Chinese Naval Ships mark their departure
Completing a successful relief assistance mission, three naval ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) made their departure from the Colombo harbour today (3).
03 Jun 2017
Navy apprehends three local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
A group of naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command apprehended three local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosives yesterday (2) in the seas off Northern yesterday (2).
03 Jun 2017
Navy renders assistance to clean several canals in Kelaniya
Following the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, a team of naval personnel carried out a preliminary study to find out regions in Kelaniya area that could pose a flood threat during heavy downpour in the following months.
03 Jun 2017
Navy Marines undertake cleaning in Morawaka
The Marine personnel are currently engaged in a number of cleaning efforts in Morawaka area, Matara.
02 Jun 2017
Navy declares open a Reverse Osmosis plant
Yet another Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant produced by the Navy Research and Development Unit was declared open today (2) under the patronage of the Commander North Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rasika Dissanayake in Wellawa, Kurunegala village.
02 Jun 2017
Navy undertakes reconstruction of Meegahajadura Tank in Sooriyawewa
As part of the Navy’s Social Responsibility project being implemented under the able guidance of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the reconstruction work of the Meegahajadura Tank in Sooriyawewa came to a close today (2).
02 Jun 2017
Navy apprehends a suspicious dinghy with 4 persons in Northern waters
Naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command apprehended a suspicious dinghy with four persons onboard yesterday (1) in the sea area north of Kankesanthurei.
02 Jun 2017
Navy renders assistance to clean Meegahawatta canal
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to clean the Meegahawatta canal flowing in close proximity to the Peliyagoda Highway entrance.
02 Jun 2017
Australian Government extends further assistance in flood relief operations
Extending further assistance in flood relief operations, the Australian Government today (1) provided more flood aid to Sri Lanka with a view to intensifying the ongoing relief efforts.
01 Jun 2017
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