Event News
Navy establishes its first Disaster Response Unit in Welisara
Bringing yet another visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne to fruition, the Sri Lanka Navy Disaster Response Unit was established at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara, in view of promptly responding to natural disasters and rescuing the public affected.
25 Jun 2017
Western Naval Command secures championship in Inter Command Men’s / Women’s Basketball Tournament
The Inter Command Basketball Tournament 2017 of the Sri Lanka Navy was held from 18th to 22nd June at SLNS Gemunu basketball court.
25 Jun 2017
Navy arrests 8 more Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters.
Eight (8) more Indian fishing poachers and two (2) bottom trawlers were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy Fast Attack Crafts, in the Sri Lankan territorial waters, 12.2 Nm off Delft Island and 15.8 Nm off Kovilan Point yesterday evening (24, June).
25 Jun 2017
Two suspects nabbed with 135 kg of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command together with Mannar Narcotics Division, conducted a joint raid and apprehended two suspects with 135 kg of Kerala Cannabis this evening (June, 24).
25 Jun 2017
Six Indian fishermen apprehended for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Six (06) Indian fishing poachers and a bottom trawler were arrested by Sri Lanka Navy Fast Attack Craft, in the Sri Lankan territorial waters, 15 Nm off Talaimannar Lighthouse this evening (24, June).
25 Jun 2017