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Chief of Staff of the Navy attends ‘Mal perahara’ of Gangarama Temple
The Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple’s ‘Mal perahara’ which is held in parallel with the ‘Navam Maha Perahera’ was conducted for the 33rd time at the temple premises today (6). ...
2017-02-06
Two Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use in Medirigiriya
Acting upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a number of community service programmes focusing on the wellbeing of the civilian population. ...
2017-02-06
Surgeon Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera retires from 34 years of naval career
Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera, who held office as the Chief Executive Officer at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital , bade farewell to his 34 year long illustrious naval career today (6). ...
2017-02-06
Northern Naval Command conducts two field medical clinics in Jaffna Peninsula
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Community Development and Social Responsibility Project, which is conducted under the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Northern Naval Command conducted two field medical clinics at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on 22nd January 2017 and at the Free Siddha Dispensary at the Analathive Island on 05th February 2017 respectively. ...
2017-02-06
Navy arrests 5 persons with turtle meat and eggs
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Welusumana in Mandativu belonging to the Northern Naval Command arrested 5 persons with a stock of turtle meat and eggs in Pallikuda area yesterday (5)....
2017-02-06
Navy conducts special Physical Health programmes in line with Sports and Physical Health Promotion Week
Coinciding with the Sports and Physical Health Promotion Week which kicked off today (6), the Sri Lanka Navy organized a special Physical Health programme at the premises of the Port of Colombo....
2017-02-06
Two Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use
The Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a wide range of community service projects, going by the visionary leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne. ...
2017-02-05
Sri Lanka Navy honours the nation with a 25 – gun salute on Independence Day
To commemorate the 69th Independence Day of the motherland, the Sri Lanka Navy, filled with national pride, accorded a 25 – gun salute to the nation today (4) at the Lighthouse premises in Colombo Fort at 12.00 noon. This customary 25- gun salute awarded by the Navy, is the highest of its kind only entitled to the motherland as a mark of respect....
2017-02-04
Sri Lanka proudly celebrates 69th Independence Day
The Sri Lanka Navy being the sea-going arm of the nation, took part in the 69thIndependence Day celebrations held on the theme of ‘ National Unity’ at Galle Face Green, Colombo today (4). ...
2017-02-04
SLNS Samudura leaves for Pakistan to take part in Naval Exercise ‘Aman’
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Samudura left for Pakistan from the Port of Colombo last evening (3) to take part in the Naval Exercise ‘Aman’ in Pakistan. ...
2017-02-04
Navy installs an Ultra Purified Water plant at Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit in National Hospital, Colombo
Yet another community service project of the Sri Lanka Navy, operated with the noble intention of making a healthy community for all, came to a successful end today (3). ...
2017-02-03
Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship ‘Tajuddin’ arrives at the Port of Trincomalee
The Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship ‘Tajuddin’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a goodwill visit today (3). ...
2017-02-03
Navy and Coast Guard personnel rescue 4 persons drowning in sea off Gopalpuram
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba and the lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued 4 persons drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram yesterday (2). ...
2017-02-03
Commander of the Navy Visits Southern Naval Command in Kochi, India
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne completing his five – day official tour in India visited the Southern Naval Command in Kochi today (2)....
2017-02-02
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘Kri Sultan Iskandar Muda – 367’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship, ‘Kri Sultan Iskandar Muda – 367’ arrived at the Port of Colombo for refilling and a replenishment visit today (2). ...
2017-02-02
