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Prime Minister Chief Guest at National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration in Battaramulla
The Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena on 19th May 2024 presided over the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration 2024 held at the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla. The ceremony held in a dignified sequence was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-05-19
Navy constructs narcotics incineration facility in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy enabled its manpower and industrial expertise to construct a facility for incineration of narcotics which are seized during operations. The facility made available in Wanathavilluwa, Puttalam was declared open by the Minister of Public Security, Hon. Tiran Alles on 18th May 2024. ...
2024-05-19
34th JNSC concludes with graduation ceremony at NMA
The 34th Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC-34) came to a successful end at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). The graduation ceremony of JNSC-34 was held on 17th May 2024 under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of Commandant NMA Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage....
2024-05-19
Navy apprehends 22 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 22 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Nagar Kovil and Kudarappu, Kilinochchi and Adukkupadu, Trincomalee on 17th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 07 dinghies, about 400 sea cucumbers and unauthorized fishing gear employed for these illegal acts....
2024-05-18
Navy aids in rescue of fishermen from distressed local fishing trawler in eastern waters
In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel were rescued off the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 42 nautical miles (77km) off the Batticaloa Lighthouse on 17th May 2024. One (01) of the rescued individuals was transferred to Trincomalee by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard for medical attention, while the remaining two (02) were transferred to Valaichchenai by another fishing vessel that was in the vicinity....
2024-05-18
Sea Vision Operator Course concludes on successful note
The Sea Vision Operator Course, organized by the Office of the Defence Cooperation of the Embassy of the United States to Sri Lanka, was successfully held at the Light House Galley in Colombo from 13th to 17th May 2024....
2024-05-18
Navy designs 02 medical grade RO plants for Hemodialysis Unit at National Hospital - Kandy
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project, 02 medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants designed for the Hemodialysis Unit at National Hospital – Kandy were declared open for community use on 17th May 2024....
2024-05-18
3146 Sailors advanced on 15th Victory Day anniversary
Coinciding with the 15th Victory Day anniversary 3146 sailors have been advanced to their next higher rates by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, with the approval of Hon. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces....
2024-05-18
Twenty (20) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 20 naval artificer apprentices of the 20th artificer intake of NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (17th May 2024). At the invitation of Acting Training Commander, Commander RS De Soyza, the ceremony was graced by Director General Civil Engineering, Rear Admiral Hiran Balasooriya, as the Chief Guest....
2024-05-17
Navy apprehends 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Ambalanpokkanei, Mullaitivu and Poduwakattu, Trincomalee on 16th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear employed for these illegal acts....
2024-05-17
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, who was newly appointed as Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee today (16th May 2024). ...
2024-05-16
Approx. 338kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Northwestern waters
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area, Kalpitiya on 15th May 2024, led to the recovery of approx. 338kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled into the country....
2024-05-16
Navy apprehends 29 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 29 persons for engaging in an assortment of illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Chundikulam and Kudarappu in Kilinochchi and Talpadu in Mannar on 15th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 11 dinghies, about 210 sea cucumbers, diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear. ...
2024-05-16
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets with Commander Northern Naval Area
During her visit to the Northern Province, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung met with the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe at the Northern Naval Command Headquarters on 15th May 2024....
2024-05-16
Navy nabs 02 persons with a stock of sea cucumbers in Silawathura
A special search operation mounted by the Navy in Pandaraweli beach vicinity, Silawathura on 14th May 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 individuals who were in the process of preparing about 3500 illegally harvested sea cucumbers for transportation. Along with the stock of sea cucumbers, a cab used for this illegal act was also taken into the naval custody....
2024-05-16
