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Navy nabs a large haul of Ice and Heroin
A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the State Intelligence Service and Police Narcotic Bureau in the seas about 229 nautical miles (424km) off Dondra led to the interception of 02 local fishing trawlers and apprehension of a large consignment of narcotic drugs with 08 suspects on 14th December 2022. The haul of illegal drugs included over 128kg and 327g of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and 106kg and 474g of heroin (with their packages). In the same vein, SLNS Samudura also held another local fishing trawler with 06 suspects arrived to replenish fuel to the drug-carrying trawler. The consignment of drugs and the suspects were brought to the Colombo Harbour by the Navy this morning (18th December). Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also arrived at the Colombo Harbour to inspect the consignment.
SLN rescues 104 Myanmar nationals
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to rescue 104 distressed Myanmar nationals aboard a passenger craft in Sri Lanka’s waters about 3.5 nautical miles north of Veththalakerni this morning (18th December 2022). The distressed craft is reported to have trespassed into island’s territorial waters last night (17th December), following a mechanical failure while it was carrying these people from Myanmar to Indonesia.
Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, new Navy Commander
Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has promoted the Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) today (18).
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne promoted to the rank of Admiral
Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has elevated the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne to the rank of Admiral with effective from yesterday (17).
As an island nation, Sri Lanka should maintain good relations
with all countries - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka should adopt a non-aligned foreign policy in dealing with the international community, as an island nation.
KDU enters into an agreement with NWSDB
On the sidelines of the opening ceremony organized by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of their new Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation (CEWAS) recently (14), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) entered into an agreement with NWSDB to jointly conduct a certificate course on “Operation & Maintenance In Wastewater Treatment Plants”.
SLAF conducts a 'Fire and Rescue Drill' at SLAF Headquarters
SLAF conducts a 'Fire and Rescue Drill' at SLAF Headquarters
Defence Secretary graces launching of ‘Prabhakaran’s
Ruthless Terrorism in the Guise of a Liberation’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the launching of the E Book ‘Prabhakaran’s Ruthless Terrorism in the Guise of a Liberation’ written by the eminent author JF Ranjith Perera at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management auditorium in Colombo last evening (15 Dec).
Sixty-four (64) Midshipmen embark on their naval careers as
commissioned officers in Trincomalee
The commissioning of Midshipmen of the 36th and 37th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 62nd and 63rd intakes of Officer Cadets of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 15th December 2022. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the ceremony was graced by the Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral R Hari Kumar.
Navy nabs smuggled Kerala Cannabis
A large stock of over 181kilos of (wet weight) Kerala Cannabis was apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special operation conducted in the sea area off Guru Nagar in Jaffna on Thursday (15 Dec).
Defence Secretary looks into the needs of ‘SERRIC’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the Senehasa Education Resource Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) situated at Matha Road, Manning Town in Colombo, today (12).
Navy rescues fishermen from capsized trawler
Three local fishermen were rescued from a capsized fishing trawler in the southern seas after a search and rescue operation by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).
Measures being taken to award President’s Colours to the NCC- Defence Secretary
While appreciating the performance of the school’s cadet platoons the Defence Secretary said that cadets should always maintain their stature and also be able to accept victory with grace and defeat in good spirit.
Indian Navy Chief meets Sri Lankan Defence State Minister
Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar who is currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the office of the State Ministry of Defence situated in Colombo today (Dec 14).
Indian Navy Chief meets Sri Lankan Defence Secretary
Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar, now in Sri Lanka on an official visit paid a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Dec 13).
INS Sahyadri arrives at port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (13th December 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
5 (V) MIR Troops Erect New Home for Needy Family with Donor’s Support
The 5 (V) Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) troops serving the 661 Infantry Brigade of the 66 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ-Mullaittivu with sponsorship provided by a donor who wished to remain anonymous built a new home for a needy family without a proper shelter in Sellipuram village of the Kollakarachchi Grama Seva Division and vested it in the beneficiaries on 3 December 2022.
Navy rescues 04 fishermen including one trapped in capsized trawler
in south-eastern waters
In a dedicated search and rescue operation, Sri Lanka Navy rescued 04 fishermen, including a fisher trapped inside a multiday fishing trawler for 04 days, as their trawler was in distress in south-eastern waters, and rushed them to the Kalmunai Hospital for treatment today (11 December 2022). Reportedly, the fishing trawler had capsized about 46 nautical miles (85km) off the Sangaman Kanda Point, following adverse weather.
Defence Services Command and Staff College Graduation Ceremony
held amidst pomp and pageantry
The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No 16 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre yesterday (08th December 2022).
Defence Secretary graces ‘Sewa Abinandana Pranama’ awards of ‘RALL’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the ‘Sewa Abinandana Pranama’ certificate awarding ceremony of the Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL) at the Suhurupaya Complex in Battaramulla today (Dec 09).
Philippines Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Philippines Colonel Rolando P Gomez made a call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunarate at the Defence Ministry in Akuregoda, Battaramulla today (09 Dec).
Army Ordnance Industries Relocated to Multiply Manufacture of Ordnance
& Save Foreign Exchange
Turning a new leaf in the manufacture of essential Army ordnance and thereby saving a large share of foreign exchange, the Army Ordnance Industries (AOI), intended to be self-sufficient in military supplies and materials, was relocated and subsequently inaugurated this morning (8) at Veyangoda Central Arms and Ammunition Deport premises to be in line with the Sri Lanka Army 'Way Forward Strategy 2020 - 2025'.
Rainy weather with strong winds predicted
According to the latest forecasts of the Met Department widespread rains and strong winds are predicted over the island. The cyclonic storm “Mandous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal (300km north-east of Trincomalee) is very likely to move west-northwestwards over Southwest Bay of Bengal around mid-night tomorrow (09 Dec), it says.
Earn a Postgraduate Qualification
Earn a Postgraduate Qualification
New Army Chief of Staff calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Channa Weerasuriya, made a call on the Secretary Defence General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (08 Dec).