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Northern Naval Command appreciated in concurrent with World Blood Donor Day
In view of World Blood Donor Day, a felicitation ceremony for blood donors of their yeoman service to the world, was held under the patronage of Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine and Sri Lanka Blood Bank, at ‘Nelum Pokuna’ auditorium on 14th June 2018. The blood donors and mobile campaign organizers were felicitated in appreciation of their altruistic endeavours in blood donation....
2018-06-21
Eight persons engaged in Illegal acts apprehended with Navy’s assistance
During the past few days, eight (08) persons who engaged in illegal acts at several locations in the island were apprehended by Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2018-06-20
Commanding Officer of French naval ship ‘Surcouf’ calls on Commander of the Navy
Commander Christine Ribbe, the Commanding Officer of French naval ship ‘Surcouf’ which arrived in Sri Lanka today (18 June 2018), called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters....
2018-06-18
Two French naval ships arrive at port of Colombo
The naval ships ‘Dixmude’ and ‘Surcouf’ belonging to the French Navy arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (18 June 2018) on a goodwill visit....
2018-06-18
SLNS Sagara celebrates its 12th anniversary
SLNS Sagara, one of the Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) of the Sri Lanka Navy celebrated its 12th anniversary yesterday (16 June 2018). ...
2018-06-17
Navy assists to conduct annual feast mass of St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade
The annual feast mass of St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade was held on 13th June 2018 with the participation of a large number of Catholic devotees across the island. ...
2018-06-15
05 fishers stranded in northern seas rescued by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy Ship Sayurala, while patrolling in the northern seas, yesterday (14 June 2018) rescued 05 fishermen stranded at sea off Point Pedro due to an engine failure of their fishing vessel....
2018-06-15
Australian Defence Attaché calls on Commander Western Naval Area
The Defence Attaché of the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Group Captain Sean Unwin called on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Colombo today (13th June)....
2018-06-13
Colombo Supercross 2018 to be flagged off in Welisara on 24 June
Colombo Supercross 2018, the motor sports event organized by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) partnering with the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR), is scheduled to be flagged off on 24 June 2018 at the motocross and gravel racing track in Welisara....
2018-06-13
Navy rescues two fishermen distressed in the sea
Two fishermen who distressed in the seas off Trincomalee due to an engine failure of their trawler, were rescued by Sri Lanka Naval Ship ‘Sayurala’ attached to Northern Naval Command, yesterday (12th June)....
2018-06-13
Four SLN Fast Gunboats celebrate their 18th anniversary
SLNS Udara, SLNS Edithara II, SLNS Wickrama II and SLNS Abeetha II, four of the Fast Gunboats belonging to the Navy’s fleet celebrated their 18th anniversary yesterday (11 June 2018)....
2018-06-12
Commander Janitha Buddhika assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Rathnadeepa
Commander (C) Janitha Buddhika today (12 June) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Navy Ship Rathnadeepa....
2018-06-12
Navy takes the strain to win men’s title at Defence Services tug of war
Sri Lanka Navy team triumphed over their Army counterparts to record a comprehensive victory at the finals of Defence Services tug of war tournament worked off at the sports ground of SLNS Gemunu in Welisara, yesterday (11th June)....
2018-06-12
Navy assists apprehension of 06 persons engaged in illegal acts
Six (06) persons who engaged in illegal acts at several locations in the island were apprehended by Sri Lanka Navy during the past few days....
2018-06-12
Navy contributes to clean-up beaches to mark World Oceans Day
Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd conducted a series of beach cleaning programmes across the island to mark the World Oceans Day which fell on 08 June 2018. ...
2018-06-11
