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Navy apprehends 21 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya in the North Western Naval Command arrested 21 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities without valid fishing permits and using unauthorized nets in Illaththadiya, Thalavila, Uchchamuniya and Ippantivu sea areas yesterday (19)....
2016-12-20
Seven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 7 Indian fishermen along with 2 Indian fishing trawlers, poaching in Sri Lankan waters Northwest of Delft Island today morning (20). ...
2016-12-20
Six more Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use
Following the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been initiating a wide range of Community Development Projects for the wellbeing of the civilian population of the country....
2016-12-18
Sri Lanka Navy being praised for rescuing the MV Hyperion Highway from the grip of saboteurs at the Port of Hambantota
The Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, shipping agent of the Vehicles Carrier, MV Hyperion Highway extended its sincere gratitude and thanks to Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and Sri Lanka Navy for taking prompt action to rescue the ship from the grip of the saboteurs who created panic at the Port of Hambantota on 10th December 2016. ...
2016-12-18
Navy apprehends 19 kg of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of intelligence information, naval personnel attached to SLNS Gotaimbara located in Pungudutivu and SLNS Wasaba in the Delft Island belonging to the Northern Naval Command seized 17 kg of Kerala Cannabis hidden in the general area of Oththapanai in Delft Island yesterday (17). ...
2016-12-18
Five fishermen arrested for engaging in illegal fishing using explosives
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Gajaba located in Mannar belonging to the North Central Naval Command arrested 5 fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosives in the sea area off Pallemunai, Mannar yesterday (17)....
2016-12-18
Re-docking of Navy’s second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel in Goa, India
The re-docking of Navy’s second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) which was unslipped on 15th December 2016 was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy and Commandant of the Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro at Goa Shipyard Limited yesterday (16). ...
2016-12-17
Navy records impressive performance over Air Force in Dialog Rugby League 2016/17
Navy Sports Club recorded another comprehensive victory over the Air Force in another first round game of Dialog Rugby League 2016/17 held at Rathmalana Air Force Grounds last evening (16). ...
2016-12-17
Hon. Prime Minister expresses gratitude to the Navy for rescuing ships at the Port of Hambantota
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne called on the Prime Minister Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Temple Trees on 15th December 2016 and handed over a report on the Naval Operation carried out to release the international vessels forcibly detained by the striking port employees....
2016-12-17
Rear Admiral Chandana Kulasekara bids farewell to his illustrious naval career
Rear Admiral Chandana Kulasekara who served as the Director General Logistics at the Naval Headquarters, today (16) bade farewell to his illustrious naval career which spanned over 30 years....
2016-12-16
Northern Naval Command conducts another field medical clinic in Punguduthivu
As a part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Community Development and Social Responsibility Project, the Northern Naval Command conducted a field health clinic at the Madadaveli Community Hall, Pungudurhivu on 13th December 2016 under the patronage of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva....
2016-12-16
Rear Admiral Sarath Dissanayake honoured in farewell salute
Rear Admiral Sarath Dissanayake who held office as the Director General Administration retired form his 34 year-long distinguished tenure in the naval service where he dispatched a noble duty for the Navy and motherland. ...
2016-12-16
Two Reverse Osmosis plants declared open in Balapitiya and Mullaitivu
Acting upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a wide range of community service programmes focusing on the wellbeing of the civilian population. ...
2016-12-15
Navy continues to render assistance to carry out routine operations at the Port of Hambantota
The Sri Lanka Navy managed to get the turbulent situation that evolved at the Port of Hambantota on 10th of December under control by establishing security and restoring operational activities....
2016-12-15
Navy’s second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel launched by the daughter of late Captain (S) VTD Amarathunga
The Sri Lanka Navy’s second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) which is being built at the Goa Shipyards Ltd was launched to the water today (15) by the Sri Lankan High Commissioner in India, Her Excellency Chitranganee Wagiswara who is the daughter of Late Captain (S) VTD Amarathunga, a former Director Naval Supply and Secretariat held office from 04th March 1976 Until 26th April 1981. ...
2016-12-15
