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Navy assists transfer of injured fisherman rescued through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler on the high seas south of Sri Lanka. Initially, the fisherman was retrieved by a Merchant Vessel in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore today (18th September 2024), he was rushed to the National Hospital of Colombo, for medical attention....
2024-09-18
8th Canoe Sprint National Championship comes to Jaffna for the first time
The 8th Canoe Sprint National Championship, organized by the National Association for Canoeing and Kayaking in Sri Lanka (NACKSL), culminated in Jaffna, offering a novel experience. For the first time, the events took place in the captivating waters off Jaffna Fort from 14th to 16th September 2024. When the Sri Lanka Army clinched the championship, the Sri Lanka Navy secured the runner up title. ...
2024-09-18
Two persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 persons for their involvement in light-coarse fishing, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Chundikulam, Jaffna on 16th September 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....
2024-09-17
Inter-Command Squash Tournament - 2024 concludes in Trincomalee
The Inter-Command Squash Tournament took place at the squash court in the Eastern Naval Command from 09th to 14th September 2024. The Afloat Command emerged victorious in the men's category, while the Western Naval Command claimed the women's championship....
2024-09-16
Woman with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 37 million held in Palai
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Chavakachcheri, Palei on 15th September 2024 led to the apprehension of a woman with about 94kg and 520g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used to smuggle narcotics. ...
2024-09-15
Navy takes hold of approx. 700kg of smuggled Tendu leaves off Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Navy off Kalpitiya on 14th September 2024 led to the seizure of approx. 700kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and a dinghy....
2024-09-15
Thirty-two (32) RABS personnel awarded insignia on completion of training
Four (04) officers and twenty-eight (28) sailors who successfully completed the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Qualifying Course-28, were awarded insignia at the parade ground of RABS Headquarters in Gagewadiya, Puttalam on 14th September 2024. Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris graced the event as the Chief Guest....
2024-09-15
18 persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard apprehended 18 persons for their involvement in light-coarse fishing and use of unauthorized fishing nets, during search operations conducted in the sea areas of Kilinochchi, Kalpitiya and Trincomalee on 13th and 14th September 2024. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 09 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....
2024-09-15
Navy conducts blood donation campaign in North Central Naval Command
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held in the North Central Naval Command on 14th September 2024....
2024-09-14
Navy conducts beach cleaning programme parallel with International Coastal Cleanup Day
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme on 14th September 2024 at Dewata in Galle and Hambantota, in parallel with the International Coastal Cleanup Day (21st September)....
2024-09-14
Navy seizes approx. 371kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehends a suspect in Puttalam
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy with the Police led to the interception of a van transporting approx. 371kg of smuggled Tendu leaves, at the roadblock of Karamba in Puttalam on 12th September 2024. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of a suspect in connection to the incident. ...
2024-09-13
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana
The Sri Lanka Navy today (13th September 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 36 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-09-13
Military athletes unite as 13th Defence Services Games commence in Panagoda
The 13th Defence Services Games was officially declared open at the Indoor Sports Stadium of Panagoda Army camp on 12th September 2024. The glittering ceremony was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-09-13
A veteran Navy member meets Commander of the Navy
In a moment of great significance, Petty Officer BAD Wijethilaka (Retd), who served in the Royal Ceylon Navy, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, at Navy Headquarters today (12th September 2024). ...
2024-09-12
Navy conducts beach cleaning programme parallel with International Coastal Cleanup Day
The Sri Lanka Navy partnered with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to conduct a beach cleaning programme on 10th and 11th September 2024. The initiative, set in motion in parallel with the International Coastal Cleanup Day, was held at the Sinnamugaththuwaram and Arugam Bay beaches. ...
2024-09-12
