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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
Navy recovers approx. 776kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kappaladi beach area of Kalpitiya today (24th August 2024) resulted in the recovery of approx. 776kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country....
2024-08-24
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 11 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted off Point Pedro, Jaffna on 23rd August 2024....
2024-08-23
Commander of the Navy declares open sailors’ married quarters building in Welisara
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, officially inaugurated a new sailors' married quarters building at the Naval Complex in Welisara today (23rd August 2024). The facility was constructed to enhance the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families....
2024-08-23
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando who was newly appointed as Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee today (23rd August 2024). ...
2024-08-23
USS Stockdale departs Colombo
USS Stockdale of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 22nd August 2024, departed the island today (23rd August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations....
2024-08-23
