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Navy apprehends a suspect and seizes 1,865kg of fish suspected to be caught 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
A suspect with 650 mobile phones held in Karamba, Puttalam
A combined search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Police at the roadblock in the Karamba area of Puttalam on 27th August 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect found in possession of 650 mobile phones, suspected to have been smuggled. The arrest was made when the suspect was transferring the devices by a cab. ...
2024-08-28
Navy rescues 02 fishermen from distressed Indian Fishing Vessel in northern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy today (27th August 2024) rescued 02 fishermen from an Indian Fishing Vessel which was in distress in Indian waters, about 08 nautical miles (about 14 km) off the Kachchativu Island north of Sri Lanka. ...
2024-08-27
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 08 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted North of Mannar, on 26th August 2024....
2024-08-27
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda appointed as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka appointed Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 16th August 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 26th August 2024 and expressed his best wishes....
2024-08-27
Navy donates electric wheelchair to disabled retired sailor
The Sri Lanka Navy donated an electric wheelchair to retired Petty Officer HJ Pushpakumara, who was disabled while in action. The donation was held at his residence on 26th August 2024, with Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage, Director General Services, presiding over the event....
2024-08-26
A trio of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships arrive in Colombo
Three Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships; "HE FEI", "WUZHISHAN" and "QILIANSHAN" arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-08-26
INS Mumbai arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2024-08-26
Navy takes hold of about 748kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 748.6 kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the sea area of Ippanthivu in Uchchamunai and beach area of Wellamundalama, Kalpitiya on 25th August 2024. ...
2024-08-26
Rear Admiral Anil Bowatte honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed about 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Anil Bowatte retired from naval service today (26th August 2024)....
2024-08-26
Navy leads beach cleaning initiative in Mahamodara and Hambantota
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme from Mahamodara to Dadella, Galle and the beach of Hambantota city limits today (24th August 2024). ...
2024-08-24
