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A dinghy with 400kg of Tendu leaves held in Negombo
The Navy found a dinghy (01) loaded with about 400kg of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the Basiyawaththa area of Negombo lagoon on 25th September 2024. ...
2024-09-27
Commander of the Navy participates in formal duty assumption of new Defence Secretary
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 23rd September 2024 participated in the formal duty assumption of the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The President, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence....
2024-09-25
Navy renders assistance to distressed Indian fishing trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard assisted an Indian fishing trawler that drifted into Sri Lankan waters near Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna, due to a mechanical failure. After inspecting the vessel on 22nd September 2024, repairs were carried out, and the trawler, along with its 05 crew members, was safely escorted up to IMBL on 23rd September 2024....
2024-09-24
Navy takes hold of over 1318kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Mannar
The Navy took hold of about 1318kg and 22g (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the sea areas of Talaimannar and Mannar sea areas on 21st and 22nd September 2024....
2024-09-23
Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 37 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted off Point Pedro, Jaffna today (21st September 2024)....
2024-09-21
Navy takes hold of approx. 506kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Navy took hold of about 506kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the beach areas of Puttalam and Mannar on 20th September 2024. ...
2024-09-21
Navy takes hold of 810kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam
A search operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Excise Department in the Alankuda area of Puttalam on 19th September 2024 led to the seizure of 810kg of smuggled Tendu leaves....
2024-09-20
Passenger vessel ‘Neduntharakai’ commences operations after full docking by Navy
The passenger vessel ‘Neduntharakai’ was ceremonially handed over to the Road Development Authority (RDA) in Delft on 19th September 2024, following the completion of full docking by the Sri Lanka Navy. This vessel has been deployed by the Road Development Authority for passenger transport between the Delft Island and Kurikattuwan Jetty in Jaffna....
2024-09-20
Navy takes hold of 1648kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in the sea area from Wellamundalam to Kolankanaththa in Kalpitiya and the beach vicinity of Kolankanaththa on 17th and 18th September 2024 led to the seizure of more than 1648kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves....
2024-09-19
Navy receives sponsorship for medical grade RO plant to be installed at National Hospital
Sanken Overseas Pvt Ltd handed over a cheque to the Sri Lanka Navy on 19th September 2024 for the installation of a medical grade RO plant at the National Hospital, Colombo. The cheque was presented to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, at Navy Headquarters. This project, part of the Naval Social Responsibility initiative, will be carried out using the Navy’s manpower and industrial expertise....
2024-09-19
Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Embassy of France meets with Commander of the Navy
The Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Embassy of France in Colombo, H.E. Marie-Noëlle Duris met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (19th September 2024). The purpose of the visit was to introduce the newly appointed French Director of studies of the Regional Center for Maritime Studies, Lieutenant Commander Carine BUZAUD....
2024-09-19
Navy assists conduct of holy festival of Verugalampati Sri Chitravelayuthar Swamy Temple in Verugal
The annual holy festival at the historic Verugalampati Sri Chitravelayuthar Swamy Temple in Verugal concluded on 18th September 2024. The 14-day festival, celebrated in reverence of God Murugan, saw a large gathering of devotees. The Navy provided essential lifesaving services to those participating in the religious rituals at the Verugal Aru....
2024-09-19
Navy apprehends 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using commercial explosives
The Navy nabbed 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using commercial explosives, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Jinnapuram in Trincomalee and Karnatakerni in Mullaitivu on 17th September 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment....
2024-09-19
Two suspects with smuggled stock of insecticides held in Kalpitiya
In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects along with a stock of smuggled insecticides off Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya, in the dark hours of 17th September 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used to smuggle insecticides. ...
2024-09-19
Bangladesh National Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A 21-member delegation, comprising student officers from the Armed Forces War Course – 2024 of Bangladesh National Defence College, along with its directing staff, visited Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (18th September 2024). As part of this study tour, the Commandant of Bangladesh National Defence College, Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-09-18
