Navy apprehends a local fisherman engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Lankapatuna in the Eastern Naval Command arrested a local fisherman for engaging in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets in Ullackalie lagoon area yesterday (15).
16 Nov 2016
Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use in Anuradhapura
Acting upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a number of community service programmes focusing on the wellbeing of civilian population.
15 Nov 2016
Navy arrests 4 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing without valid permits
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya in the North Western Naval Command arrested 4 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities without valid fishing permits in the coastal area of Norochcholai yesterday (15).
15 Nov 2016
One Year into OBST Operations: Navy Earns Over Rs. 2.3 Billion
Having taken over the Onboard Security Team Operations (OBST) from Avant Garde Maritime Services Ltd since 13th November 2015, the Sri Lanka Navy was able to earn Rs. 2.33 Billion for the Government of Sri Lanka to date.
14 Nov 2016
Navy apprehends 3 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Walagamba located in Kuchchaweli in the Eastern Naval Command arrested 3 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosives in the sea area off Poduwakattu yesterday (13).
14 Nov 2016
Navy records a comprehensive win over CR & FC in Dialog Rugby League 2016/17
Navy Sports Club recorded another comprehensive victory over CR & FC Sports Club in a first round game of Dialog Rugby League 2016/17 held at Welisara Navy Grounds this evening (13). Accordingly, the navy won the game by 21 points to 13 points; scoring 3 tries and 3 conversions.
14 Nov 2016
War Heroes commemorated on Remembrance Day
The main ceremony to commemorate fallen war heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice was held at the Vihara Maha Devi Park today (13).
13 Nov 2016
Two hundred and ninety seven recruit sailors of 227th regular intake pass out at SLNS Shiksha
Two hundred and ninety seven naval recruits belonging to the 227th regular intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa on 12th November 2016.
13 Nov 2016
Navy renders assistance to transfer a critically ill fisherman ashore
The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (11), rendered assistance to transfer a critically ill fisherman ashore, who went onboard a multiday fishing vessel named ‘Amith Putha’ from Negombo.
12 Nov 2016
Four persons arrested for trapping sea turtles by illegal means
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Welusumana located in Mandathivu in the Northern Naval Command found turtle meat and a sea turtle alive from a fishing boat, during a search carried out at Gurunagar Jetty yesterday (11).
12 Nov 2016