Event News
Navy arrests two persons with 36 g of Heroin
On receipt of intelligence tip-off, naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba located in Nilaweli in the Eastern Naval Command in coordination with Police Special Task Force personnel in Sardhapura arrested 2 suspects with 36.230 g of heroin in their possession, during a joint-raid carried out in the general area of Gopalpuram yesterday (18).
19 Jan 2017
Navy arrests 2 persons with 45 kg of Kerala Cannabis
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Buwaneka located in Nachchikuda in the North Central Naval Command arrested 2 suspects with 45 kg of Kerala Cannabis, in the sea area of Erukkulampiddi today (16).
16 Jan 2017
Two more Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use
Yet another programme of the Navy’s community service project which is operated under the visionary leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, came to its successful end today (16) at the Uyilankulama Police Station, Mannar and in the village of Ethulgama in Thirappane with the opening of 2 more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants for the use of the general public.
16 Jan 2017
‘Thilina Malla’ winners receive wide range of prizes
The prize awarding ceremony of the Regular Naval Benevolent Fund (RNBF) and the Volunteer Naval Benevolent Fund (VNBF) Raffle Draw, ‘Thilina Malla’ was held at the Lighthouse Galley, SLNS Parakrama today (16) under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne.
16 Jan 2017
Commander of the Navy inspects VNF Annual Camp Divisions
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne inspected the divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp held at the Welisara Naval Complex Grounds today (16).
16 Jan 2017
Northern Naval Command conducts a specialized field medical clinic in Delft Island
Northern Naval Command conducted a large-scale specialized field health clinic at the community cultural centre in Delft Island on 12th January 2017.
16 Jan 2017
The 100th Reverse Osmosis plant vested with the community by the Navy
Under a visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and with spirited leadership of Captain Priyankara Dissanayake of Navy’s Research and Development Unit, the Sri Lanka Navy initiated a timely programme in view of finding solutions to widespread community problems among civilian population.
14 Jan 2017
Eight local fishermen arrested for engaging in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Kelani, in the Western Naval Command arrested 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in the sea area of Negombo yesterday (13).
14 Jan 2017
Navy nabs 6 persons with 3.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of intelligence information, the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Police nabbed 6 persons with 3.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis in their possession, at two separate locations yesterday (13).
14 Jan 2017
Navy arrests 11 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya belonging to the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 11 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices yesterday (12).
13 Jan 2017