Event News
Australian Border Force Commissioner calls on Commander of the Navy
The Australian Border Force Commissioner, Mr. Roman Quadvlieg called on Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (22).
22 Nov 2016
US Naval Ship “USS Somerset” arrives at the Port of Trincomalee
The US Naval Ship, “USS Somerset” arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a training visit today (22).
22 Nov 2016
Navy flag blessing ceremony held at sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
In view of the 66th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy which falls on 09th December 2016, a ceremony to invoke blessings on naval flags, was held at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura today (21) under the auspices of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne. The President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Yamuna Wijegunaratne was also present on this religious event.
22 Nov 2016
Two more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants declared open for community use
Following a visionary concept of His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena and as part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s community service programmes carried out under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, two more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants installed at Vavuniya Police station and Kokawewa village in Galenbindunuwewa, were declared open for community use yesterday (20).
21 Nov 2016
Sri Lanka Navy women’s Baseball team clinch their first overseas title
The Sri Lanka Navy women’s Baseball team emerged champions at the Baseball tournament organized by the Amateur Baseball Association in Bangkok, Thailand during the first week of this month.
21 Nov 2016
Navy records dominant performance over CH & FC in Dialog Rugby League 2016/17
Navy Sports Club recorded another comprehensive victory over CH & FC in a first round game of Dialog Rugby League 2016/17 held at Welisara Navy Grounds this evening (20).
21 Nov 2016
Eleven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 11 Indian fishermen along with 2 Indian fishing trawlers, poaching in Sri Lankan waters North West of Delft Island this evening (19).
20 Nov 2016
Navy arrests a local fisherman engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Buwaneka located in Nachchikuda in the North Central Naval Command arrested a local fisherman who engaged in illegal fishing activities using a monofilament net in the coastal area of Mundampiddi yesterday (18).
19 Nov 2016
Northern Naval Command conducts another field medical clinic in Mathagal
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s community development and social responsibility project carried out under the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Northern Naval Command conducted a field medical clinic at Nunasi Vidyalaya in Mathagal on 14th November 2016.
17 Nov 2016
Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Deputy Commander calls on Commander of the Navy
The Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Brigadier General Mohammed Aziz called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (16).
17 Nov 2016