As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, Sri Lanka Navy constructed a basketball court for the Velani Central College in Velani, Jaffna, fulfilling a long-felt need.

The newly-appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe called on His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (31st October).

Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, who assumed duties as the 22nd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry of Defence today (31st October 2017).

The US Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th of this month left from the Colombo harbour today (31st October) on successful completion of its official four day visit. The US Carrier Strike Group comprised of USS Nimitz, the cruiser USS Princeton, and destroyers USS Howard, USS Shoup, USS Pinckney and USS Kidd.

The Commander Carrier Strike Group II, Rear Admiral Gregory Harris and a host of US naval officers called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (30th October).

The Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters yesterday (30th October).

SLNS Mahanaga of the South Eastern Naval Command celebrates its 04th anniversary today (31 October 2017).

Indonesian sailing vessel ‘Bima Suci’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (October 30). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in accordance with naval traditions upon her arrival.

The Defence Advisor attached to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th October 2017).

Sri Lanka Navy took 44 persons into custody for engaging in illegal acts at separate locations in the island. Accordingly 41 persons practiced illegal fishing and 03 suspects for keeping illegal drugs in their possession were arrested by the Navy.