Event News
British delegation calls on Commander Southern Naval Area
A British delegation including the Defence Advisor to the British High Commission in Sri Lanka called on Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Gotabaya Paul on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Navy apprehends two boats suspected to link with narcotic trafficking
Sri Lanka Navy apprehends a fishing vessel without flag state and registration markings on the hull in deep sea South of Galle.
11 Jul 2019
Two persons arrested with heroin by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy arrested 02 persons with 5.310g of heroin at the Oluvil junction on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Four (04) suspects held with 64g of Kerala cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Illawalai Police held 04 suspects with 64g of Kerala cannabis, during a raid conducted in Madagal, Jaffna on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Navy apprehends 09 persons for fishing without valid license
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 09 persons for engaging in fishing without valid license in the lagoon area of Puttalam on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Inauguration of VBSS course held in Trincomalee
The inauguration ceremony of the Visit Boat Search and Seizure (VBSS) course, conducted for the stakeholders of the ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS), was held at the auditorium of Special Boat Squadron in Trincomalee on 09th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Forty nine (49) senior sailors receive interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted interest free loans worth Rs. 500,000 each to another forty nine (49) senior sailors during a simple ceremony presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (10th july). The financial allocation of Rs. 24.5 million utilized for the above purpose was provided by the Naval Benefit Foundation.
10 Jul 2019
Navy apprehends 11 persons for engaging in illegal acts
As a vigilant force to ensure the security in the territorial waters of the island and its coastal line, Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 11 persons who engaged in illegal acts in Eastern Naval Command, on 9th July 2019
10 Jul 2019
The Commandant Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) calls on Commander of the Navy
The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Batalanda Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (10th July).
10 Jul 2019
Divisions of Western Naval Command inspected by Commander of the Navy at SLNS Rangalla
The divisional inspection of the Western Naval Command was held in the presence of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the parade ground of SLNS Rangalla today (10th July 2019).
10 Jul 2019