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Navy seizes an Indian trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 04 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna today (04th September 2024)....
2024-09-04
Two (02) suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine in Arippu
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Arippu area on 03rd September 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 31g and 400mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), made ready to sell. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used for this illegal act. ...
2024-09-04
Navy provides lifesaving and first aid training to youth at Rehabilitation Centre Madukanda, Vavuniya
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a lifesaving and first aid training programme for youth in rehabilitation at Rehabilitation Centre Madukanda, Vavuniya. The programme was held from 20th to 30th August 2024. ...
2024-09-03
Navy assists fishermen aboard fishing trawler distressed on high seas southwest of Galle
After a local fishing trawler capsized approximately 271 nautical miles (501km) on the high seas southwest of Galle, a nearby fishing trawler rescued its stranded fishermen. In response, the Navy is promptly making arrangements to deploy SLNS Gajabahu to the area as of now (03rd September 2024), to safely bring the fishermen ashore....
2024-09-03
Two Wave Rider IPCs built by Navy launched in Kalpitiya
The newly built air-conditioned accommodation type Wave Rider IPCs (P 265 and P 266) were officially launched into service on 02nd September 2024 at the SLNS Vijaya base pier in Kalpitiya. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dhammika Wijewardana....
2024-09-03
Indian National Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd September 2024). ...
2024-09-02
A suspect with Kerala cannabis held in Kalpitiya
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kurighghmpiddi and Sinnakudirippuwa, Kalpitiya on 01st September 2024 led to the apprehension of a suspect with 01kg of Kerala cannabis and a single cab....
2024-09-02
Navy takes hold of 345kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Navy took hold of 345kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted at the beach areas of Erambugodella and Kappaladi in Puttalam on 31st August 2024. ...
2024-09-01
Navy enables manpower for installation of solar power system at Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya
The Chief of Staff and National Security Advisor to the President, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka declared open a solar power system at the Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya on 30th August 2024. The occasion was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. The Navy enabled its able manpower for the installation of the system....
2024-08-31
Twenty four (24) Direct Entry officers pass out at Naval and Maritime Academy
A colourful ceremony saw the passing out of 24 Direct Entry officers of the Regular and Volunteer Naval Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee today (30th August 2024). At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Rohan Joseph the ceremony was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, as the Chief Guest....
2024-08-30
Navy apprehends a suspect and seizes 1,865kg of fish suspected to be killed using explosives
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity of Nilaveli, Trincomalee today (30th August 2024), resulted in the arrest of a suspect attempting to sell approximately 1,865kg of fish stock, believed to have been caught using commercial explosives....
2024-08-30
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships depart island
The trio of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships; "HE FEI", "WUZHISHAN" and "QILIANSHAN" which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th August 2024, departed the island today (29th August), on successful completion of their formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ships at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-08-29
Navy intercepts 02 dinghies and 01 traditional boat and seizes more than 1076kg of Tendu leaves
Separate search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Urimune on the Delft Island and in Kudawa Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 28th and 29th August 2024 led to the interception of 02 dinghies and 01 traditional boat with more than 1076kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves. ...
2024-08-29
INS Mumbai departs island concluding formal visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th August 2024, departed the island today (29th August), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-08-29
Navy takes hold of more than 552 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Navy took hold of over 552kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted at the Uchchamunai beach in Kalpitiya, in the sea area north of Mannar, in the beach areas of Urimunai and Velliyal belonging to the Delft Island and in the Kondachchikuda beach area of Silawathura on 25th and 27th August 2024. ...
2024-08-28
