BNS ‘Bangabandhu’ leaves Colombo harbour after successful tour
On successful completion of its 4 day official tour, the Bangladesh naval vessel, BNS ‘Bangabandhu’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 22 March, set sail from the Colombo harbour today (25 March).
25 Mar 2018
Navy delivers impressive performance in kayaking at Defence Services Games 2018
The Kayaking Championship of the Defence Services Games - 2018 was held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre from 21st to 23rd March, with the graceful presence of Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, Major General Dampath Fernando.
24 Mar 2018
Captain Janaka Nissanka assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara
Captain (C) Janaka Nissanka today (24 March) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sagara.
24 Mar 2018
Sri Lanka Navy receives 2nd Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel
The 2nd Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) constructed at the Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the mission requirements of Sri Lanka Navy, was officially handed over in India yesterday (22nd March).
23 Mar 2018
Director Institute of Naval Medicine, INHS Asvini meets Commander of the Navy
Director Institute of Naval Medicine at INHS Asvini in Mumbai, Surgeon Commodore Sheila Mathai paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe and held a cordial discussion at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo today (23 March).
23 Mar 2018
Navy marks the first win in Security Services Rugby Tournament
Sri Lanka Navy secured an easy win over Sri Lanka Air Force at the first match of Security Services Rugby Tournament played at Colombo Race Course grounds yesterday (22nd March).
23 Mar 2018
BNS Bangabandhu arrives at port of Colombo
A guided missile frigate of the Bangladesh Navy, BNS Bangabandhu arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (22 March).
22 Mar 2018
Navy transfers injured fisherman ashore for treatment
SLNS Ranarisi the Fast Gun Boat attached to Eastern Naval Command promptly transferred an injured fisherman who was onboard a fishing trawler, ashore for treatment today (20 March).
20 Mar 2018
Commodore Kalana Jinadasa assumes office as Commandant NMA
Commodore Kalana Jinadasa, the newly appointed Commandant of the premier training institution of Sri Lanka Navy - Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA), assumed duties at the Commandant’s Office yesterday (19 March).
20 Mar 2018
Navy trims portion of banyan tree leaning dangerously across Hamilton Canal
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Kelani on 16 March rendered assistance to remove a large portion of the banyan tree that was leaning dangerously across Hamilton Canal, Elakanda posing greater problems to the community.
19 Mar 2018