975 kg of Beedi leaves recovered by a Naval raid
The Navy recovered 975kg of Beedi leaves during a patrol carried out in the seas off Delft lighthouse on 14th November 2019.
15 Nov 2019
Ambassador of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
Mr. Ashraf Haidari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters on 14th November 2019.
15 Nov 2019
Navy and Coast Guard carry out another operation in northwestern seas: large consignment of beedi leaves seized
During a joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard in the seas northwest of the island today (14th November 2019), 04 Indian nationals had been apprehended with a large haul of beedi leaves.
14 Nov 2019
A Christian Service held in Kaluwella church to invoke blessings on 69th anniversary of SLNavy
Sri Lanka Navy will be celebrating her 69th anniversary on 9th December and a Christian Service in view of this 69th anniversary was held at the Kaluwella Catholic church in Galle and an alms giving was held at Vanreeth Memorial Elders’ Home, on 14th November 2019.
14 Nov 2019
People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” arrives at Port of Colombo
People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” arrived at the port of Colombo today (14th November ) on an official visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with Naval traditions on her arrival.
14 Nov 2019
Awareness programme on drug prevention held for Naval personnel
A series of awareness programmes on drug prevention for the Naval personnel has been organized as per a concept of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
14 Nov 2019
Passing out of 37 Naval Artificers of the 16th Artificer Intake
Thirty Seven (37) naval artificer apprentices belonging to the 16th artificer intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at the parade ground of the Naval Institute of Technology at SLNS Thakshila located in Welisara yesterday (13th November), after the successful completion of their basic training. Director General Personnel Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
14 Nov 2019
Navy assists apprehension of 03 drug peddlers in Kiribathgoda
The Navy in coordination with the Police apprehended 03 suspects with 1.650kg of Kerala Cannabis in Kiribathgoda on 13th November 2019.
14 Nov 2019
Navy-Air Force joint exercise held 50 nautical miles off shore for the first time
A joint operation of helicopter-landing onboard SLNS Sindurala was successfully carried out by Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force, utilizing MI 17 and Bell 412 helicopters off the coast of Panadura on 13th November 2019.
14 Nov 2019
Commodore Prasanna Mahawithana assumes duties as Commandant NMA
Commodore Prasanna Mahawithana assumed duties as the new Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (12th November 2019). Accordingly, he became the 34th Commandant in the annals of the prestigious seat of learning of naval personnel.
12 Nov 2019