Navy in search and rescue operation to locate missing persons in ferry accident in Kinniya
Sri Lanka Navy has commenced a dedicated rescue mission this morning (23rd November 2021) to locate missing persons in a ferry accident that occurred near Kurinchankerny bridge in Kinniya, Trincomalee....
2021-11-23
Navy facilitates new Governor of Northern Province to visit island sector
Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the visit of the new Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. Jeevan Theagarajah who called at the island sector in the Jaffna District on 20th November 2021. ...
2021-11-23
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 68 million in Ariyalai
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 229kg and 350g of Kerala cannabis concealed in a dinghy, during a special operation conducted in seas off Ariyalai, Jaffna this morning (21st November 2021)....
2021-11-21
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with over 998kg of commercial explosives in Mannar
A special operation conducted by the Navy at the Shanthipuram beach in Mannar today (20th November 2021) led to the seizure of an illegally stored 7990 Water Gel sticks, a type of commercial explosive, weighing about 998.750 Kg. The Navy also nabbed 02 suspects at the location in connection to the incident....
2021-11-20
Navy takes hold of over 1437kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Mannar
The Navy took hold of over 1437kg of smuggled dried turmeric, during special operations conducted in the sea area of Vankalipadu and beach area of Thalvupadu in Mannar on 17th and 18th November 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy used for this smuggling attempt. ...
2021-11-19
Sandahiru Seya open for veneration of Buddhist devotees
The Sandahiru Seya constructed in the sacred city of Anuradhapura was declared open on an auspicious note by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Hon. Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa on the Ill Full Moon Poya Day (18th November 2021). The spiritual ceremony held amidst the blessings of Maha Sangha was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. ...
2021-11-19
Defence, Air and Naval Attaché of Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché of Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Volodymyr Bakai called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (16th November 2021). ...
2021-11-16
Navy nabs 03 suspects with ICE worth over Rs. 24 million
A special operation mounted by the Navy in the seas off Sandbanks, Talaimannar this morning (15th November 2021) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects aboard a dinghy with about 03kg and 100g of Crystal Methamphetamine, known as ICE. ...
2021-11-15
'Armed Forces Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony - 2021' at Cenotaph War Memorial, Viharamahadevi Park
The main event to commemorate war veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of Motherland, at 'Armed Forces Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony', was held at the Cenotaph War Memorial of the Viharamahadevi Park today (14th November 2021). The dignified ceremony presided over by Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne was attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....
2021-11-14
Commander of the Navy presides Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies in Anuradhapura in view of 71st Navy Day
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne in the company of President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne presided the spiritual Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies held at the Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on 11th and 12th November 2021. The Buddhist Association of Sri Lanka Navy organized these events to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy falling on 09th December....
2021-11-12
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares open National Defence College
His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (11th November 2021) presided over the opening of National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo and this momentous event was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. National Defence College (NDC) was established as the premier institute that promotes strategic thinking for the senior officers of the tri-service, Police and Public Service. ...
2021-11-11
Relating to the news release ‘Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 19 persons held in Chilaw’ on 09th November 2021
A special operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Chilaw led to the apprehension of 19 persons, at Deduru Oya estuary in Chilaw, whom were suspected to be on an attempt to migrate from the country by illegal means via sea routes in the morning of 09th November 2021. Based on information revealed from further investigation, the Navy also managed to intercept a multi-day fishing trawler suspected to have been used for this racket was intercepted in seas off Wennappuwa with five other suspects (05) in the afternoon of the same day. ...
2021-11-11
Commander of the Navy returns after attending Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne attended the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 hosted by the Indian Navy for the third time, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa from 07th to 09th November 2021. ...
2021-11-11
Navy rescues 288 persons victimized by flood
Navy relief teams engaging in rescue and relief operations in the face of adverse weather rescued 288 persons in the past 48 hours (from 08th to 10th November 2021) in several parts of the island. Upon rescue of those individuals, the Navy has relocated them in safe locations and provided relief measures. ...
2021-11-10
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake takes over command of Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (09th November 2021). ...
2021-11-09