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Netherlands inks MoU with Sri Lanka to explore facilities for On-board Security Teams
The Netherlands Government signed an MoU with the Sri Lankan Government today (16) at the Ministry of Defence on provision of services to the Netherlands Merchant Vessel Protection Detachments (VPDs) operating in the Indian Ocean....
2017-05-16
Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ocean Shield’ arrives at Trincomalee harbour
An Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel, ‘Ocean Shield’ today (16) arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on a two day official visit....
2017-05-16
Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool records a number of victories at ‘Trinco Blu by Cinnamon Sailing Championship – 2017’
The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool recorded a number of victories at the Sailing Regatta, ‘Trinco Blu by Cinnamon Sailing Championship – 2017’ organized by the Royal Colombo Yacht Club in Nilaweli , Trincomalee on 12th and 13th May 2017....
2017-05-16
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Advanced Diploma Training Programme for Technicians of Royal Navy of Oman
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the third batch of Advanced Diploma in Ship System Maintenance (ADSSM) training programme conducted for Technicians of the Royal Navy of Oman was held on 12th May 2017 at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee....
2017-05-16
SLNS ‘Sagara’ and ‘Nandimithra’ inspected by the President of Singapore
The two Sri Lanka Navy ships, SLNS ‘Sagara’ and ‘Nandimithra’ which are currently berthed at the Port of Changi, were inspected by the President of Singapore, His Excellency Tony Tan, today (16). ...
2017-05-15
SLNS ‘Sagara’ and ‘Nandimithra’ arrive at Changi Harbour in Singapore
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), SLNS ‘Sagara’ and 'Nandimithra’ which left for Singapore to take part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition arrived at the Changi Harbour yesterday (12)....
2017-05-13
Two persons nabbed with prescription drugs
On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with Peliyagoda Police apprehended two suspects with 400 tablets of prescription drug (Tramadol) in Mabola, Wattala, this evening (13)....
2017-05-13
Second day of Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone of Gangaramaya Temple illuminated by Commander of the Navy
The ceremonial opening of the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone presided over by the Indian Prime Minister, Hon. Narendra Modi along with the participation of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe got underway yesterday (11) at the Seema Malaka premises of Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya....
2017-05-12
Indo-Sri Lanka joint hydrographic survey completed; two charts handed over to Commander of the Navy
The joint Hydrographic survey which was conducted by the Indian Navy Hydrographic Department and Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service, extending from Colombo to Sangamankanda was successfully completed and two fair sheets were officially handed over to the Commander of the Navy today (12 May)....
2017-05-12
Navy recovers heroin worth Rs. 90 million from Northern Seas
Coast Guard personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command recovered a consignment of heroin weighing 9.3 kg floating in the Northern Seas 8 Nm off the Kankesanthurei harbour today (12). ...
2017-05-12
Commander of the Navy attends several key events of UN Vesak celebrations
The ceremonial opening of the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone which was presided over by the Indian Prime Minister, Hon. Narendra Modi, got underway yesterday (11) at the Seema Malaka premises of Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya. ...
2017-05-12
Northern Naval Command celebrates United Nations Vesak day on grand scale
To coincide with the United Nations Day of Vesak, the Northern Naval Command organized a series of religious events under the leadership and guidance of the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva on 10th& 11thMay 2017, to mark this international religious event. ...
2017-05-12
Prime Minister Chief Guest at Buddhist Cantata “Pirinivan Mangalya” staged at ‘Temple Trees’
The Buddhist Cantata, “Pirinivan Mangalya” of maestro Premasiri Khemadasa was staged at the ‘Temple Trees’ yesterday (10) in parallel with the United Nations Day of Vesak 2017....
2017-05-11
Navy makes fullest contribution for successful conduct of United Nations Day of Vesak 2017
In parallel with the United Nations Day of Vesak 2017, the Sri Lanka Navy is engaging in a number of religious activities as of now. ...
2017-05-11
Navy grants one million rupees as death compensation to Engineering Mechanic JAMP Amarasinghage
The Sri Lanka Navy donated one million rupees as death compensation under the Navy's healthcare scheme, "Naviru Saviya," to the wife of the late Engineering Mechanic JAMP Amarasinghage who served in the Sri Lanka Navy and was unfortunately succumbed to a long term illness. ...
2017-05-11
