Event News
Seven ships belonging to a trio of nations rush to Sri Lanka with relief measures
Seven (7) ships belonging to a trio of nations rushed to Sri Lanka with relief teams and materials following the worst flash floods experienced by the island nation since 2003.
01 Jun 2017
Australian flood aid handed over to the Navy
The urgent flood aid and relief boats provided by the Australian Government for the community affected by floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka, were handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy at the naval base SLNS Rangalla, Colombo today (1).
01 Jun 2017
Three PLA Navy ships arrive in Colombo
Three ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) arrived at the port of Colombo today (31) in order to assist the ongoing relief operations, following the adverse weather that wreaked havoc in the island nation.
31 May 2017
High ranking officers from Chinese Navy call on Commander of the Navy
A group of high ranking officers from the Chinese Naval Ships called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (31).
31 May 2017
Australian Government extends assistance in flood relief operations
Australian government has provided a consignment of donations today (31) to step up flood relief operations in affected areas in the Southern and Western provinces of the island.
31 May 2017
A shoal of whales stranded in Sampoor Beach
A shoal of over 20 whales was stranded in the beach close to the old Sampoor Jetty in Trincomalee today (31).
31 May 2017
Navy provides interest free loans for another 50 senior sailors
As yet another phase of the Sri Lanka Navy welfare initiative to grant interest free loans of Rs. 500,000 for navy personnel, another batch of senior sailors were granted interest free loans at a function held at Naval Headquarters’ Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium today (31).
31 May 2017
Navy humanitarian assistance continues in flood affected areas
Due to the prevailing inclement weather condition in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy stepped-up flood relief operations in affected areas further.
31 May 2017
Navy provides medical relief for displaced at Pitabeddara
Navy conducted a medical clinic for those affected by the recent flash floods, at Patabeddara area today (30).
30 May 2017
Navy grants one million rupees as death compensation to the family members of Stores Assistant MK Kahawitage
The Sri Lanka Navy donated one million rupees as death compensation, under the Navy's healthcare scheme, "Naviru Saviya," to the family members of late Stores Assistant MK Kahawita who served in the Sri Lanka Navy and was unfortunately succumbed to a long term cancer.
30 May 2017