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Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Fair opens in Welisara
At the invitation of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Mala Lamahewa, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera declared open Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Fair at the Welisara Naval Complex today (10th April 2024). NSVU organizes this annual fair for the benefit of naval personnel and their families, aiming to enhance their welfare. ...
2024-04-10
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) sets Serendib World Record climbing Adam's Peak in record time
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) of the Sri Lanka Navy achieved a remarkable feat, setting a Serendib World Record for climbing Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) in an impressive time of 23 hours and 46 minutes, using four different routes. He achieved this record by becoming the first person to complete the most ascents of Adam's Peak within 24 hours, conquering all four routes of Nallathanniya, Erathna, Palabaddala, and Malingboda....
2024-04-10
Inaugural Talaimannar-Dhanushkodi Adams bridge paddle challenge to get underway
The inaugural Adams bridge paddle challenge from Talaimannar, Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi, India is scheduled to be held on 10th and 11th April 2024. The event organized by the Ministry of Sports, National Association of Canoeing and Kayak Sri Lanka and Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, will be facilitated by the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2024-04-09
A suspect held in Trincomalee for peddling heroin
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Samudragama, Trincomalee on 08th April 2024, led to the arrest of a drug peddler (01) with over 6g of heroin....
2024-04-09
Navy cyclists win men’s and women’s third places in Yakkala Cycling Tournament 2024
Sri Lanka Navy cyclists won third places in both men’s and women’s events in the Yakkala Cycling Tournament 2024. The tournament was held on 06th April 2024, covering the Yakkala area....
2024-04-09
Sri Lanka Navy outplays Malaysia in Asian Cricket Council Premier Cup T-20 practice match
In a thrilling T-20 practice match held at the Navy Cricket Ground, Welisara on 08th April 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy team emerged victorious over the Malaysian national team. The encounter was a practice match of the Malaysian national team ahead of the Asian Cricket Council Premier Cup T-20....
2024-04-09
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Kilinochchi
The Navy apprehended 08 persons for their involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during a search operation carried out in the sea and beach areas of Nagar Kovil, Kilinochchi on 08th April 2024. The operation also led to the seizure of 540 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 04 dinghies and diving gear. ...
2024-04-09
Rear Admiral Thushara Karunathunga takes over command of Southeastern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Thushara Karunathunga who was newly appointed as Commander Southeastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters on 08 April 2024....
2024-04-09
Sri Lanka Navy Directorate of Naval Design receives IESL recognition
Sri Lanka Navy Directorate of Naval Design (DND) received recognition from the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) to train Graduate Engineers for Corporate Membership of IESL (Chartered Engineer) in the Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture disciplines. The Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe presented the certification received in this regard to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (08th April 2024)....
2024-04-08
Ceylon Cold Beverages sponsors Indo-Sri Lanka Annual Canoeing Sprint 2024
The Indo-Sri Lanka Annual Canoeing Sprint – 2024 is set to take place from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi on10th and 11th April 2024. Mr. JMCT Jayasundara, Managing Director of Ceylon Cold Beverages, the drinking water sponsor of the event, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at Navy Headquarters on 08th April to confirm sponsorship in a symbolic gesture....
2024-04-08
Preliminary discussions on transfer of EX- U.S. Coast Guard Medium Endurance Cutter USCGC Decisive held at Navy Headquarters
In a significant development, successful preliminary discussions were held at the Navy Headquarters, Colombo from 03rd to 05th April 2024, regarding the transfer of the EX-U.S. Coast Guard Medium Endurance Cutter USCGC Decisive to the Sri Lanka Navy. The meeting was chaired by Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Saman Perera and the Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Commander Sean Jin. ...
2024-04-08
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 04th April 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters on 08th April 2024 and expressed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff....
2024-04-08
MRCC Colombo coordinates bringing ashore distressed local multiday fishing trawler
A local fishing trawler in distress was rescued by the Indian Coast Guard with the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo. The rescued trawler is now being towed back to Sri Lanka by another local fishing trawler. The troubled fishing trawler experienced an engine malfunction while navigating in the northern waters, approximately 91 kilometers away from Point Pedro, and was adrift, edging closer towards Indian territory....
2024-04-08
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled stock of cashew nuts and ginger in Kankasanthurai
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in Awalsandi beach area in Kankasanthurai on 08th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with over 50kg of cashew nuts and more than 205kg of dried ginger. These items, believed to have been smuggled via sea routes, were found in a three-wheeler (01) which was also taken into the naval custody. ...
2024-04-08
Navy's oarsmen and women dominate 39th National Rowing Championship
The 39th Junior, Intermediate, and Senior National Rowing Championship 2024 was held at Diyawanna waters from 03rd to 06th April 2024. At the event, Navy athletes secured second place in both the men's and women's categories, and also clinched the men's intermediate championship....
2024-04-07
