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Navy rescues a critically ill fisherman and four persons drowning in Gopalpuram Seas
 

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (14), rendered assistance to transfer a critically ill fisherman ashore for treatment....

2016-12-15

Sri Lanka Navy Practical Shooting Team records impressive performances at the Asia-Pacific Handgun Championship

The Sri Lanka Navy Practical Shooting Team who emerged shooting champions at the Defence Services Games, took part in the Asia-Pacific Handgun Championship held in Pattaya, Thailand from 07th to 11th December 2016....

2016-12-15

HE the President declares open the Sri Jinarathana Vocational and Tertiary Training Centre in Seenigama

His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena ceremonially declared open the Sri Jinarathana Vocational and Tertiary Training Centre in Seenigama today (14)....

2016-12-14

Vehicles Carrier, ‘Glovis Phoenix’ leaves the Port of Hambantota for South Africa
 

The South Korean Vehicles Carrier, ‘Glovis Phoenix’ left for her next port of call in Durban, South Africa today (14) having loaded 1,086 cars and Jeeps onboard from the Hambantota harbour....

2016-12-14

A health clinic held in North Central Naval Command
 

A health clinic organized by the Naval Hospital in the North Central Naval Command in coordination with the staff members of the Provincial Health Services in Kilinochchi, was held at Mulankavil Primary School in Kilinochchi on 10th December 2016....

2016-12-14

Navy renders assistance to load 1,086 vehicles to Vehicles Carrier Ship at the Port of Hambantota
 

The protest campaign staged by the port employees of Hambantota Harbour on 7th December 2016, continues to its seventh day as of today (13) hampering the routine work of the Port of Hambantota....

2016-12-13

A blood donation campaign held in Northern Naval Command
 

The Naval Hospital in the Northern Naval Command in coordination with the Blood Bank of the General Hospital Jaffna organized a special blood donation campaign on 10th December 2016....

2016-12-12

Navy apprehends 29 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Therapuththa located in Silawathurai in the North Western Naval Command arrested 29 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using unlawful fishing gear in the sea area of Silawathurai yesterday (10)....

2016-12-11

Navy gets the situation under control at the Port of Hambantota
 

The Sri Lanka Navy took swift measures to disperse the port employees who staged a protest campaign at the Hambantota Port premises today (10). ...

2016-12-11

Sri Lanka Navy proudly celebrates its 66th anniversary
 

The 66th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy which claims for an unblemished and illustrious history falls today, on 09th December 2016.
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2016-12-09

Naval Preschools’ Annual Concert held at Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium
 

The annual concert of the Naval Preschools which are operated under the patronage of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit was held on a colourful note at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium on 06th December 2016....

2016-12-08

Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
 

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne visited the Northern Naval Area yesterday (6) and declared open several facilities in the Northern Naval Command. ...

2016-12-07

Navy apprehends 12 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Therapuththa located in Silawathurai in the North Western Naval Command arrested 12 local fishermen who engaged in suspicious scuba diving activities using unauthorized nets in the seas off Silawathurai yesterday (6). ...

2016-12-07

Commander of the Navy addresses student officers of DSCSC: A Proactive Strategy to Counter Emerging Maritime Security Threats
 

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne addressed the local and foreign student officers of the course number 10 at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) today (6), on the topic of, A Proactive Strategy to Counter Emerging Maritime Security Threats....

2016-12-06

Navy wins the National Wrestling Championship for the 17th consecutive time
 

Sri Lanka Navy won the National Wrestling Championship which was held at the new Sports Ministry Indoor Complex from 30th November to 03rd December 2016. ...

2016-12-05