Passing out of Naval Recruits of the 225th Regular Intake of Sri Lanka Navy
Three hundred and twenty - eight naval recruits belonging to the 225thregular intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa today (02) after successful completion of their basic training. The Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dimuthu Gunawardena attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and took the salute.
02 Apr 2016
Hundred and One kgs of Narcotic Drugs apprehended in the Southern Seas (The largest haul ever apprehended out at sea)
During a joint mission carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau, a haul of 101 kg of narcotics was apprehended whilst transferring through the Southern costal belt of Sri Lanka. The consignment which was apprehended on 30th March 2016, is said to be the largest ever stock of narcotics apprehended at sea in the recent history.
01 Apr 2016
First ever Staff Talks was held between the US Navy and SL Navy officials on board ‘USS Blue Ridge’
The team of high ranking officers of the US Navy headed by the Captain Wes Bannister and the Officers of the SL Navy headed by the Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Dharmendra Wettewa held Staff Talks on board the flag ship USS Blue Ridge on 29th March 2016.
01 Apr 2016
Sri Lanka Tamil Teachers’ Union praises Sri Lanka Navy
Sri Lanka Tamil Teachers’ Union has praised the Sri Lanka Navy for releasing the Sampoor Maha Vidyalaya in a good standard to the school management and paving the way for hundreds of students in the Sampoor area to continue their studies.
01 Apr 2016