The 100th Reverse Osmosis plant vested with the community by the Navy
Under a visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and with spirited leadership of Captain Priyankara Dissanayake of Navy’s Research and Development Unit, the Sri Lanka Navy initiated a timely programme in view of finding solutions to widespread community problems among civilian population.
14 Jan 2017
Eight local fishermen arrested for engaging in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Kelani, in the Western Naval Command arrested 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in the sea area of Negombo yesterday (13).
14 Jan 2017
Navy nabs 6 persons with 3.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of intelligence information, the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Police nabbed 6 persons with 3.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis in their possession, at two separate locations yesterday (13).
14 Jan 2017
Navy arrests 11 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya belonging to the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 11 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices yesterday (12).
13 Jan 2017
Two more Reverse Osmosis plants vested with the community
As per the guidance of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy has been implementing a number of Community Service Programmes focusing on the wellbeing of the civilian population.
12 Jan 2017
Navy recovers 28 kg of Kerala Cannabis from Kusumanthurei Beach area
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Agbo located in Madagal in Northern Naval Command recovered 28 kg of Kerala Cannabis from Kusumanthurei Beach area yesterday (11).
12 Jan 2017
Commander of the Navy made an inspection visit at the Port of Hambantota
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne made an inspection visit at the Port of Hambantota yesterday (11).
12 Jan 2017
Head of the 7th Division – Ship Design and Combat Systems of the Italian General Staff calls on Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy
The head of the 7th Division – Ship Design and Combat Systems of the Italian General Staff, Rear Admiral Pasquale De Candia paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters today (11).
11 Jan 2017
Navy apprehends 2 Indian nationals with 53 kg of Kerala Cannabis
11 Jan 2017
Italian Naval Ship ‘Carabiniere’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Italian Naval Ship ‘Carabiniere’ arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (11) on a goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival.
11 Jan 2017