Commander of the Navy felicitated by His Alma Mater
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, one of the most eminent alumni of Royal College Colombo, was felicitated by his alma mater today (03).
03 May 2016
His Excellency the President hands over the 5th consignment of Navy’s Thalassemia Infusion Systems
The free distribution of 275 Thalassemia Infusion Systems produced by the Sri Lanka Navy came about today (2) at the President’s Residence Colombo under the patronage of His Excellency the President Maithreepala Sirisena.
02 May 2016
Navy nabs 3kg of explosives used for illegal fishing activities
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Lankapatuna were able to recover 2.6kg of gun powder – low explosives concealed in the general area of Ullackalie Lagoon in Trincomalee yesterday (1st May).
02 May 2016
Granting of "Virusara Privilege Card" held in Hambantota
The sixth-phase of granting “Virusara Privilege Card” to war heroes and their family members, came about today (30) under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardane at the Magampura International Convention Centre.
30 Apr 2016
Sri Lanka Defence Delegation represents the 15th Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference
At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Hon. Dato Seri Mohomed Najib Bin Abdul Razak, a Defence Delegation from Sri Lanka comprising the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, along with Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilaka and senior officers from the tri-forces participated at the 15th Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on 21 April 2016.
30 Apr 2016
A grand reception held onboard French Naval Ship “Aconit”
Displaying her warm hospitality, a grand reception was held onboard the French Naval Ship “Aconit” today (29).
29 Apr 2016
French Naval ship ‘Aconit’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
The French Naval Ship ‘Aconit’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on 29th April 2016 on a goodwill visit.
29 Apr 2016
Navy apprehends sixteen local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel apprehended 16 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities in two separate incidents.
29 Apr 2016
Navy arrests 6 fishermen while transferring sea cucumbers illegally
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Thammanna in Mannar of North Central Command arrested six local fishermen who were illegally transferring sea cucumbers in the sea area Southwest of Kachchativu yesterday (28).
29 Apr 2016
Launching of the book ˝A VIEW FROM THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BOUNDARY LINE INDIA – SRI LANKA˝
˝A View from the International Maritime Boundary line India – Sri Lanka˝ the debut book authored by Captain Prasad Kariyapperuma was launched at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayaka Auditorium at the Naval Headquarters on 28th April 2016.
29 Apr 2016