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VNF annual camp begins in Welisara
In parallel with the 66th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force (VNF), the annual camp of volunteer naval personnel commenced at SLNS Lanka in Welisara yesterday (04 January)....
2018-01-05
Suspect apprehended with 2.8 kg of intoxicating substance in Jaffna
Following an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command combined with STF personnel in Jaffna apprehended a person with 2.8 kg of intoxicating substance, known as ‘Mava’, during a raid conducted in Nawar Street, Jaffna yesterday (04 January). ...
2018-01-05
Captain Harindra Ekanayake takes over command of SLNS Samudura
Captain (C) Harindra Ekanayake took over the duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) SLNS Samudura on an auspicious note today (04 January)....
2018-01-04
Navy apprehends 13 Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 Indian fishermen along with 2 fishing trawlers for engaging in illegal fishing activities in the Sri Lankan territorial waters yesterday (03 January)....
2018-01-04
Person apprehended for possessing live turtle
Based on a tip off to the Navy, naval troops attached to the Northern Naval Command together with officials of the Pooneryn Police nabbed a person for possessing a live sea turtle weighing 15 kg, during a search conducted in Pallikuda area, Kilinochchi yesterday (03 January)....
2018-01-04
Three barrels of goda found from Vakarei
On receipt of information to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command combined with Vakarei Police conducted a search yesterday (03 January) and recovered 3 barrels of goda, used for brewing illegal liquor, concealed in Panichchankerni area, Vakarei....
2018-01-04
Navy hands over Ceremonial Guard at President House to Air Force
Sri Lanka Navy officially handed over the customary duty of Ceremonial Guard at the President House to the Sri Lanka Air Force with effect from 01 January 2018....
2018-01-03
Navy nabs 3 persons engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the North Western Naval Command arrested 3 persons engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets, in the seas off Ippantivu, Kalpitiya yesterday (02 January )....
2018-01-03
Navy renders assistance to bring injured mariner ashore for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring an injured mariner ashore for treatment today (02 January). ...
2018-01-02
Navy pledges its commitment to achieve prosperity in sustainable agriculture
Commencing the proceedings of the Year 2018 on an auspicious note, Naval personnel took the oath of allegiance to public service on 02nd January 2018, the first working day of the year, at a ceremony presided over by the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy Rear Admiral Neel Rosayro at the Naval Headquarters....
2018-01-02
Navy assists to arrest 7 persons attempting to sell Valampuri conch shells
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of Coast Guard personnel attached to SLCG Waruna in coordination with the officials of Wattala Police nabbed 04 persons with a high-value ‘Titan’ Valampuri conch shell, during a raid conducted in Wattala area yesterday (01 January)....
2018-01-02
Commander of the Navy pays homage to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in the New Year
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe together with Mrs. Sandya Ranasinghe paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura today (01 January). They invoked the blessings of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi on the Navy and entire nation on this special day that marked the first day of year 2018 and Duruthu Poya....
2018-01-01
Southeastern Naval Command organizes blood donation drive to commemorate 67th Navy anniversary
As part of one of the many magnanimous efforts to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Southeastern Naval Command had organized a blood donation drive at the naval base SLNS Mahanaga yesterday (30 December)....
2017-12-31
69 Indian fishermen repatriated
Sri Lanka Coast Guard facilitated the repatriation of 69 Indian fishermen today (31 December)....
2017-12-31
Navy arrests 13 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters
A Fast Attack Craft attached to the Northern Naval Command arrested 13 Indian fishermen along with 2 trawlers for engaging in illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan territorial waters northeast of Katchativu Island this morning (31 December). ...
2017-12-31
