University selected children of Naval families awarded scholarships
The first ever scholarship awarding for the children of Naval families who excelled in the G.C.E. Advanced Level-2018, was held under the gracious presence of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva as the Chief Guest, at Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium in SLNS Parakrama on 20th November 2019.
22 Nov 2019
Russian Navy training ship ‘Perekop’ departs Hambantota harbour after successful tour
The training ship ‘Perekop’ of the Russian Navy, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 19th November, departed from the port of Hambantota on completion of a successful tour today (21st November 2019). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions.
21 Nov 2019
Five persons nabbed for using unauthorized nets to catch fish
The Navy held 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing by means of unauthorized fishing nets in the seas off Mullikulam on 20th November 2019.
21 Nov 2019
Navy recovers a haul of banned nets
Navy in coordination with Fisheries Inspection office and SL Police recovered a haul of banned nets during a raid carried out at Madithaweli area in Jaffna on 20th November 2019.
21 Nov 2019
Two persons apprehended by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing
Two (02) persons who attempted to engage in illegal fishing at Sallativu beach area in Vakaneri, were apprehended by Navy, on 19th November 2019.
21 Nov 2019
Major General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) takes office as new Secretary Defence
Major General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) took office as the new Secretary Defence amidst the chanting of Seth Pirith by Maha Sangha at the Ministry of Defence today (20th November 2019).
20 Nov 2019
Navy apprehends 02 persons with 14.5kg of turtle flesh
During a search conducted in the beach area of Southbar, Mannar today (20th November 2019), the Navy held 02 persons with 14.5kg of turtle flesh.
20 Nov 2019
Commanding Officer of Russian Navy ship ‘Perekop’ meets Commander Southern Naval Area
A delegation headed by Commander Roman Pakhomov, Commanding Officer of the Russian Navy ship ‘Perekop’ visited the Southern Naval Command today (20th November 2019).
20 Nov 2019
People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” departs Colombo harbour after successful tour
People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” which arrived Sri Lanka on 14th November 2019, departed the port of Colombo, on 19th November 2019. Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions.
20 Nov 2019
Navy assists to salvage a motor bike abandoned at Dandugama bridge, Ja Ela
SL Navy assisted to salvage a submerged motor bike at the Dandugama bridge in Ja Ela, today (19 November).
19 Nov 2019