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Commander of the Navy calls on HE the President

Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva called on His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the President's House today (14th July 2020).

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2020-07-14

Navy apprehends two persons with cache of explosive used for illegal fishing

The Navy joint with the Police recovered a cache of explosive used for illegal fishing, during a search operation conducted at Narapadu and at Pudukuduirippu in Thalaimannar on 13th July 2020.

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2020-07-14

752th Ro Plant established by Navy declared open for community use

The 752th Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant established by the Navy at Kekuluwela village in Dimbulagala, was declared open for the use of people on 13th July 2020.

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2020-07-14

41st edition of ‘Sayurusara’ presented to Commander of the Navy

The 41st edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine was presented to Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva by its editorial board at the Navy Headquarters today (14th July 2020)....

2020-07-14

Navy recoveries rise to 898 as three (03) more naval personnel discharged following full recovery from COVID – 19

Another 03 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospital were discharged after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 13th July 2020....

2020-07-14

Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva promoted to the rank of Admiral

His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva to the rank of Admiral with effect from 14th July 2020.

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2020-07-14

Commander of the Navy calls on Prime Minister

Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees, today (13th July 2020).

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2020-07-13

Another RO plant declared open for community use

The 750th Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant established at Siyambalawa village in Nikaweratiya under the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, was declared open using the internet technology, today ( 13th July 2020).

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2020-07-13

Navy holds a person engaged in illegal fishing

A person who engaged in illegal fishing was apprehended by Navy during a patrol carried out at Kalapukattuwa lagoon area in Arugambay on 12th July 2020.

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2020-07-13

American Defence Attache (DA) visits Naval Headquarters

The Defence Attaché of the American embassy in Sri Lanka and Maldives, Lieutenant Commander Brian S.Page paid a visit to the Naval Headquarters, today (13th July 2020) and he was welcomed in compliance with naval traditions.

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2020-07-13

Series of beach cleaning programme conducted by Northern Naval Command

Another series of beach cleaning drives conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in view of conservation of coastal line, was launched in the Northern Naval Command on 11th and 12th July 2020....

2020-07-13

Navy assists to apprehend suspect with illegal drugs

A suspect with illegal drugs was apprehended during a joint operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Wanathavilluwa area on 12th July 2020. ...

2020-07-13

Navy assists apprehension of 02 persons for transporting Kerala Cannabis by luxurious van

The Navy, in coordination with the Police, apprehended 02 persons with drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis in Kochchikade area on 11th July 2020....

2020-07-13

Fifteen (15) persons held by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing

The Navy held 15 persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off the Elisabeth Island in Trincomalee, on 11th July 2020. ...

2020-07-12

Two (02) inmates leave Kalpitiya Naval quarantine center

Two (02) inmates who were undergoing quarantine period in Naval quarantine center at Kalpitiya area, left the center after completion of their quarantine process, on 11th July 2020....

2020-07-12