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Navy’s Community Service Project completes one year
The Navy’s Research and Development Unit being the innovative hand of the Sri Lanka Navy performed an excellent service over the years. Upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and under the leadership of Captain Priyankara Dissanayake the Navy initiated several new projects to address the social issues found among the civilian population, with a new dimension....
2016-12-22
Two more Merchant Vessels arrive at the Port of Hambantota
Naval personnel stationed at the Port of Hambantota rendered assistance to eleven Merchant Vessels which arrived at the harbour from 10th to 21st December 2016....
2016-12-22
Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 17 Indian fishermen along with 3 Indian fishing trawlers, poaching in Sri Lankan waters, North West and South West of Delft Island this evening (21)....
2016-12-21
Sri Lanka Navy renders assistance for the operations of nine merchant vessels at the Port of Hambantota
Naval personnel stationed at the Port of Hambantota rendered assistance to nine merchant vessels which arrived at the harbour from 10th to 20th December 2016....
2016-12-21
Navy records a number of victories at the National Sailing Championship – 2016
The annual National Sailing Championship - 2016 organised by the Ceylon Yacht Club was held at the Bolgoda Lake on 17th and 18th December 2016....
2016-12-21
Navy rescues 6 local fishermen in distress
The Navy rendered assistance to a multiday fishing trawler named ‘Ishani 1’ that collided with a merchant ship this morning (21), and rescued 6 local fishermen in distress....
2016-12-21
A new eight storeyed Wardroom Complex declared open at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara
At the invitation of Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Eng. ...
2016-12-21
Twelve Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 12 Indian fishermen along with 2 Indian fishing trawlers, poaching in Sri Lankan waters South of Thalaimannar this morning (21). ...
2016-12-21
Commander of the Navy participates in the Japan – Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue held in Colombo
Reinforcing security ties with Japan, the Japan-Sri Lanka ‘Defence Cooperation Dialogue’ was held at the Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (20)....
2016-12-20
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
