Navy Chief’s, Brazil visit focuses to thrust SL’s blue economic aspirations
Sri Lanka’s aspiration of thriving as a 21st century blue economic hub has been given a much needed thrust, as the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne made progressive discussions with the top brass of the Brazilian Navy.
04 Apr 2017
Sri Lanka Navy assists repatriation of 38 Indian poachers
Repatriation of 38 Indian poachers who were released from the Sri Lankan custody took place at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) North of Kankasanthurai with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy today (4).
04 Apr 2017
Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shoor’ arrives on a goodwill visit
The Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shoor’ arrived at Colombo port today (4) on a goodwill and training visit.
04 Apr 2017
Navy installs solar powered RO plants
Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy Research and Development Unit operated under close supervision of Captain (E) Priyankara Dissanayake initiated a range of Community Service Projects for the benefit of the general public in various part of the country.
03 Apr 2017
8.1 kg of Water Gel Sticks apprehended in Trincomalee
On receipt of an intelligence tip-off naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended a suspect and 8.1 kg of Water Gel Sticks at two separate locations today (3).
03 Apr 2017
Navy clinches the trophy of FA CUP 2017
With a spectacular performance, Sri Lanka Navy Football team emerged champion at the Foot Ball Association (FA) CUP 2017 beating St. Nicholas Football Team Jaffna in a closely encountered final by 1-0, held at Duraiappa Grounds Jaffna yesterday (2).
03 Apr 2017
SLNS Samudura, JMSDF ‘Teruzuki’ conduct passage training exercise
Sri Lankan Navy Ship Samudura (Ex- USCGC Courageous) and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force(JMSDF) ship ‘Teruzuki’ engaged in a bilateral sea-borne exercise off Colombo today(02 April).
02 Apr 2017
Navy apprehends six Indian nationals with 13.5 kg of drug parcels in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka naval fleet units on patrol in the Northern waters apprehended 13.5 kg of drugs suspected to be heroin along with 6 Indian nationals and an Indian fishing boat this morning (2).
02 Apr 2017
A joint raid by Navy and Police takes 2 persons in to custody with 8.275 kg of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of information to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command in coordination with Mulankavil Police arrested 2 persons for having 8.275 kg of Kerala Cannabis in their possession.
01 Apr 2017
Navy installs three more Reverse Osmosis plants
The Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing several community service programmes under the visionary leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne.
01 Apr 2017