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Navy seizes 04 suspicious fishing vessels at sea

Sri Lanka Navy ships patrolling in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) had spotted 04 Sri Lankan multiday fishing vessels named ‘Danuji’, ‘SubaPathum 4’, ‘LakpriyaDehi’ and ‘Nalin 10’ engaging in fishing activities in waters belonging to the Maldives....

2019-09-16

First issue in the fifth volume of Navy Journal launched

A copy of the first issue in the fifth volume of the Navy Journal published by the Naval Research Wing of the Sri Lanka Navy was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva by its Chief Editor, Captain Prasad Kariyapperuma at the Naval Headquarters today (16th September)....

2019-09-16

Navy conducts VBSS course for overseas Coast Guard personnel

A Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) course for the boarding teams of Indonesian, Malaysian and Philippine Coast Guards commenced at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters in Trincomalee today (16th September 2019). The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) partners with the Sri Lanka Navy in conducting this training programme.

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2019-09-16

Army chief meets Commander of the Navy

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (16th September 2019). ...

2019-09-16

Navy apprehends 03 persons with Kerala cannabis

Navy in coordination with Police STF apprehended 03 persons with Kerala Cannabis on 14th September 2019....

2019-09-15

SLNS "Sindurala" and SLNS "Suranimila" arrive the island after SLINEX-2019

SLNS "Sindurala" and SLNS "Suranimila" which left for India on last 5th September to participate in Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise-2019, arrived the island....

2019-09-15

Navy assists to apprehend a person with Kerala cannabis

SL Navy in coordination with the Police apprehended a person with Kerala cannabis in Muthur area on 14th September 2019....

2019-09-15

Inter Command Combat Competition held at SLNS Shiksha

Inter Command Combat Competition (ICCC) was designed to impart required knowledge related to Land Warfare and the 12th OJT and 10th SOP Inter Command Combat Competition was held from 03rd to 12th September 2019 at SLNS Shiksha....

2019-09-13

Two RO plants declared open in Nikaweratiya and Mahawa areas

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva declared open two Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants established in Nikaweratiya and Mahawa areas today (13th September 2019).

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2019-09-13

6th anniversary of SLNS ‘Gotabhaya’ celebrated proudly

The 6th anniversary of SLNS ‘Gotabhaya’ in the Eastern Naval Command, was proudly celebrated on 12th September 2019....

2019-09-13

SLNS ‘Gokanna’ proudly celebrates its 06th anniversary

SLNS ‘Gokanna’ in the Eastern Naval Command proudly celebrated its 06th anniversary today (12th September 2019)....

2019-09-12

Renovated Day Care Centre at Vavuniya District General Hospital, declared open

The Day Care Centre at Vavuniya District General Hospital, renovated by SL Navy, was declared open by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, today (12th September 2019)....

2019-09-12

Commander Southern Naval Area on a observation visit to Hambanthota Port

Commander Southern Naval Area Rear Admiral Kassapa Paul paid a security observation visit to Habanthota port on 11th September 2019....

2019-09-12

Navy Commander unveils ancient propeller salvaged from iron wreck

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva on 10th September 2019 unveiled an ancient propeller at the Naval Headquarters premises.

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2019-09-11

Navy assists to apprehend 07 persons with Kerala Cannabis

Seven (07) persons with Kerala Cannabis were apprehended during a raid carried out by Navy in coordination with Police, at Eluththoor area in Mannar on 10th September 2019....

2019-09-11