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Training module on PM CCSMEE commences in Welisaraී
 

A training module on Preventive Medicine and Casualty Care Subject Matter Expert Exchange got off the ground at the naval base SLNS Gemunu in Welisara yesterday (11 September 2017). The US Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) is conducting the training engagement for the personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy. ...

2017-09-12

Commander of the Navy pays homage to Madhu Church
 

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah along with his spouse Mrs. Thiruni Sinniah visited the historic Madhu Shrine in Mannar and paid homage to the Madhu Matha on 10th September 2017. ...

2017-09-12

Turkish Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
 

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of the Turkey, Colonel Kemal Kahraman called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah at the Navy Headquarters today (12 September 2017)....

2017-09-12

Navy apprehends 12 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters
 

Naval personnel onboard Fast Attack Craft and SLNS Ranawickrama attached to the Northern Naval Command on routine patrol apprehended 12 Indian fishermen along with their 2 fishing trawlers for poaching in the Sri Lankan territorial waters about 2 nautical miles North-east of the Kachchativu Island yesterday (11 August 2017)....

2017-09-12

Head of ICRC in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
 

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka, Mrs. Claire Meytraud called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (11 September 2017). ...

2017-09-11

Navy riders secure several victories at Gympo 2017
 

The Sappers 4x4 Gympo 2017, organized by the Engineering Corps of the Sri Lanka Army in collaboration with the Four-Wheel Drive Club of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Motorcycle Riders Association, was worked out at the Sapper off road track in Embilipitiya yesterday (10th September 2017)....

2017-09-11

Navy takes part in the national Olympic torch run
 

The Olympic torch run of the 43rd National Sports Festival was held covering several parts of the country over the past couple of days. ...

2017-09-11

Navy effects repairs to Ayagama suspension bridge
 

The Navy took measures to effect repairs to the suspension bridge at Ayagama, Ratnapura. The bridge had been rendered impassable due to the ravages of the inclement weather that prevailed over the past couple of days....

2017-09-11

Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage
 

The Director Operations of the Disaster Management Centre, Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage bade adieu to the Sri Lanka Navy today (11th September 2017)....

2017-09-11

Navy renders assistance to arrest 51 persons involved in illegal acts
 

The Navy has rendered assistance to take into custody 51 persons who had been involved in illegal acts at several locations in the island....

2017-09-11

Navy’s 250th Reverse Osmosis Plant vested in the General Public
 

Installation of reverse osmosis plants for the benefit of the general public is part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Community Welfare Project....

2017-09-10

Three hundred and ninety recruit sailors of 229th regular intake pass out in Poonewa
 

Three hundred and ninety (390) naval recruits belonging to the 229th regular intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa yesterday (09 September 2017)....

2017-09-10

Trinity honours Commander of the Navy
 

The Trinity College of Kandy honoured one of its distinguished old boys, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, awarding him the “Trinity Prize” at a colourful function held at the college main hall yester day (09 September 2017)....

2017-09-10

152 SLN marines pass out on successful completion of their training
 

On successful completion of their training, 152 marines belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy passed out today (09 September 2017) at the Marine Battalion Headquarters in Sampur, Trincomalee....

2017-09-09

SLNS Rangalla celebrates its 50th anniversary on “Rangalla Day”
 

SLNS Rangalla celebrated its 50th anniversary on “Rangalla Day” with a host of activities befitting its Golden Jubilee today (08 September 2017)....

2017-09-08