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Sri Lanka Navy rescues two Indian fishermen stranded in the sea
The crew of a Fast Attack Craft attached to the Northern Naval Command, rescued the lives of two Indian fishermen who were drifting in the sea, yesterday (July 16th)....
2018-07-17
Four Indian nationals apprehended with 36.1 kg of Kerala cannabis in northern seas
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel onboard a Fast Attack Craft attached to the Northern Naval Command, during routine patrol, apprehended four (04) Indian nationals with 36. 1kg of Kerala cannabis in the sea area west of Analathivu island yesterday (16th July)....
2018-07-17
CDS joins Pada Yatra from Okanda to Katharagama
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne on 14th July 2018 joined the traditional Pada Yatra which marches from Jaffna to Kataragama....
2018-07-16
Navy apprehend 30 persons for engaging in illegal acts
Sri Lanka Navy assisted to apprehend 30 persons engaged in illegal acts at various locations in the island during the past few days. ...
2018-07-16
Seventy Five (75) Midshipmen commissioned as Naval Officers at Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee
Seventy Five (75) Midshipmen belonging to the 31st and 32nd (Technical) intakes of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and 57th Cadet Entry intake, on successful completion of their basic training, were commissioned at a colourful commissioning parade held at the main parade ground of the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA) on 14th July....
2018-07-16
Navy apprehends three Indians for Illegal stay in Sri Lanka
Three (03) Indian nationals who stayed in Sri Lanka breaching the emigration and immigration regulations were apprehended by a Naval troop attached to the North Central Naval Command while on patrol along Thalaimannar beach, yesterday (15 July)....
2018-07-16
Navy apprehends 13 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
A group of naval personnel onboard an Inshore Patrol Craft attached to the Eastern Naval Command, during routine patrol, apprehended 13 persons for engaging in illegal fishing on 14th July 2018....
2018-07-16
Newly constructed classroom building of Pier Village, Thalaimannar declared open
The newly constructed classroom building of Pier Village, Thalaimannar was declared open by the Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage on 13th July 2018....
2018-07-16
Rescue mission of fisherman by SL Navy
Based on information disseminated by the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Sri Lanka Navy rescued a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, with 6 fishermen aboard, whilst drifting in the seas about 640 nautical miles south of Dondra Lighthouse....
2018-07-12
Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service generates over 1.6 m income
A cheque worth Rs. 1.69 million, generated by Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service, was handed over to the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe by the Chief Hydrographer of the Navy Rear Admiral Sisira Jayakody at the Naval Headquarters today (12th July)....
2018-07-12
Navy joins celebration of International "Sea Sunday" Service
The Mission to Seafarers in Colombo, celebrated the International "Sea Sunday" Service at the St. Peters Church Fort on high note, on 8th July 2018....
2018-07-12
Navy wordsmiths receive prizes for their prolific writing at Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition
The prize and certificate awarding to the winners of the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition, organized by the Naval Research Wing, took place under the auspices of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters today (11th July)....
2018-07-11
Navy extend hospitality to devotees of Kataragama foot pilgrimage
Sri Lanka Navy has taken necessary measures to provide its warm hospitality to the devotees who keep on walking in the traditional foot pilgrimage (Pada Yathra) from Northern Province to Kataragama Devalaya. ...
2018-07-11
Main entrance of SLNS Mahasen declared open
The newly constructed main entrance of the naval base SLNS Mahasen in Welisara was declared open by the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne yesterday (09th July). ...
2018-07-10
Northern Naval Command presents street drama for national drug prevention week
As part of the United Nations' International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which fell on 26th June, the period from 26th June to 02nd July was declared as the National Week for Prevention of Drugs. ...
2018-07-10
