VNF Annual Camp concludes successfully

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva inspected the divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp held at the main parade ground of SLNS Lanka, Welisara, today (18thJanuary).
18 Jan 2019
British Defence Adviser calls on Commander of the Navy

Newly appointed Defence Advisor to the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, Colonel David Ashman called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (18th January).
18 Jan 2019
Sokians felicitate Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva

A ceremony to extend sentiments of appreciation and felicitation to one of the proud products of the Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda - Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva has been organized at the college premises yesterday (17th January).
18 Jan 2019
Practical stage of Search and Rescue Swift Water Training Programme begins at Kala Oya estuary

The Search and Rescue Swift Water Training Programme coordinated by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) commenced at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron’s Headquarters (RABS HQ) on 16th January 2019.
18 Jan 2019
JMSDF ‘Ikazuchi’ departs Hambantota after successful tour

Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force ship ‘Ikazuchi’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 15th January, after a successful three-day tour, set sail for her next port of call from the port of Hambantota today (17th January).
17 Jan 2019
Navy recovers banned fishing nets around Kokilai lagoon

On information received by the Navy, a troop of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command, recovered a number of banned fishing nets during a raid carried out around Kokilai lagoon, yesterday (16thJanuary).
17 Jan 2019
Suspect nabbed with 2kg of Kerala cannabis

On receipt of information to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command, during a raid, apprehended a suspect with 2kg of Kerala cannabis at Palaviya in Puttalam yesterday (16th January).
17 Jan 2019
Maldivian Defence Attache calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attache to the Maldivian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Colonel Ahmed Ghiyas called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Navy Headquarters today (16th January).
16 Jan 2019
American Naval Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy

The Naval Attaché to the Embassy of United States of America in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Commander Brian Page called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De silva, at the Naval Headquarters, today (16th January).
16 Jan 2019
Search and Rescue Swift Water Training Programme commences at RABS HQ

A Search and Rescue Swift Water Training Programme coordinated by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) commenced at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron’s Headquarters (RABS HQ) under the patronage of Commanding Officer RABS HQ, Commander Prasanna Hettiarachichi today (16th January).
16 Jan 2019