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Status quo of the loss of Sri Lanka Navy senior sailor during operation to seize Indian poaching trawler on 25th June 2024
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation off Kankasanthurai, Jaffna in the wee hours of 25th June 2024, to seize an Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters. During this operation, a senior sailor from the Navy Special Boat Squadron sustained critical injuries due to the aggressive manoeuvres of the Indian trawler, resisting its seizure. Unfortunately, the senior sailor succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna....
2024-06-26
Navy intercepts fishing trawler with over 191kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 2572 million, six (06) apprehended
In another successful operation of the Sri Lanka Navy, on receipt of information to Naval Intelligence, a local multi-day fishing trawler (01) carrying a large haul of narcotics, with 06 suspects aboard, was intercepted on the high seas about 120 (about 222 km) off Colombo on 24th June 2024. The operation, carried out by deploying SLNS Nandimithra, resulted in the seizure of more than 191kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE), including their packaging. Meanwhile, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera arrived at the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour today (26th June) to ins...
2024-06-26
Navy seizes a poaching trawler in northern waters of Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the wee hours of today (25th June 2024). The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (1) and apprehension of 10 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kankasanthurai, Jaffna. In an unfortunate turn of events, a sailor from the Navy Special Boat Squadron sustained critical injuries due to the aggressive manoeuvres of an Indian trawler, resisting its seizure. Unfortunately, the sailor succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Teaching Hospital in Jaf...
2024-06-25
Three (03) suspects with heroin valued over Rs. 05 million held in Wattala
A search operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotic Bureau in Wattala on 24th June 2024, led to the arrest of 03 suspects (02 males and 01 female) with about 200g of heroin and seizure of a three wheeler....
2024-06-24
Approx. 46 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves seized in Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the South Bar area of Mannar on 24th June 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 46kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country....
2024-06-24
Commander of the Navy visits Trincomalee North and South
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to Trincomalee North and South within the Eastern Naval Command on 22nd and 23rd June 2024. The purpose of the visit was to assess the status of important welfare and operational matters within the area. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors at SLNS Walagamba, regarding operational readiness and future prospects of the organization....
2024-06-24
Navy assists conduct of General Conferences of World Buddhist Sangha Youth World Alliance of Buddhist at Nagadeepa Temple
The 20th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) and 5th General Conference of World Alliance of Buddhist (WAB) were held at Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya on 22nd June 2024, under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Nawadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Navy played a crucial role in facilitating the successful conduct of these significant events....
2024-06-24
INS Kamorta departs island concluding formal visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kamorta which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024, departed the island today (23rd June), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the port of Trincomalee following naval traditions....
2024-06-23
Commander of the Navy attends opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone
The opening of Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone was held under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Anuradhapura on Poson Poya day (21st June 2024). The occasion was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-06-23
Navy seizes 03 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 22nd and wee hours of 23rd June 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna. ...
2024-06-23
Approx. 407 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves seized in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Wellamundalama area of Kalpitiya on 22nd June 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 407kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country....
2024-06-23
JMSDF SAMIDARE departs island concluding formal visit
SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), which arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024, departed the island today (22nd June), 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....
2024-06-22
Two suspects held with local cannabis valued over Rs. 20 million in Tissamaharama
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy, Coast Guard and Police in Kirinda of Tissamaharama in the dark hours of 20th June 2024 led to the arrest of 02 suspects, who were preparing over 104kg of local cannabis for transportation, and seizure of a cab. ...
2024-06-21
Navy conducts mobile dental services on the sidelines of World Oral Health Day
In view of World Oral Health Day, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted mobile dental services for school children and naval personnel on 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th and 20th June 2024 in the North Central Naval Command. ...
2024-06-21
JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo
SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (20th June 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2024-06-20
