Navy hands over computer laboratory of Howpe Maha Vidyalaya after renovation
The opening of the computer laboratory of Howpe Maha Vidyalaya, renovated by Sri Lanka Navy, was held with the attendance of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage on 20th December 2021. ...
2021-12-23
Academic excellence of SLN officers recognized by the Nautical Institute – United Kingdom
Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute in the United Kingdom has recognized the academic excellence of two naval officers who stood out in courses conducted by Sri Lanka Navy. The awarding of respective certificates and awards to those officers were held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and Chairman of Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute, Captain (Merchant) Nimal Perera, at the Navy Headquarters on 20th December 2021....
2021-12-23
Navy apprehends 02 more Indian fishing trawlers for poaching in northern waters of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 13 Indian fishermen aboard, while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the seas west of the Analathivu Island, Jaffna on the night of 20th December 2021....
2021-12-21
BNS ‘Abu Ubaidah’ departs the island
The Bangladesh Naval Ship ‘Abu Ubaidah’ which arrived at the port of Colombo on 18th December 2021 on an official visit, departed the island today (20th December)....
2021-12-20
Navy launches cleaning programme in Hamilton Canal area and Uswetakeiyawa Beach
Sri Lanka Navy has organized a wide range of programmes as part of its 71st anniversary celebrations. As an extension of these events, a cleaning programme was held in the Hamilton Canal area and Uswetakeiyawa Beach, under the patronage of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy, Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant of Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva on 19th December 2021. ...
2021-12-20
Navy takes hold of 02 more Indian fishing trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation mounted in seas south of Mannar, today (19th December 2021)....
2021-12-19
Sacred Pinnacle of new Barana Chaithya in Northwestern Naval Command unveiled
The spiritual event to unveil the Sacred Pinnacle of newly built Barana Chaithya at SLNS Barana in the Northwestern Naval Command was held at the temple premises of the naval establishment on Unduwap full moon poya day (18th December 2021). At the invitation of Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne, this meritorious event was presided by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, with the attendance of President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne....
2021-12-19
Navy seizes 06 Indian fishing trawlers whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas Southeast of the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 18th December 2021, led to seizure of 06 Indian fishing trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters, with 43 Indian fishermen aboard....
2021-12-19
Commander of the Navy presides planting of 100,000 mangrove saplings and opening of Puttalam new jetty on the sidelines of 71st Navy anniversary
On the sidelines of the 71st anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy, the event of planting 100,000 mangrove saplings in the lagoon area from Chilaw to Malwathuoya, estuaries and banks was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on 18th December 2021. In the meantime, Commander of the Navy also ceremonially declared open the new jetty of Puttalam on 18th December 2021....
2021-12-19
PNS ‘Tughril’ departs island after successful naval exercise
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ‘Tughril’ which arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit on 13th December 2021, set sail from the island after a successful naval exercise with Sri Lanka Navy on 16th December....
2021-12-17
Navy-manufactured thalassemia infusion systems handed over to Ministry of Health
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over Navy-manufactured thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health, during a simple ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters today (15th December 2021). ...
2021-12-15
Foreign fishing vessel held with heroin valued at over Rs. 2509 million street value and its suspects brought ashore
A special operation mounted by the Navy in international waters south of Sri Lanka recently, led to intercept a fishing vessel of foreign origin carrying about 250kg and 996g (including packages) of heroin with 06 suspects. The consignment of illegal drugs valued at over Rs. 2509 million street value and the 06 foreign suspects were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (15th December) by Sri Lanka Navy. Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne were also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended haul of...
2021-12-15
Defence and Naval Attaché of Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence and Naval Attaché of Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Jakarin Khowrat, RTN called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (14th December 2021)....
2021-12-14
Tree planting campaign launched to coincide with 71st anniversary of the Navy
On the sidelines of the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a tree planting campaign was launched in the Northern Naval Command, under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 10th December 2021....
2021-12-13
Fifty-six (56) Midshipmen embark on their naval careers as commissioned officers
The commissioning of Midshipmen of the 34th intake (Technical) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 62nd intake of officer cadets of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 11th December 2021. At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Damian Fernando, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne graced this occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute. The event was also attended by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne....
2021-12-12