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Commander of the Navy embarks on a visit to SLNS Nipuna
Embarking on an official visit to SLNS Nipuna on 21 Apr 25, the Commander of the Navy interacted with recruits as well as officers and sailors of the Directing Staff. Addressing them, the Navy Chief underscored the shared responsibility of both trainees and trainers and offered key directives to enhance the effectiveness of training programmes, ensuring they remain results-driven....
2025-04-22
Southeastern Naval Command joins in New Year festivities
The Southeastern Naval Command celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals (Bak Maha Ulela) with great fervor at SLNS Mahanaga on 15 Apr 25 and SLNS Deegayu on 18 Apr 25, under the patronage of the Commander Southeastern Naval Area....
2025-04-21
Southern Naval Command marks New Year with grand celebrations
The Southern Naval Command held its Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bakmaha Ulela) in grand style at SLNS Nipuna on 18 Apr 25. The Commander Southern Naval Area attended as the Chief Guest, adding prestige to the event....
2025-04-20
Northern Naval Command celebrates vibrant New Year festival
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bak Maha Ulela) of the Northern Naval Command was celebrated with great enthusiasm at SLNS Uttara on 18 Apr 25. The Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval presided over the event as the Chief Guest....
2025-04-20
Eastern Naval Command hosts festive New Year event
A lively Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration (Bak Maha Ulela) was organized by the Eastern Naval Command at SLN Dockyard on 17 Apr 25, with the Commander Eastern Naval Area gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest....
2025-04-20
Northwestern Naval Command hosts colourful New Year festival
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival (Bak Maha Ulela) of the Northwestern Naval Command was held on a colourful note at SLNS Barana on 16 Apr 25. The event was graced by the Commander Northwestern Naval Area, as the Chief Guest. ...
2025-04-20
Navy seizes smuggled cosmetic products in waters north of Mannar
In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of smuggled cosmetic products adrift in the Kiranchi sea area, north of Mannar on 16 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-17
Navy steps in to combat sudden fire broke out on fishing trawler
The Navy promptly responded to a sudden fire that broke out on a fishing trawler at the Galle Fisheries Harbour on 14 Apr 25.The blaze was first spotted by personnel on board SLNS Prathapa, stationed nearby. ...
2025-04-17
SLNS Sindurala hosts spectacular celebrations as naval splendor meets New Year joy
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Commercial Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and Haritha TV, hosted the "Sayuratha Surya Mangalya - 2025" Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration on 14 Apr 25. The vibrant event took place aboard the Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sindurala, featuring rich cultural performances and traditional festivities. ...
2025-04-15
Navy apprehends 06 suspects with 145kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in Udappuwa
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach and sea areas of Karukapane, Udappuwa on 13 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 145kg of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During these operations, the Navy also apprehended 06 suspects in connection to the act of smuggling....
2025-04-15
Navy empowers fishing community on lifesaving health & crisis preparedness
A comprehensive training programme aimed at empowering fishing community on lifesaving health and crisis preparedness was successfully conducted on 11 Apr 25 at the Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour. This training was organized in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, under the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, which focuses on community empowerment through education as part of its social pillar....
2025-04-15
Thirty-four (34) nursing students embark on new journey
In a momentous and dignified ceremony, the 2024 intake of the Naval Nurses’ Training School, SLNS Thakshila, celebrated their Capping Ceremony at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters on 09 Apr 25. The occasion saw 34 nursing students from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force pledging of dedication to the service in a ceremony graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief Guest....
2025-04-15
Training Command triumphs in Inter Command Musketry Championship
In a display of exceptional marksmanship, the Training Command emerged victorious at the Inter Command Musketry Championship, securing titles in both men’s and women’s categories. The event, held at the firing range of SLNS Shiksha from 05 to 08 Apr 25, saw 220 elite shooters from all naval commands battling for supremacy in the championship. ...
2025-04-15
Surgeon Commodore IWAPD Palipana assumes duties as Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Surgeon Commodore (Dental) IWAPD Palipana, Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Visiting Consultant at the Directorate of Dental Services, Sri Lanka Navy officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 08 Apr 25....
2025-04-15
Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling a haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 06 suspects
Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on 11 Apr 25, apprehending 06 suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 77kg and 484g of heroin and 42kg and 334g of methamphetamine (Ice). The consignment, which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to th...
2025-04-12
