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VNF Annual Training Camp 2024 commences
The Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp commenced at the VNF Headquarters in Welisara on 04th October 2024. The event was graced by Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharane, at the invitation of Commanding Officer Volunteer Naval Force, Commodore Susantha Dharmasiri....
2024-10-07
“Marines Field Training Exercise Blue Whale – 2024” commences
The “Marines Field Training Exercise, Blue Whale – 2024”, organized for the third (3rd) time by the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, commenced on 05th October 2024 at SLNS Vidura in Sampur, Trincomalee South. The Navy has organized a series of activities for this exercise, involving foreign naval forces, concentrated along the North-West coast and nearby coastal areas, running until 15th October....
2024-10-07
A suspect nabbed in Karuwalagaswewa while transferring 2020 foreign fags
In a coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF), a suspect was arrested with 2020 foreign cigarettes being carried in a bus. The raid took place in Karuwalagaswewa of Puttalam, on 05th October 2024....
2024-10-05
Navy leads beach cleaning initiatives in Boossa and Medilla
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programmes covering the Boossa and Medilla beaches today (05th October 2024). ...
2024-10-05
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Hon. President
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat today (04th October 2024)....
2024-10-05
Two (02) suspects held with 1500 foreign fags in separate operations
In separate operations by the Sri Lanka Navy, Police and Police STF, 02 suspects (a man and a woman) were arrested with 1500 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale. The raids took place in Hettiyawaththa, Colombo and Pesalai, Talaimannar on 03rd October 2024. ...
2024-10-04
Directorate of Naval Welfare donates 02 laptops to children of disabled naval personnel
The Directorate of Naval Welfare donated two laptops (02) to the children of naval personnel who were disabled in the line of duty. These laptops, which were provided by Vice Admiral SMB Weerasekara (Retd), were distributed among the children by Director General Services, Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage, during a ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters on 03rd October 2024....
2024-10-03
Leading Seaman GLAL Madusanka earns best bowler title in Inter-Club First Class Three-Day Cricket Tournament
The Inter-Club First Class (Tier B) Three-Day Cricket Tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Cricket, took place from June 28 to September 15, 2024, featuring 12 sports clubs. Showcasing scintillating performances, Leading Seaman GLAL Madusanka of the Sri Lanka Navy stood out as the tournament’s Best Bowler....
2024-10-03
Suspect held with 1400 foreign fags at Port City entrance
In a coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau of Colombo, a suspect was arrested with 1400 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale. The raid took place around the Port City, Colombo on 02nd October 2024....
2024-10-03
Commander of the Navy calls on new Secretary of Defence
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera called on new Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (02nd October 2024). ...
2024-10-02
Commander Combined Task Force 154 calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation led by the Commander Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, Commodore Haytham Elsayed Khalil called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd October 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy is set to assume command of Combined Task Force 154, a unit under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), the world’s largest maritime coalition, based in Bahrain....
2024-10-02
Suspect held with 2200 foreign fags in Kekirawa
In a coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF), a suspect was arrested with 2,200 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale at a retail shop. The raid took place in Balaluwewa, Kekirawa, on 30th September 2024....
2024-10-01
Victory wheels turn at SLNS Thambapanni in Inter-Command Cycling Championship 2024
The Inter-Command Cycling Championship - 2024 concluded triumphantly at SLNS Thambapanni on 28th September 2024. The exciting event featured fine competition among cyclists from different Naval Commands. The Eastern Naval Command claimed victory in the men's championship, while the North Central Naval Command took home the women's championship title....
2024-09-30
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 17 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar this morning (29th September 2024). ...
2024-09-29
Twenty-five persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 25 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during search operations conducted in the sea areas of Trincomalee on 28th September 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear....
2024-09-29
