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Logistics excellence achieved with certificate awarding to LLMC No. 9
The Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) No. 9 concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony on 01 Jun 25, at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee. The event was dignified by the presence of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph. ...
2025-06-01
“Logistics Conference 2025” wraps up on successful note in Trincomalee
The 7th edition of “Logistics Conference”, organized by the Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) No. 9, took place on 31 Jun 25 at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Leveraging Adaptive Logistics in Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Volatile Global Economy’. The event was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, as the Chief Guest, upon the invitation of the Commandant NMA, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph....
2025-06-01
Navy seizes over 1316kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate search operations
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Kalmunai Point of Pooneryn and Sampakulam, Jaffna on 30 May 25 led to the seizure of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 1316kg....
2025-06-01
Navy indulges in its passion for shoreline conservation initiatives
In a significant push towards environmental sustainability, the Sri Lanka Navy engaged in shoreline conservation initiatives at Galle Face on 29 May 25. The programme was conducted to coincide with the National War Heroes’ commemoration. ...
2025-06-01
Sri Lanka Navy Band strikes the right chord with leadership programme
A two-day Motivational, Leadership, and Team Building programme was successfully conducted for the Sri Lanka Navy Band personnel at SLNS Gemunu on 27 and 28 May 25, under the supervision of the Director of Music (DOM). The initiative aimed to energize the harmonious blend of discipline and artistry to the next level as Sri Lanka Navy band stands the distinguished symbol of the Navy’s ceremonial tradition and musical prowess resonating far beyond our shores. ...
2025-06-01
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (30 May 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-05-30
Community gains access to clean water through RO plant at Karavilagala Ananda Sambodhi Viharaya, Anuradhapura
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at Karavilagala Ananda Sambodhi Viharaya in Palagala, Anuradhapura on 27 May 25. ...
2025-05-29
Twenty-six (26) persons held for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 20 to 25 May 25, twenty-six (26) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Kokkuthuduwai, Thiriyaya, Nayaru, Mankerni, Waleithoddam, Kuduirippu, Pulleyaradi, Vavunativu and Kanankuda. The individuals were caught while engaging in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized fishing gear....
2025-05-29
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera, the newly appointed Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee on 28 May 25. ...
2025-05-29
Naval operations seize Kendu leaves, Kerala cannabis and methamphetamine with 06 suspects on multiple locations
Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 25 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 252kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, 12.75g of Kerala cannabis and 3g and 155mg of methamphetamine (ice). Additionally, six (06) suspects were apprehended in connection with the illegal activities....
2025-05-29
Coordinated naval operation intercepts 02 local fishing trawlers smuggling a large haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 11 suspects
Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas off the southern coast, apprehending 11 suspects along with 02 local multi-day fishing trawlers, involved in smuggling of narcotics. The operation was mounted in collaboration with the State Intelligence Service, the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and the Regional Coordination Operation Centres. The drug-laden trawlers and suspects were escorted this morning (28 May 25) to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour where the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), along with the C...
2025-05-28
National Hydrographer Calls on Defence Secretary
The National Hydrographer of Sri Lanka, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on Monday (May 26)....
2025-05-27
Navy takes lead in rolling out training for safety of fishing community
In a bid to enhance safety and emergency preparedness among fishing communities, the Sri Lanka Navy in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted training programmes at Cod Bay and Valaichchenai Fisheries Harbours on 21 and 24 May 25. ...
2025-05-26
Navy continues social responsibility efforts with blood donation events
In a heartwarming act of social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy organized two blood donation campaigns at SLNS Thammanna and the Naval Hospital in the Eastern Naval Command on 22 and 23 May 25....
2025-05-26
9th Presidential Induction Ceremony of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine
Surgeon Rear Admiral Janaka Marambe was inducted as the 9th President of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) in a ceremony held on 20 May 25 at the Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall in Welisara. The event was graced by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as the Chief Guest, with Consultant Neurologist Dr. Harsha Gunasekara attending as the Guest of Honour....
2025-05-23
