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JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship SAMIDARE arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (17th November 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2024-11-17
Navy seizes 1263kg of Tendu leaves and 118kg of mini-cigars with 02 suspects in northwestern seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on 16th November 2024 led to the seizure of 1263kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves and 118kg (wet weight) of mini-cigars filled with tobacco flake, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy which was used for this racket. ...
2024-11-17
USS Michael Murphy arrives in Colombo
USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (16th November 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-11-16
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes command of Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, who is presently serving as the Commander Western Naval Area, assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters today (15th November 2024)....
2024-11-15
442,680 capsules of prescription drugs held in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the confiscation of 442,680 capsules of prescription drugs which had been hidden away in shrubs. The coordinated operation was conducted in the Musalpitiya area of Kalpitiya on 14th November 2024....
2024-11-15
Navy seizes fishing trawler carrying 66kg and 840g of heroin, valued over Rs. 1650 million, on high seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler, on suspicion of smuggling drugs, during a special operation carried out on the high seas, west of Sri Lanka. The Navy deployed SLNS Suranimila for this special operation in which 06 suspects in connection to the illegal act were also held. The fishing trawler was escorted to Galle harbour, where a thorough inspection led to the discovery of about 66kg and 840g of heroin in 60 parcels, stuffed in 06 sacks. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value exceeding Rs 1650 million. Meanwhile, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral ...
2024-11-15
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharane
The Sri Lanka Navy today (15th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharane who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2024-11-15
Navy seizes local multi-day fishing trawler on the high seas for smuggling narcotics
A special operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy on the high seas, west of Sri Lanka led to the interception of a local multi-day fishing trawler and apprehension of 06 suspects today (14th November 2024), for smuggling narcotics. It is suspected that the trawler is carrying about 60kg of narcotics. The trawler along with the suspects and narcotics are being escorted ashore by the Navy for further investigation and onward legal action. ...
2024-11-14
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in illegal night diving in Mannar
Special search operations conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinities of Vankalai and Silawathurai in Mannar on 13th November 2024 led to the apprehension of 05 suspects who had engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 1055 illegally harvested sea cucumbers....
2024-11-14
INS Vela departs island
The Indian Navy submarine INS Vela, which arrived in Colombo on 10th November 2024, departed the island today (13th November), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine at the port of Colombo....
2024-11-13
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Andalib Elias met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (12th November 2024). ...
2024-11-12
Navy emerges champion in Mercantile/ Government Services International Rating 6th Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024
The Sri Lanka Navy achieved impressive victories at the Mercantile/ Government Services International Rating 6th Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024. The chess championship was held at the auditorium of the Ministry of Sports on 9th and 10th November 2024. ...
2024-11-12
Navy seizes 01 Indian fishing boat poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehend 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted off Chundikulam, Jaffna today (12th November 2024)....
2024-11-12
Director General of Indian Coast Guard meets with Commander of the Navy
The Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, PTM, TM called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 11th November 2024....
2024-11-11
Sponsors provide prizes for Art and Video Animation competition organized by Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs
The Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs is set to conduct an all-Island Art and Video Animation competition under the theme “EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR BRIGHT FUTURE WITHOUT DRUGS”. This competition, organized for school children and the youth community, is scheduled for November 2024. The Colombo Plan and Dialog Axiata PLC are sponsoring prizes for the winners of the competition. Today, On 11th November 2024 representatives from these organizations met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, who chairs the Task Force to Combat the Us...
2024-11-11
