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Naval troops recover 120 kilograms of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of information, naval personnel attached to the North Western Command recovered 120 kilograms of cannabis (Kerala Ganja) concealed under a scrub in the Sawariyapuram area in Silawathurai on 09th November 2015. ...
2015-11-10
Head of Delegation of ICRC Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The head of Delegation of The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka, Ms. Claire Meytraud called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 09th October 2015. ...
2015-11-09
Turkish Ambassador calls on Commander of the Navy
The Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Tunca Ozucuhadar called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 09th October 2015. ...
2015-11-09
Northern Naval Command conducts a field health clinic in Karainagar
The Northern Naval Command in collaboration with the State Pharmaceutical Corporation conducted a field health clinic at the Dr. Thiagaraja Central College in Karainagar on 07th November 2015, under the patronage of the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva . ...
2015-11-09
Inter-Command Tug of War Tournament 2015
The Inter-Command Tug of War Tournament 2015 was held at the NMA Hockey Ground, Trincomalee on 06th and 07th November 2015....
2015-11-09
War Heroes honoured on Remembrance Day
The main ceremony to commemorate fallen war heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice was held at the Vihara Maha Devi Park today (08th November 2015)....
2015-11-08
Navy renders assistance in electrification of Analativu Island
Sri Lanka Navy's Landing Craft, L 820 and L 821, attached to the Northern Naval Command, rendered assistance to transport lamp posts, transformers and other equipment to Analativu island at a request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board....
2015-11-08
Four local fishermen arrested for illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Theraputta in Silawathura deployed on routine patrol arrested 4 local fishermen along with a Fiber Glass Dinghy, 175 kilograms of sea cucumber and 4 diving face masks whilst engaged in fishing without permit in the seas between Kallaru and Kondachchikuda on 05th November 2015. ...
2015-11-06
Katina Pinkama at Nagadeepa temple held with Navy assistance
The annual Katina Pinkama of the Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya was conducted successfully under the patronage of the Northern Naval Command of the Sri Lanka Navy on 3rd and 4th of November 2015....
2015-11-05
SLINEX 2015 Concludes Successfully
The Sri Lanka Navy and Indian Navy Exercise (SLINEX 2015) concluded successfully on 01st November 2015 in Trincomalee. The joint naval exercise enabled both Navies to rehearse and improve own capabilities and enhance operational effectiveness required to maintain maritime security in the region by integrating forces. ...
2015-11-01
Navy Triathlon Championship showcases promising talents
The Navy’s first ever triathlon championship, which promised attractive prizes to the competitors and scintillating excitement to the spectators, was held on a grand scale at the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour and the neighbouring area on 01st November 2015. ...
2015-11-01
Six Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest six Indian fishermen along with an Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters at the north-west of Thalai-mannar on 31st October 2015. ...
2015-11-01
Commander of the Navy calls on Nigerian High Commissioner
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne called on the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. S. U. Ahmed at the Nigerian High Commission in Colombo on 30th October 2015. ...
2015-10-30
Western Naval Command conducts a field medical clinic in Handala
The Western Naval Command conducted a field medical clinic at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Balagala in Handala on 28th October 2015. ...
2015-10-30
Inter Command Combat Competition 2015
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne was the Chief Guest at the Inter Command Combat Competition which culminated with a shooting competition, was held at the Firing Range of the Naval Base Trincomalee on 29th October 2015....
2015-10-29
