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Seven (07) officers ready for naval service after completing Basic Orientation Course
The Passing out Parade of 07 naval officers who successfully completed Basic Orientation Course was held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (04th May 2024). The event was graced by Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, as the Chief Guest....
2024-05-04
Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 34 years, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva retired from naval service today (04th May 2024)....
2024-05-04
Navy assists in clearing blockages beneath Dodangoda and Agaliya bridges
In a remarkable display of its expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 03rd May 2024 cleared blockages under the Dodangoda and Agaliya bridges over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream....
2024-05-04
Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern seas
The Navy nabbed 06 persons for engaging in illegal light-coarse fishing, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Chalai, Jaffna on 03rd May 2024. The operation also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used by the suspects. ...
2024-05-04
Navy hands over term of SLCOMM President to Army
The Sri Lanka Navy handed over the term of the President of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) to the Sri Lanka Army on 26th April 2024. Accordingly, the ceremony to induct new SLCOMM President was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at Galadari, Colombo. The guest of honour of the occasion was the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Aloka Pathirana....
2024-05-03
Navy bags bunch of medals in National Karate Championship 2024
The men’s and women’s karate teams of the Sri Lanka Navy won 04 gold medals, 03 silver medals and 09 bronze medals in the National Karate Championship 2024, held at the Bandaragama Indoor Stadium from 27th to 29th April 2024. ...
2024-05-01
Thirteen (13) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea areas of Vankalei and Pallimunai, Mannar on 29th and 30th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 13 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operations also resulted in the confiscation of 777 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 05 trawlers....
2024-05-01
Approx. 1229kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Army and Police Narcotic Bureau, led to the recovery of approx. 1229kg of Tendu leaves in Mohoththuwaram in Kalpitiya on 30th April 2024. It is suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled into the country via sea....
2024-05-01
Newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (30th April 2024)....
2024-04-30
Disabled naval war veteran receives prosthetic leg
As part of the programme of providing prosthetic legs to disabled naval war veterans, Able Seaman (Retired) IDN Thilak Kumara who lost his limbs during the humanitarian operation, received a prosthetic leg. The donation was made at his house on 30th April 2024....
2024-04-30
Navy recovers cache of commercial explosives in Muthur
A search operation conducted by the Navy on Norway Island off Muthur on 28th April 2024 led to the recovery of a cache of explosives hidden in a ramshackle building in the area. Among the recovered items were 02 water gel sticks - a type of commercial explosives, 01 non-electric detonator, a 25 cm long safety fuse and 150g of TNT explosive....
2024-04-30
Inter Command Triathlon Championship - 2024 concludes
The Inter Command Triathlon Championship - 2024 was held at the Naval Dockyard and Sandy Bay beach in Trincomalee on 27th and 28th April 2024. The event was graced by the Commandant Naval & Maritime Academy and the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamege, as the Chief Guest. The Eastern Naval Command secured victory in the men's championship of the tournament, while the Training Command emerged victorious in the women's championship....
2024-04-29
Four (04) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea area of Pesalai, Mannar on 28th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 04 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 343 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and 02 dinghies....
2024-04-29
Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy attends 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in China
The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake attended the 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in China. The symposium was held from 21st to 24th April 2024 in the port city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province....
2024-04-29
Navy apprehends 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using commercial explosives
The Navy nabbed 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using commercial explosives, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Poduwakattu in Trincomalee and Kondachchikuda in Silawathurai on 26th and 27th April 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, diving gear and unauthorized fishing equipment. ...
2024-04-28
