Event News
Navy arrests 7 persons engaged in illegal fishing
A team of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command, during a routine patrol, apprehended 7 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets in the waters off Norway Island yesterday (30, June).
01 Jul 2017
Representatives of Lanka Thalassaemia Circle meet with Commander of the Navy
A group of representatives from the Lanka Thalassaemia Circle, a movement operated for the rights of poor thalassaemia patients, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (June, 29).
01 Jul 2017
Navy rescues 2 persons drowning in Gopalpuram Seas
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba located in Nilaweli in the Eastern Naval Command and the lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued 2 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram on 29th June 2017.
01 Jul 2017
Newly enlisted naval officers receive letters of appointment from Commander of the Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne handed over away appointment letters to newly enlisted 5 Direct Entry officers / lady officers, 39 Officer Cadets of the 60th Intake and 6 Service Entry candidates, in a ceremony held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium at the Naval Headquarters today (June, 30).
30 Jun 2017
Marking the culmination of their basic training, RABS personnel pass out in Kalpitiya
Five (5) officers and twenty four (24) sailors belonging to the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) on successful completion of their basic training, pass out at the main parade ground of RABS Headquarters in Kalpitiya today (June,30).
30 Jun 2017
Navy apprehends 10 persons engaged in illegal fishing
A group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command, during routine patrol, apprehended 10 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing using Dynamite explosives in the waters South of Iranathivu island yesterday (29, June).
30 Jun 2017
Navy apprehends a person along with 8 kg of Kerala Cannabis
Naval personnel attached to the North Western Naval Command in coordination with officials of the Puttalam STF, during a raid carried out in Puttalam, Palawiya area today (29), nabbed a suspect with 8 kg of Kerala Cannabis.
29 Jun 2017
Two Reverse Osmosis plants declared open
The Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a wide range of community service projects under the visionary leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne.
29 Jun 2017
Commander of the Navy attends inauguration of Flood Control and Water Management Data Centre in Narahenpita
Minister of Megapolis & Western Development, Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka yesterday (June, 29) inaugurated work on the Flood Control and Water Management Data Centre, a project of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation, at Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpita.
29 Jun 2017
Navy renders assistance to clean-up water course in Kotte
Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (June, 27) rendered assistance to clean-up a water course near Beddagana soccer ground in Kotte.
28 Jun 2017