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Navy renders assistance to transfer critically ill fisherman ashore for prompt treatment
Fast Attack Craft attached to the Southern Naval Command rendered assistance to transfer a critically ill fisherman, aboard a multiday fishing trawler, ashore for prompt medical treatment today (July, 28)....
2017-07-28
Suspect nabbed with a stock of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command in coordination with officials of the Department of Excise nabbed a suspect with 21.95 kg of Kerala Cannabis, during a raid carried out in the Valvettithurai, Point Pedro today (July,27)....
2017-07-27
Navy arrests 26 suspects engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command arrested 26 suspects engaged in illegal fishing activities without valid fishing passes, in the Manatkadu sea area, Point Pedro yesterday (July, 25)....
2017-07-26
Navy apprehends 5 suspects having artefacts with archeological value
Following an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with the officials of Walana Anti-Corruption Unit apprehended 5 suspects for having artefacts with archeological value....
2017-07-25
Navy Pay and Pension Branch website officially launched by Commander of the Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne marked the official launch of the website of Navy Pay and Pension Branch at the Naval Headquarters today (July, 25)....
2017-07-25
Navy arrests 3 suspects engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command arrested 3 suspects who engaged in fishing activities using illegal fishing nets in the Vedithalathivu seas yesterday (July,24)....
2017-07-25
Three Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters
A Fast Attack Craft attached to the Northern Naval Command arrested 3 Indian fishermen along with a fishing trawler for poaching in the Sri Lankan territorial waters, about 13 nm northwest of the Delft Island last night (July, 24)....
2017-07-25
Six suspects including two foreigners apprehended for engaging in spearfishing
On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, Coast Guard personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command in coordination with Tissamaharama Police arrested 6 suspects including 2 foreigners for engaging in spearfishing for recreation yesterday (July, 23)....
2017-07-24
SLN achievers of 02nd South Asian Veteran Table Tennis Tournament meet with Commander of the Navy
The naval personnel who recorded a number of achievements at the 02nd South Asian Veteran Table Tennis Tournament, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (July, 24)....
2017-07-24
‘Sayurusara’ completes 10 years; 33rd edition launched
The first copy of the 33rd edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine which encompasses articles of the naval personnel, was presented to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne by the Chief Editor of the magazine Lieutenant Commander Ruwan Premaweera at the Naval Headquarters today (July, 24). ...
2017-07-24
Navy rescues 2 more jumbos swept out to sea
A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command managed to rescue 2 elephants that were swept out to the sea, in between Round Island and Foul Point, Trincomalee this morning (July, 23). ...
2017-07-23
Second phase of Navy RO plant project commenced
sri Lanka Navy, under the able leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, conducts a wide range of community service projects for the benefit of needy population in different parts of the country. ...
2017-07-23
JMSDF ships leave Colombo harbour on completion of successful tour
The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships; Izumo and Sazanami which arrived in Sri Lanka on goodwill visit on 20th July, set sail for the return journey from the Colombo harbour today (July 23), on successful completion of their tour. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions, on their departure....
2017-07-23
Navy arrests 12 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 12 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices using illegal fishing nets, in the sea areas of Kokilai and Nayaru yesterday (July 22)....
2017-07-23
Sri Lanka Navy receives the largest AOPV from India
The Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) ceremoniously delivered the 1st Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), constructed at the Indian ship building facility, to Sri Lanka Navy today (July, 22)....
2017-07-22
