Navy foils gold smuggling attempt, 3 persons apprehended with 24.2 kg of gold
On receipt of information to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command apprehended 3 Sri Lankan nationals attempting to smuggle 24.2 kg of gold from the country via sea. Accordingly, the apprehension was made in the seas north of Mannar yesterday (11 April 2018).
12 Apr 2018
Navy assists repatriation of 27 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in the repatriation of 27 Indian fishermen who had been apprehended due to engagement of poaching in Sri Lankan waters, today (11th April).
11 Apr 2018
70 Senior Sailors are awarded Interest Free loan
Another 70 Senior Sailors of Sri Lanka Navy were awarded Interest free loan facility valued Five Hundred Thousand rupees (Rs.50000/=) each, by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval New Year Festival premises in SLNS Gemunu, today (11th April).
11 Apr 2018
Navy steps up to douse fire erupted at clothing outlet in Galle
The firefighting team of Sri Lanka Navy stepped up to completely douse a fire erupted at a clothing outlet located at Dangedara in Galle yesterday (10 April 2018).
11 Apr 2018
Navy provides 401st RO plant to Thibiriyawa village
Sri Lanka Navy completed another community welfare project, on 7th April 2018.
11 Apr 2018
JS ‘Akebono’ arrives at Hambantota harbour
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer JS ‘Akebono’ arrived at the port of Hambantota on a goodwill visit yesterday (09 April 2018). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the ship in accordance with naval tradition upon her arrival.
10 Apr 2018
Navy apprehends 3 smugglers with 2.6kg of gold
Based on information received by the Navy, a troop of Naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command nabbed three persons with 2.6 kg of gold made ready for illegal transfer to India via sea lines, on last 8th April.
10 Apr 2018
Northern Naval Command conducts a blood donation campaign
As a part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s cooperate social responsibility project, Naval personnel of the Northern Naval Command had organized a blood donation at Northern Province Central Blood Bank, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, on last 7th April.
09 Apr 2018
Navy assists to apprehend 39 persons engaged in illegal activities
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 39 persons engaged in illegal acts at several locations in the island during the past few days.
09 Apr 2018
Royal Thai Navy ships depart Colombo harbour after successful tour
The three Royal Thai Navy ships; “Bangpakong”, “ Makutrajakumarn” and “ Pattani” that arrived at the port of Colombo on 6th April departed the port of Colombo on successful completion of the events of their four day tour, today (09 April).
09 Apr 2018