Navy foils gold smuggling attempt, two suspects apprehended with 7kg of gold
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 2 suspectss attempting to smuggle 7 kg of gold via sea.
25 Feb 2018
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Lalith Ekanayake
Director General Health Services, Surgeon Rear Admiral Lalith Ekanayake, after 35 years of distinguished naval service, bade adieu to the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (24 February).
25 Feb 2018
Cheques awarded for "Api Wenuven Api" Semi Housing Project
27 Naval families selected to complete the construction of their houses under the Api Wennuven Api semi Housing Project, were awarded cheques at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (23 February).
24 Feb 2018
Navy completes plantation of 100,000 mangrove saplings in a bid to conserve marine environment
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) that contributes immensely for marine environment conservation including mangrove conservation in realization of its drive for a clean and green environment, has planted nearly 100,000 mangrove saplings all around the country, through its Marine and Ecofriendly Projects as of now.
23 Feb 2018
Commander Northern Naval Area declares open several facilities at SLNS Uththara
Marking his last tour of inspection at SLNS Uththara before the relinquishment of duties as Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva declared open several newly constructed facilities at the naval premises in Kankesanthurai yesterday (22 February).
23 Feb 2018
Commodore Ananda Guruge assumes duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Commodore Ananda Guruge assumed duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) yesterday (22 February).
23 Feb 2018
Australian Deputy High Commissioner meets Commander Eastern Naval Area
Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Tim Huggins met Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nimal Sarathsena at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee yesterday (22 February).
23 Feb 2018
Navy completes second stage of Delft Jetty Project
The second stage of Delft Jetty Project which was successfully completed under the auspices of the Northern Naval Command was declared open by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva and the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. N. Vethanayahan yesterday (21February).
22 Feb 2018
Navy clinch another victory in Rugby
Another encounter of the semifinal round of Dialog Inter-clubs League Tournament was played by Sri Lanka Navy vs. Havlock Sports Club at the Race Course Ground, Colombo yesterday (21 February).
22 Feb 2018
Navy apprehends 5 persons engaged in illegal fishing
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices in Uppural, Trincomalee on 17 February.
21 Feb 2018