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Prime Minister commissions 2nd AOPV of Sri Lanka Navy
The second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) of Sri Lanka Navy, built at the Indian shipbuilding facility - Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) received its graceful commissioning from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Eastern Container Terminal of the port of Colombo yesterday (19 April 2018) at 5.30 p.m. ...
2018-04-20
Russian Naval Training Ship ‘Perekop’ arrives at port of Colombo
The Russian Naval Training Ship ‘Perekop’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit yesterday (18 April 2018)....
2018-04-19
Commander of the Navy addresses civil staff members
A cordial meeting between Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe and the civil staff members of the Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, SLNS Parakrama yesterday (18 April 2018)....
2018-04-19
Indian Vice Chief of the Naval Staff visits Naval Headquarters Colombo
The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar visited Naval Headquarters in Colombo today (18 April)....
2018-04-18
Navy winners at 4th South Asian Wushu Tournament meet Commander of the Navy
Navy competitors of Sri Lanka Navy Wushu Pool who displayed their exceptional talents representing Sri Lanka won 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medals at the 4th South Asian Wushu Tournament 2018....
2018-04-18
Able Seaman Indika Dissanayake-Silver Medalist at Common Wealth Games 2018, meets Commander of the Navy
Able Seaman Indika Dissanayake who secured the silver medal in weightlifting at 21st Common Wealth Games representing Sri Lanka, was highly commended of his outstanding performances by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters, today (18 April)....
2018-04-18
A delegation of Pakistan National Defence University calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation of Pakistan National Defence University who are on a study tour to Sri Lanka, headed by Major General Fiaz Hussain Shah called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe today (17 April). ...
2018-04-17
Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its New Year Festival at SLNS Parakrama in Colombo
The Sinhala and Hindu New Year Festival organized in accordance with Naval traditions was held under the gracious participation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, at the General Mess of SLNS Parakrama, today (16th April)....
2018-04-16
Navy nabs 36 persons for engaging in illegal activities
Navy apprehended 36 persons engaged in illegal activities during the last couple of days across the country....
2018-04-16
Navy assists distressed foreign sailing ship
Sri Lanka Navy's Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Sayurala assisted a foreign yacht named "Sandetie" which had distressed in deep seas 72 nautical miles off Galle Light House yesterday (14 April)....
2018-04-15
Rear Admiral Nimal Sarathsena retires from Navy
Rear Admiral Nimal Sarathsena who previously held office as the Commander Eastern Naval Area, bade farewell to his 34-year-long illustrious naval career today (12 April 2018). ...
2018-04-12
Navy’s Indika Dissanayake and rest of the Commonwealth weightlifters warmly welcomed at BIA
The Sri Lankan weightlifters who brought much glory to the island nation by winning several medals at the Commonwealth Games - 2018 currently being held at Gold Coast, Australia arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (11 April 2018). ...
2018-04-12
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)....
2018-04-12
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)....
2018-04-11
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)....
2018-04-11
