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SLNS ‘Shilpa’ marks its 13th anniversary
The 13th anniversary of SLNS ‘Shilpa’ in the Western Naval Command celebrated its 13th anniversary on high note, on 27th September 2020.
...2020-09-28
Commander of the Navy makes sudden visit to Northern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, after being appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, left for Northern Naval Command for a sudden visit on 26th September 2020.
...2020-09-28
13th Anniversary of SLNS ‘Kelani’ celebrated on proud note
SLNS ‘Kelani’ in the Western Naval Command proudly celebrated its 13th anniversary on 25th September 2020.
...2020-09-26
Navy assists apprehension of suspect for possession of shotgun and ammunition
The Navy and Police STF managed to apprehend a suspect for illegal possession of a shotgun, its ammunition and several other illegal items, during a special search operation conducted at 4th Mile Post, on Puttalam main road on 23rd September 2020.
...2020-09-25
Ten (10) suspects with narcotic drugs held with Navy’s assistance
A number of special search operations conducted by the Navy and Police in the Western, Eastern, and Northwestern Naval Commands during the past couple of days had led to the apprehension of 01 female and 09 male suspects for possession of heroin, Kerala cannabis and controlled drugs.
...2020-09-25
JMSDF ships depart after successful naval exercise
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships which arrived in Sri Lanka on 23rd September 2020, departed from the island yesterday (24th September), on successful completion of a combined naval exercise carried out with the Sri Lanka Navy.
...2020-09-25
Australian High Commissioner meets Commander Eastern Naval Area
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka His Excellency David Holly met with the Commander Eastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters, on 24th September 2020.
...2020-09-25
Newly appointed Pakistan Defence Advisor pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan, the newly appointed Defence Advisor at High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (24th September 2020).
...2020-09-24
Naval operations lead to apprehension of persons engaged in illegal fishing
Naval operations conducted in the Eastern, North Central, Northern and Northwestern Naval Commands in the past week had led to the apprehension of persons along with a number of fishing gear, for engaging in illegal fishing.
...2020-09-24
Two (02) JMSDF ships arrive at port of Colombo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships ‘Kaga’ and ‘Ikazuchi’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a two-day goodwill visit today (23rd September 2020).
...2020-09-23
VBSS Instructor Course begins in Trincomalee
The inauguration of Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Instructor Course conducted for the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard personnel, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Maritime Crime Programme, was marked at the Special Boat Squadron Training School in Trincomalee on 21st September 2020.
...2020-09-23
Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe who was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, on 22nd September 2020 at the Navy Headquarters.
...2020-09-23
Navy renders assistance to clear blockages under Wakwella and Dodamgoda Bridges
The Navy is continuously supporting in the removal of obstructions at old narrow bridges of Dodangoda and Wakwella over Gin Ganga, caused by the heavy rainfall. Incidentally, naval personnel yet again sprang into action to remove debris collected under the Dodamgoda and Wakwella Bridges in Galle and cleared obstructions to the flow of the Gin Ganga at those locations.
...2020-09-23
Naval personnel saved injured rescuee of MT New Diamond commended
In recognition of the notable performances carried out by a group of naval personnel who made valiant efforts to rescue the life of severely injured third engineer of fire-stricken crude oil tanker, MT New Diamond, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented Letters of Commendation to them at the Navy Headquarters.
...2020-09-22
75 senior and 60 junior sailors granted interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted an interest free loan worth Rs. 500,000 each to 75 senior sailors and Rs. 200,000 each to 60 junior sailors for the first time today (21st September 2020). The occasion to hand over cheques to the beneficiaries was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters.
...2020-09-21
