Event News
Newly-appointed Commander of the Navy calls on His Excellency the President
The newly-appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe called on His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (31st October).
31 Oct 2017
New Commander of the Navy calls on State Minister of Defence
Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, who assumed duties as the 22nd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry of Defence today (31st October 2017).
31 Oct 2017
US Nimitz Carrier Strike Group departs from Colombo harbour
The US Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th of this month left from the Colombo harbour today (31st October) on successful completion of its official four day visit. The US Carrier Strike Group comprised of USS Nimitz, the cruiser USS Princeton, and destroyers USS Howard, USS Shoup, USS Pinckney and USS Kidd.
31 Oct 2017
Commander Carrier Strike Group II calls on Commander of the Navy
The Commander Carrier Strike Group II, Rear Admiral Gregory Harris and a host of US naval officers called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (30th October).
31 Oct 2017
Chinese Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters yesterday (30th October).
31 Oct 2017
SLNS Mahanaga celebrates its 04th anniversary
SLNS Mahanaga of the South Eastern Naval Command celebrates its 04th anniversary today (31 October 2017).
31 Oct 2017
Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrives at the port of Colombo
Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (October 30). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in accordance with naval traditions upon her arrival.
30 Oct 2017
Indian Defence Advisor calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor attached to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th October 2017).
30 Oct 2017
Navy renders assistance to arrest persons engaged in illegal activities
Sri Lanka Navy took 44 persons into custody for engaging in illegal acts at separate locations in the island. Accordingly 41 persons practiced illegal fishing and 03 suspects for keeping illegal drugs in their possession were arrested by the Navy.
30 Oct 2017
Korean Navy ships depart from Colombo harbour
The Korean Navy ships, Kang Gam Chan and Hwacheon which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th October, set sail from the Colombo harbour today (29th October 2017), on completion of their successful four-day official tour.
29 Oct 2017
