Navy arrests 4 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Therapuththa located in Silawathurai in the North Western Naval Command arrested 4 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using monofilament nets in the sea area of Silawathurai yesterday (19).
20 Jan 2017
Three persons apprehended with 800 g of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of intelligence information, a group of naval personnel attached to the Coast Guard Station located in Kirinda along with Ambalantota Police Special Task Force personnel, apprehended 3 persons with 800 g of Kerala Cannabis kept in their possession.
20 Jan 2017
US Navy Ship ‘Hopper’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
The US Navy Ship ‘Hopper’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (19) on a goodwill visit. The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. Subsequently, the Commanding Officer of the ship, Commander John D. Gainey paid a courtesy call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.
19 Jan 2017
Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition of the Indian Navy calls on Commander of the Navy
The Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral DM Deshpande paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (19).
19 Jan 2017
Navy arrests two persons with 36 g of Heroin
On receipt of intelligence tip-off, naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba located in Nilaweli in the Eastern Naval Command in coordination with Police Special Task Force personnel in Sardhapura arrested 2 suspects with 36.230 g of heroin in their possession, during a joint-raid carried out in the general area of Gopalpuram yesterday (18).
19 Jan 2017
Navy arrests 2 persons with 45 kg of Kerala Cannabis
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Buwaneka located in Nachchikuda in the North Central Naval Command arrested 2 suspects with 45 kg of Kerala Cannabis, in the sea area of Erukkulampiddi today (16).
16 Jan 2017
Two more Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use
Yet another programme of the Navy’s community service project which is operated under the visionary leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, came to its successful end today (16) at the Uyilankulama Police Station, Mannar and in the village of Ethulgama in Thirappane with the opening of 2 more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants for the use of the general public.
16 Jan 2017
‘Thilina Malla’ winners receive wide range of prizes
The prize awarding ceremony of the Regular Naval Benevolent Fund (RNBF) and the Volunteer Naval Benevolent Fund (VNBF) Raffle Draw, ‘Thilina Malla’ was held at the Lighthouse Galley, SLNS Parakrama today (16) under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne.
16 Jan 2017
Commander of the Navy inspects VNF Annual Camp Divisions
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne inspected the divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp held at the Welisara Naval Complex Grounds today (16).
16 Jan 2017
Northern Naval Command conducts a specialized field medical clinic in Delft Island
Northern Naval Command conducted a large-scale specialized field health clinic at the community cultural centre in Delft Island on 12th January 2017.
16 Jan 2017