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SLN Marines – US Navy join hands for post HA/DR support mission
Over 100 US Navy personnel who had arrived onboard USS ‘Lake Erie’ joined hands with Sri Lanka Navy Marines, for post Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief support efforts in Colombo, Galle and Matara districts today (June, 12)....
2017-06-12
Chief of Naval Staff – Pakistan Navy meets with Commander of the Navy
The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah who is on a three day official visit to Sri Lanka, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (12th June). The visiting Pakistan Navy Chief was accorded with a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions upon his arrival. ...
2017-06-12
Two Reverse Osmosis plants declared open at Vavuniya Campus
Under a visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, 2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants produced by the Navy Research and Development Unit were declared open yesterday (12, June) in the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna....
2017-06-12
Navy apprehends 6 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 6 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets, in the seas off Boulder Point, Trincomalee on 11th June 2017....
2017-06-12
Northern Naval Command conducts another field medical clinic at Mawadipuram village
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Community Development and Social Responsibility project, the Northern Naval Command conducted a field medical clinic at the newly resettled Mawadipuram model village, Kankasanthurai on 10th June 2017. The initiative was organized under the patronage of the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva....
2017-06-12
Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Chief Guest at the POP held in Trincomalee
At an impressive Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee today (11th June), Midshipman belonging to the 30th (Technical and IT) and 31st intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), 55th Cadet Entry and candidates of the 01/2016 Service Entry, passed out as Commissioned Naval Officers of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2017-06-12
Pakistan Navy Chief declares open Sailing Club in Trincomalee
The Chief of the Naval Staff - Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka to be the Chief Guest at the Passing Out Parade held at the Naval and Maritime Academy Trincomalee, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, arrived at the Eastern Naval Command today (11th June)....
2017-06-11
Pakistan Navy Chief visits Kandy
Chief of the Naval Staff - Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, took time off to visit Kandy this morning (11th June). During the tour, Admiral Zakaullah paid homage to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and visited National Museum, Kandy. ...
2017-06-11
USS ‘Lake Erie’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
A guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy, USS ‘Lake Erie’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a post relief mission today (11th June). Upon its arrival the ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2017-06-11
Chief of the Naval Staff - Pakistan Navy arrives in Sri Lanka
Chief of the Naval Staff - Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (10th June). Upon his arrival, the Pakistan Navy Chief was warmly received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral RavindraWijegunaratne at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo....
2017-06-11
Two suspects nabbed with 56.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis in Point Pedro
On receipt of information to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command nabbed 2 suspects with 56.5 kg of Kerala cannabis at Thondamanaru beach area in Point Pedro in the wee hours today (10th June). ...
2017-06-10
Five and half (5.5) kg of heroin floating in northern waters seized
Coast Guard personnel onboard ‘CG 41’ attached to the Northern Naval Command, during patrol, detected a suspicious bag abandoned in the seas about 10 Nm off Kankesanthurei today (09th June)....
2017-06-09
Commander of the Navy Chief Guest at 11th DS-Mahanama Rugby encounter
The 11th Rugby encounter between the DS Senanayake College and Mahanama College was held at the Havelock Park yesterday (09th June). ...
2017-06-09
Navy undertakes cleaning of Beddagana canal in Akuregoda
To face-off possible flood threat that could pose in Akuregoda area during heavy downpour expected in the following months, the Navy is undertaking preventive measures as of now....
2017-06-07
Navy apprehends 4 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities
A group of naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command apprehended 4 local fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in the sea area of Vedithalathivu today (7th June)....
2017-06-07
