded the athlete with a cash prize. ...
2024-08-12
Navy’s Military Working Dog Unit receives 02 Belgian Malinois puppies
Captain Erald Dharmarathna (Master Mariner) donated two Belgian Malinois puppies, along with essential equipment, to the Sri Lanka Navy's Military Working Dog (MWD) unit on 09th August 2024. This substantial contribution was formally received by Acting Commandant Naval Infantry, Commodore Sanath Pitigala, marking a significant enhancement in the operational capabilities of the Navy’s (MWD) unit....
2024-08-12
Navy takes hold of more than 410kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Navy took hold of about 410kg and 800g (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Mannar and Kalpitiya on 10th and 11th August 2024....
2024-08-12
Sri Lankan national arrived by Indian fishing boat arrested at Vennappuwa beach
During a coordinated operation by the Navy and Police, a Sri Lankan national who arrived on the shores of Thal Deka (Kadawatha), Vennappuwa by an Indian fishing boat was arrested on 10th August 2024....
2024-08-11
Three (03) dinghies with 2,068kg of Tendu leaves and 06 suspects intercepted in northwestern seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard off the Kudiramalei Point of northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 09th August 2024, led to the interception of 03 dinghies with about 2,068kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and 06 suspects. ...
2024-08-10
About 3524 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves recovered in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Kandakuliya and sea area off Uchchamuni of Kalpitiya on 08th August 2024, led to the recovery of about 3524kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country via sea....
2024-08-09
Four (04) Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 04 Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 35 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off the Kudiramalei Point in northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 08th August 2024....
2024-08-09
Navy apprehends a suspect with about 689kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam
During a search operation at Erambugodella Beach in Puttalam, this morning (08th August 2024), the Navy seized approximately 689 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves being loaded onto a lorry. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect and the seizure of a dinghy and the lorry involved....
2024-08-08
Commodore Sanjeewa Perera assumes duties as Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Commodore Sanjeewa Perera assumed duties as Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) at his office in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (08th August 2024)....
2024-08-08
First Seva Vanitha Singer Showroom opens in Welisara
The President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Mala Lamahewa declared open the first of its kind Seva Vanitha Singer Showroom at the Welisara Naval Complex today (07th August 2024). This significant initiative aims to expand the welfare benefits available to naval personnel and their families....
2024-08-07
Navy retrieves 04kg and 740g of gold from Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy at Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya on 06th August 2024, led to the recovery of a parcel weighing 04kg and 740g of gold from the depths of the lagoon. Additionally, the Navy seized a dinghy near Thorayadi beach, which is suspected to have been used for smuggling the package....
2024-08-07
Newly appointed Defence Attaché of Embassy of Republic of Korea in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka and Nepal, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th August 2024)....
2024-08-06
Navy recovers commercial explosive cache from Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a cache of explosives during a search operation conducted in the South Bar area of Mannar on 05th August 2024. The explosives included 60 gelignite sticks – a type of commercial explosive, 30 non electric detonators and 350g of C4 explosives. Additionally, the Navy apprehended a cab (01) at the scene, suspected of transporting these explosive materials....
2024-08-06
Two (02) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off Kudiramalei Point, south of Mannar seas on 05th August 2024....
2024-08-06
