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Nine (09) persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 09 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Alas Garden, Trincomalee on 21st December 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies used for this illegal activity....
2024-12-22
Emergency surgery at sea: Navy brings ashore injured fisherman
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler south of Sri Lanka, about 259 nautical miles (479km) off Galle. The fisherman in critical condition due to a fishing hook injury was rescued and treated, through the coordinated efforts of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. He was taken aboard SLNS Vijayabahu, where emergency surgery was performed to remove the hook. Subsequently, the fisherman was brought ashore on 22nd December and rushed to the National Hospital of Colombo, for further treatment....
2024-12-22
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 21st December 2024. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-12-21
Navy conveys festive greetings through Christmas Carols at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall
The Sri Lanka Navy Christian Council, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and the Navy Band, hosted the Navy Christmas Carols 2024 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara on 20th December 2024. Themed "Decked in Navy Blue and Red, Merry Christmas from the Seas to the Shore," the event was a vibrant celebration of the festive season. Graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event saw the participation of distinguished guests, including the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa....
2024-12-21
Navy delivers clean water solution with new RO plant at Ranpathwila Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, installed as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open for community use at the Ranpathwila Maha Vidyalaya in the Kahatagasdigiliya Divisional Secretariat, Anuradhapura on 20th December 2024. ...
2024-12-20
Forty-five (45) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 45 naval artificer apprentices of the 21st artificer intake of NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (20th December 2024). At the invitation of Acting Training Commander (E), Commander RS De Soyza, the ceremony was graced by Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Prashantha Anthony, as the Chief Guest....
2024-12-20
Navy triumphs as men's co runner-up in 13th Defence Services Archery Championship
The 13th Defence Services Archery Competition concluded successfully at the Air Force Ground, Katunayake on 17th and 18th December 2024. The Navy men's archery team secured the co-runner-up title, while the Navy women's archery team claimed third place in the event....
2024-12-20
A blood donation campaign held in Naval Hospital Northern Command
Coinciding with the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and the 30th SLNS Uththara Day, a blood donation campaign was held at the Naval Hospital of Northern Command on 18th December 2024....
2024-12-19
Navy plays a part in air-sea rescue courses
The Sri Lanka Navy played a role in the successful completion of the Air-Sea Rescue Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on 18th December 2024 at Browns Beach, Negombo....
2024-12-19
Knife Throwing sport introduced to the Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy introduced the sport of knife throwing to its sports programme through a groundbreaking three-day workshop held at the Welisara Naval Complex from 12th to 14th December 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka....
2024-12-19
Deputy Minister of Defence looks in to the welfare of disabled war heroes
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting to address the issues related to the benefits and concessions of disabled veterans at the Disaster Management Centre today (Dec 11)....
2024-12-19
Navy’s 74th Anniversary celebrated with blood donation campaign at Command Naval Hospital, North Central Naval Command
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Command Naval Hospital in the North Central Naval Command on 17th December 2024....
2024-12-19
Commander of the Navy visits North Central Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to the North Central Naval Command on 15th December 2024. During the visit, he inaugurated several key facilities, including a newly established Inshore Patrol Craft Repair Facility at Naval Detachment Thavulpadu of SLNS Gajaba, an Administrative Building, a two-story Junior Sailors' Mess with a General Mess at Naval Detachment Oluthudai, and a new Junior Sailors' Married Quarters at SLNS Pussadewa....
2024-12-18
Navy riders showcased their prowess in ‘Mahameruwa Rally Supercross - 2024’
Sri Lanka Navy riders showcased their prowess in ‘Mahameruwa Rally Supercross - 2024’ which was organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Riders at Mahameruwa motor track in Giriulla on 15th December 2024....
2024-12-17
Sri Lanka Navy hosts Colombo tour and dragon boat training for Delft students
Under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy hosted a memorable Colombo tour and dragon boat training for 30 students from Delft Maha Vidyalaya, Jaffna, on 13th and 14th December 2024. These students were champions of the 8th Canoe Sprint National Championship in the School Division Dragon Boat event....
2024-12-15
