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INS ‘Ranvijay’ arrives at the port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a three-day visit on 14th April 2021.
...2021-04-15
Message of Commander of the Navy on the dawn of Sinhala & Hindu New Year
At the dawn of this Sinhala and Hindu New Year, I together with my family, wish all officers, sailors, civil staff employees and their family members a Happy New Year filled with peace, happiness and prosperity.
...2021-04-14
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Nishantha Samarasinghe
Rear Admiral Nishantha Samarasinghe today (12th April 2021) retired from naval service, upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 34 years in the Navy.
...2021-04-12
Navy conducts disaster management training programme at Gintota
The Navy conducted a disaster management training programme in Gin Ganga at Gintota from 5th to 10th April 2021, with the aim of sharpening the skills when dealing with a possible flood situation.
...2021-04-11
Navy seizes stock of Kendu leaves being smuggled by sea
A naval operation conducted in the seas off Kochchikade, Negombo led to the seizure of about 770kg of Kendu leaves attempted to be smuggled into the island and apprehension of 06 suspects, in the early hours on 10th April 2021.
...2021-04-11
Navy-constructed Lankagama Nilwella Bridge vested with the public
The Navy-constructed Lankagama Nilwella Bridge was ceremonially declared open on 10th April 2021. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of the Governor of Southern Province, Dr. Willy Gamage and with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. The new bridge connects the villages of Lankagama and Nilwella of Neluwa in the Southern Province.
...2021-04-11
‘Underwater Gallery Nilwella’ declared open as attractive prospect on southern coast
At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne Minister of Youth & Sports, Honorable Namal Rajapaksa declared open the ‘Underwater Gallery Nilwella’ at Nilwella beach today (10th April 2021). Built with the contribution of the Sri Lanka Navy, this latest addition in the southern coast of Nilwella, would from here on attract more local and foreign holidaymakers towards this popular tourist destination.
...2021-04-10
Rear Admiral Senarath Wijesooriya honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed more than 34 years, Rear Admiral Senarath Wijesooriya retired from naval service today (09th April 2021).
...2021-04-09
Navy continues operations to prevent illegal fishing practices by means of commercial explosives
The Navy carried out special operations in the Eastern Naval Command during the past week, with a view to prevent illegal fishing practices conducted using commercial explosives. During these operations, the Navy managed to nab 02 suspects with several commercial explosives devised for blast fishing.
...2021-04-09
Navy apprehends 20 persons suspected to have attempted to illegally migrate from country
A special operation carried out by the Navy in Kondachchikuda, Silawathura made way for the apprehension of 20 individuals whom were suspected to have attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea on 06th April 2021.
...2021-04-08
Seventy two (72) senior and junior ratings receive interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted an interest free loan worth Rs. 500,000 each to 43 senior sailors and Rs. 200,000 each to 29 junior sailors in the Leading Rate today (07th April 2021). The occasion to hand over cheques, amounting to Rs. 27.3 million in total, to the beneficiaries was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters.
...2021-04-07
Eastern Naval Command supports to improve water sports skills of students of Tissa Vidyalaya
The Eastern Naval Command organized a water sport competition for the students and teachers of Tissa Vidyalaya in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee. The event was held in the Pepper Pot Jetty, inner harbour area Trincomalee on 05th April 2021. The tournament was organized by the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla with Seamanship School of Naval & Maritime Academy under the guidance of the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral YN Jayarathna. The prime motive of this competition was to develop the skills of the future generation in water sports and enticing them to engage in th...
2021-04-07
Defence Secretary visits Defence Services College, Colombo
The Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne visited the Defence Services College, Colombo on 05th April 2021. The occasion was also joined by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
...2021-04-06
Commander of the Navy embarks on visit to Northern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne embarked on an official visit to the Northern Naval Command on 03rd April 2021. The visit was also joined by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne.
...2021-04-05
Commander of the Navy opens ‘Brahmanawatte Dhammakiththi Tissa Maha Nahimi Memorial Pilgrimage Hall’ at Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya
The three-storied ‘Brahmanawatte Dhammakiththi Tissa Maha Nahimi Memorial Pilgrimage Hall’, built utilizing manpower made available by the Navy at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, was declared open under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and with the attendance of President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne today (03rd April 2021).
...2021-04-03
