Event News
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).
18 Apr 2018
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).
17 Apr 2018
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).
16 Apr 2018
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.
16 Apr 2018
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).
15 Apr 2018
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).
12 Apr 2018
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).
12 Apr 2018
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).
12 Apr 2018
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).
11 Apr 2018
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).
11 Apr 2018