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Deputy Director of Defence and Security Cooperation Department of French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs meets with Commander of the Navy
A French delegation comprising Deputy Director of the Defence and Security Cooperation Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jerome BRESSON and French Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Emmanuel PELTRIAUX met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 10th December 2024. A French delegation comprising Deputy Director of the Defence and Security Cooperation Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jerome BRESSON and French Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, based in Ne...
2024-12-11
New Naval Attaché at Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The new Naval Attaché at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Captain ZHENG Zhaoping called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 10th December 2024....
2024-12-11
Navy Team “B” wins championship of “Waves & Wings” Beach Handball Tournament 2024
The ‘Waves and Wings’ Beach Handball Tournament, organized by Rotaract Colombo West, took place on 07th and 08th December 2024, at Mount Lavinia Beach. The championship match featured an exciting face-off between the Navy ‘A’ and Navy ‘B’ teams, with Navy ‘B’ emerging as champions and Navy ‘A’ securing the runner-up position....
2024-12-11
Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy at the Fishing Observation Point of Palleimunai in Mannar and Mohoththuwaram beach area of Ilangathurei in Trincomalee on 07th and 09th December 2024 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects together with a dinghy for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers and another 03 persons along with a dinghy for using explosives for fishing activities. ...
2024-12-10
Navy conducts dental clinics in Embilipitiya
The Directorate of Dental Services Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and Good Neighbours Foundation (Guarantee) Limited, successfully conducted another phase of a dental care initiative in Embilipitiya area on 05th and 06th December 2024. ...
2024-12-10
Commander of the Navy calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office today (10th December 2024). ...
2024-12-10
Gilanpasa Puja and Alms Giving held at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in view of 74th Anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa attended religious rituals where Alms Giving was held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy today (09th December 2024). In addition, a Gilanpasa Buddha Puja ritual was also held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises on 08th December. The events have been organized as part of the religious segment of the 74th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2024-12-10
Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation's maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today, 09th December 2024. Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of programmes are being conducted across all Naval Commands, highlighting the Navy's enduring traditions and religious practices as part of the anniversary festivities....
2024-12-09
Two (02) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters intercepted
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard intercepted 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehended Indian fishermen, during a special operation conducted off the Delft Island on 08th December 2024....
2024-12-08
Governor of Northern Province meets with Commander of the Navy
The Governor of Northern Province, Hon. Nagalingam Vethanayahan met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 07th December 2024. ...
2024-12-08
All-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies invoke blessings on 74th Anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended an all-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 06th and 07th December 2024. The meritorious events were organized to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 74th Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-12-07
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 50 Mn gross street value in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 126kg and 300g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Delft Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 07th December 2024....
2024-12-07
Marking 74 years of service, Navy hosts blood donation campaign in Northwestern Naval Command
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Command Naval Hospital in Northwestern Naval Area on 06th December 2024....
2024-12-07
A suspect held with 881 conch shells on Delft Island
The Navy and Police arrested an individual (1) for the unlawful possession of about 881 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Thaleithurai area of Delft Island on 06th December 2024. ...
2024-12-07
Navy seizes about 555kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehends 03 suspects
The Navy seized about 555kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy, during separate operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon and Handala sea area on 06th December 2024. ...
2024-12-07
