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INS ‘Jamuna’ arrives at Colombo harbour
The hydrographic survey ship “Jamuna’ of the Indian Navy arrived at the Colombo harbour today (20th December), with a view to undertaking hydrographic surveys in Sri Lankan waters....
2018-12-20
Three Russian Naval ships arrive in Colombo
The Russian Naval ships; Varyag, Admiral Panteleev and Boris Butoma arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (20th December). ...
2018-12-20
Navy Rugby Team sponsored by Hutchison Telecommunication PLC for Season of 2018/2019
The Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, being a keen partner for the promotion of sports in Sri Lanka has come forward to sponsor SLN Rugby team with Rs. 08 million for the season of 2018/2019 and the press briefing on this regard was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva at the Light House Galley premises, Colombo, today (19 December)....
2018-12-19
Seven (07) Indian trawlers released from Sri Lankan custody
Seven (07) Indian fishing trawlers held by the Sri Lanka Navy, while engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters, were released from Sri Lankan custody yesterday (18th December), with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard. ...
2018-12-19
Navy bags several victories at “Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta”
“Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta” organized by Ruhunu Yacht Club was held at Kapparathota sea area in Mirissa on 15th December on successful note. ...
2018-12-19
Chinese defence delegation visits Southern Naval Command
A Chinese defence delegation headed by Director of Battle-space Environment Support Agency of Joint Staff Department PLA, Major General Zhai Yuehuan, visited the Southern Naval Command on 17th December....
2018-12-19
One hundred senior sailors receive interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted interest free loans worth Rs. 500,000 each to another one hundred (100) senior sailors during a simple ceremony presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters today (17th December)....
2018-12-17
Navy assists to apprehend 35 persons for engaging in illegal acts
Sri Lanka Navy assisted to apprehend 35 persons engaged in illegal acts at various locations in the island during the past few days....
2018-12-17
Inter Command Drill Competition held in Poonewa
Sri Lanka Navy Inter Command Drill Competition was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa on 13th December 2018....
2018-12-15
Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge retires from Navy
Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge who held office as Director General Coast Guard, bade farewell to his 34-year-long illustrious naval career today (12 December 2018). ...
2018-12-14
Sri Lanka Navy wins awards at SLT Zero One Awards for Digital Excellence-2018
SLT Zero One Awards for Digital Excellence organized annually by the Sri Lanka Telecom to recognize and grant awards for excellence in digital initiatives of IT systems among the institutes in the island, was held at Galadari hotel, Colombo on 11th December. ...
2018-12-14
SLN athletes felicitated for bringing honour to country
A ceremony to felicitate the Sri Lanka Navy athletes who brought great honour to Sri Lanka at the 05th Carom World Cup, Asian Netball Championship and 01st Asian Sanda Cup Tournament (Wushu) 2018 was held at the Naval Headquarters, under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe today (13th December). ...
2018-12-13
Light House Galley of Sri Lanka Navy awarded Gold winner at the National Food Festival
The “National Food Festival-2018” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with National Food Promotion Board was held at ‘Green Path’ off Viharamadevi Park on 7th , 8th and 9th December....
2018-12-13
Russian military topographic delegation meets Navy Chief of Staff
A Russian military topographic delegation headed by Major General Alexander Nikolaevich met the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (12th December)....
2018-12-13
68th anniversary of SLN celebrated in Hawaii on high note
The ship’s company of P 626 which is currently in the port of Honolulu in Hawaii, USA had taken part in several events organized to coincide with the 68th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2018-12-12
