Sri Lanka Navy - the first line of defence proudly celebrates its 69th anniversary on 09th December 2019
During the period of World War II, the British Emperor had clearly envisaged the strategic importance of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the necessity of a navy to ensure the Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) or key maritime passageways lying in the vicinity of this teardrop island.
08 Dec 2019
Naval operation underway searching for fishermen went missing near Upparu Bridge, Kinniya
A naval search operation is currently underway to locate 02 persons who went missing after falling into water from a dinghy on 08th December 2019. Apart from the two missing ones, another person has died from the accident.
08 Dec 2019
Navy holds two persons for illegal fishing with banned nets
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 persons who engaged in illegal fishing using banned nets, in the seas off Palliyawasalpadu area in Kalpitiya, on 7th December 2019.
08 Dec 2019
Navy throws its weight behind beach cleaning to make pollution-free beaches around the island
Several beach cleaning programmes of the Sri Lanka Navy were conducted in Northern and Southern Naval Commands on 07th December 2019.
08 Dec 2019
Hindu religious programme held to invoke blessings on 69th Navy Day
A Hindu religious programme to invoke blessings on the Sri Lanka Navy’s 69th anniversary which falls on 09th December, was held at the Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil in Colombo on 06th December.
08 Dec 2019
SL Navy organizes series of social responsibility programmes in view of her proud 69th Anniversary
Sri Lanka Navy, the golden fence round the country, will be celebrating its 69th proud anniversary on 9th December 2019. A number of social responsibility events have been organized to celebrate the momentous occasion.
08 Dec 2019
Navy recovers 08 unauthorized nets in Batticaloa lagoon area
During a search operation carried out today (07th December) dawn, Navy personnel have been able to recovered 08 unauthorized nets each 400 feet long, in the Batticoloa lagoon area.
07 Dec 2019
25th Junior Naval Staff Course concludes on 06th December
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the 25th Junior Naval Staff Course was held on Friday, 06th December at the Admiral Wasanatha Karannagoda Auditorium, Trincomalee.
07 Dec 2019
818 kg of Beedi leaves recovered alog with nine suspects during a Naval raid
818kg of Beedi leaves has been recovered while being transported, along with nine people, on the coast of Kappaladdi, Kalpitiya by Sri Lanka Navy on 06th December.
07 Dec 2019
Commander Southern Naval Area meets with Governor of Southern Province
The Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Paul met with the Governor of the Southern Province, Hon. Willy Gamage at his office on 06th December 2019.
07 Dec 2019