Navy commences operation to repair and clear two bridges in Matara
In the aftermath of the adverse weather and flood havoc, a number of damages have been inflicted on bridges in 2 localities of Matara district. Rising swiftly to the contingency situation, the Navy directed several teams of Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and Marine personnel to address these eventualities.
30 May 2017
Developing Story; Navy steps-up flood relief operations in affected areas
Amidst the prevailing inclement weather condition in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy stepped-up flood relief operations in affected areas in the Southern and Western provinces of the island, since Friday (26).
29 May 2017
Indian medical team conducts a medical camp in Bulathsinhala
The medical teams arrived onboard INS ‘Shardul’ are currently engaging in relief efforts for affected community in flood-ridden areas of the country.
29 May 2017
Navy in full swing to remove debris clogged in Pitabeddara bridge
Navy personnel are currently engaged in a mission for the removal of debris clogged in Pitabeddara bridge, Matara District. The bridge which combines Pitabeddara and Siyambalagoda Rotumba, Pasgoda has been congested with debris and wooden logs, from underside, as a result of the flash floods and hampered the downstream of water.
29 May 2017
Another Indian Naval Ship arrives in Colombo with relief measures for flood victims
Indian Naval Ship ‘Shardul’ arrived at the Colombo harbour today (28) in view of assisting the ongoing disaster relief efforts for the communities affected by the inclement weather in Sri Lanka.
28 May 2017
Consignment of Indian tobacco products recovered from Pungudutivu
On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, a group of Coast Guard personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command recovered a consignment of Indian tobacco products from Pungudutivu locality yesterday (28).
28 May 2017
First mini RO plant produced by Navy Research and Development Unit, donated to naval War Hero family
The first ever mini Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant produced by the Navy Research and Development Unit making use of its technological know-how and expertise, donated to a naval War Hero family on 25th of this month.
28 May 2017
Navy renders assistance for removal of garbage clogged in Wakwella Bridge, Baddegama
A team of naval personnel is currently engaging in a mission for the removal of debris clogged in Wakwella bridge at Baddegama, Galle District. The bridge which joins Poddala and Thelikada has been congested with debris including wooden logs as a result of the flash floods and hampered the downstream of water.
28 May 2017
Commander of the Navy, Chief Guest at the Indian Naval Academy, POP
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne was the Chief Guest and the Presiding Officer at the Passing Out Parade of the Spring Term 2017 batch, at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, held on an impressive note today (27).
27 May 2017
Indian Navy pressed into rescue and relief action in Udugama, Kalutara
eaming up with the Sri Lanka Navy, the crew of INS ‘Kirch’ engaged in rescue and relief efforts to assist public battered by flash floods.
27 May 2017