Leading PTI JMSN Kumara tops Sri Lankan participation at Ironman 70.3
The long distance triathlon race, Ironman 70.3, was held at the Galle Face Green in Colombo on 25 February with the participation of 612 contestants from 62 countries. Representing the Sri Lanka Navy 5 athletes contested in the event and Leading Physical Training Instructor, JMSN Kumara secured the 25th position of overall competition. Incidentally, he became the 3rd in the age category of 25-29 and 1st among Sri Lankan contestants who took part in the competition.
27 Feb 2018
Navy apprehends 8 persons for various illegal activities
During past few days, Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 8 persons who engaged in illegal fishing and kept drugs in their possession, at different locations in the island.
26 Feb 2018
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Jayantha de Silva
Rear Admiral Jayantha de Silva who was the Commander Northern Naval Area, bade farewell to the Navy today (26 February).
26 Feb 2018
Rear Admiral Merril Wickramasinghe assumes duties as Commander Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Merril Wickramasinghe assumed duties as the newly appointed Commander Northern Naval Area yesterday (25 February).
26 Feb 2018
Commander Buddhika Jayaweera assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Prathapa
Commander (N) Buddhika Jayaweera today (26 February) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Gun Boat, SLNS Prathapa.
26 Feb 2018
Annual feast of St. Anthony's Church held in the islet of Katchathivu on successful note
The St. Anthony's sacred Church on Kachchativu Island has long been the pinnacle of reverence of both Indian and Sri Lankan Catholic devotees.
25 Feb 2018
Navy foils gold smuggling attempt, two suspects apprehended with 7kg of gold
Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 2 suspectss attempting to smuggle 7 kg of gold via sea.
25 Feb 2018
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Lalith Ekanayake
Director General Health Services, Surgeon Rear Admiral Lalith Ekanayake, after 35 years of distinguished naval service, bade adieu to the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (24 February).
25 Feb 2018
Cheques awarded for "Api Wenuven Api" Semi Housing Project
27 Naval families selected to complete the construction of their houses under the Api Wennuven Api semi Housing Project, were awarded cheques at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (23 February).
24 Feb 2018
Navy completes plantation of 100,000 mangrove saplings in a bid to conserve marine environment
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) that contributes immensely for marine environment conservation including mangrove conservation in realization of its drive for a clean and green environment, has planted nearly 100,000 mangrove saplings all around the country, through its Marine and Ecofriendly Projects as of now.
23 Feb 2018