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Commander Buddhika Jayaweera assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Prathapa
Commander (N) Buddhika Jayaweera today (26 February) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Gun Boat, SLNS Prathapa....
2018-02-26
Annual feast of St. Anthony's Church held in the islet of Katchathivu on successful note
The St. Anthony's sacred Church on Kachchativu Island has long been the pinnacle of reverence of both Indian and Sri Lankan Catholic devotees. ...
2018-02-25
Navy foils gold smuggling attempt, two suspects apprehended with 7kg of gold
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 2 suspectss attempting to smuggle 7 kg of gold via sea. ...
2018-02-25
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Lalith Ekanayake
Director General Health Services, Surgeon Rear Admiral Lalith Ekanayake, after 35 years of distinguished naval service, bade adieu to the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (24 February)....
2018-02-25
Cheques awarded for "Api Wenuven Api" Semi Housing Project
27 Naval families selected to complete the construction of their houses under the Api Wennuven Api semi Housing Project, were awarded cheques at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (23 February). ...
2018-02-24
Navy completes plantation of 100,000 mangrove saplings in a bid to conserve marine environment
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) that contributes immensely for marine environment conservation including mangrove conservation in realization of its drive for a clean and green environment, has planted nearly 100,000 mangrove saplings all around the country, through its Marine and Ecofriendly Projects as of now....
2018-02-23
Commander Northern Naval Area declares open several facilities at SLNS Uththara
Marking his last tour of inspection at SLNS Uththara before the relinquishment of duties as Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva declared open several newly constructed facilities at the naval premises in Kankesanthurai yesterday (22 February)....
2018-02-23
Commodore Ananda Guruge assumes duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Commodore Ananda Guruge assumed duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) yesterday (22 February). ...
2018-02-23
Australian Deputy High Commissioner meets Commander Eastern Naval Area
Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Tim Huggins met Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nimal Sarathsena at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee yesterday (22 February)....
2018-02-23
Navy completes second stage of Delft Jetty Project
The second stage of Delft Jetty Project which was successfully completed under the auspices of the Northern Naval Command was declared open by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva and the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. N. Vethanayahan yesterday (21February)....
2018-02-22
Navy clinch another victory in Rugby
Another encounter of the semifinal round of Dialog Inter-clubs League Tournament was played by Sri Lanka Navy vs. Havlock Sports Club at the Race Course Ground, Colombo yesterday (21 February)....
2018-02-22
Navy apprehends 5 persons engaged in illegal fishing
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices in Uppural, Trincomalee on 17 February....
2018-02-21
Navy assists repatriation of 109 Indian fishermen and 06 Sri Lankan fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in the repatriation of 109 Indian fishermen and 06 Sri Lankan fishermen who had been apprehended due to engagement of poaching, today (20th February)....
2018-02-20
Central Electrical Workshop of Western Naval Command declared open
The Central Electrical Workshop of Western Naval Command which was newly established at SLNS Mahasen in Welisara, was ceremonially declared open, today (20th February). ...
2018-02-20
Officer Under Trainees celebrate Parents’ Day 2018.
The Cadets and the Midshipmen of 58th, 59th and 60th intakes who are undergoing training at Naval & Maritime Academy, Trincomalee celebrated the Parents’ Day 2018 in a grand scale on last 12th February....
2018-02-20
