Event News
Person apprehended with a stock of chemical containing glyphosate
A suspect with a stock of chemical containing glyphosate was apprehended during a search conducted by the Navy in coordination with Police near the Omanthe Army check point, on 25th February 2020.
26 Feb 2020
Navy recovers 31 banned nets at Nachchikuda beach, Mannar
Thirty one (31) unauthorized fishing nets which were in a dinghy, were taken into Naval custody during a search operation carried out by Navy along the beach area from Nachchikuda to Kumulamunai, on 25th February 2020.
26 Feb 2020
Navy Provost contribute in controlling Colombo traffic jam
The Provost sailors of Sri Lanka Navy have been deployed to control the traffic jam within municipal limits of the Colombo city.
26 Feb 2020
Zambian Republic’s Army Commander visited Naval Boat Building Yard in Welisara
The Zambian Republic’s Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe visited the Naval Boat Building Yard (NBBY) in Welisara today (25th February 2020).
25 Feb 2020
Navy apprehends 04 persons with stock of sea cucumber in Vankalai
The Navy today (25th February 2020) apprehended 04 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, at the beach area of Vankalai.
25 Feb 2020
Navy apprehends two persons possessed conch shells without permits
The Navy apprehended two persons with conch shells, during two search operations conducted at Tharapuram area in Mannar and at Urumalai area in Thalaimannar, on 24th and 25th February 2020.
25 Feb 2020
Foundation stone laid for RO plant in Panama
Under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, a foundation stone for a Reverse Osmosis plant to be established at Sri Bodhirukkarama Temple in Panama has been laid by Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Senarath Wijesooriya on 24th February 2020.
25 Feb 2020
Navy excels at Commander’s Cup annual golf tournament-2020
Sri Lanka Navy golf players excelled in their talents at the Commander’s Cup annual golf tournament-2020 hosted by Sri Lanka Air Force, held at the Eagles Golf Link in China Bay, Trincomalee on 22nd February 2020.
25 Feb 2020
Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a visit to the Northern Naval Command from 22nd to 24th February 2020.
25 Feb 2020
Captain Rohan Joseph assumes command as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara
Captain Rohan Joseph assumed duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara, one of the Offshore Patrol Vessels belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy on 24th February 2020.
24 Feb 2020















