Event News
Navy arrests thirty-two local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities
Naval personnel onboard P 465 and P 437 Fast Attack Craft attached to SLNS Uttara in Kankesanthurai of Northern Naval Command, arrested 30 local fishermen who engaged in illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in between Chundikulam and Vettalakerni sea area yesterday (23).
24 Apr 2016
Navy extends financial assistance to a student who passed the G.C.E. O/L Examination with flying colours
Tharushi Anjalika the daughter of Sri Lanka Navy’s retired Master Chief Petty Officer Adhikaramlage Indika, who achieved the 7th place in all island ranking of GCE O/L examination, was awarded with a sum of Rs. 100,000 to be used for her higher education purposes.
23 Apr 2016
The Commander of US Navy’s Special Operations Command in the Pacific Ocean Region pays a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Commander of US Navy’s Special Operation Command in the Pacific Ocean Region, Rear Admiral Colin Kilrain paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (22).
22 Apr 2016
Navy arrests three local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities
Naval personnel onboard P 4444 Fast Attack Craft attached to SLNS Uttara in Kankesanthurai of Northern Naval Command, arrested three persons who were transferring illegally caught 10 sea cucumbers to the shore yesterday (21).
22 Apr 2016
Navy apprehends 6 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel apprehended 6 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in two separate incidents on 20th April 2016.
21 Apr 2016
KDU Teaching Hospital's Chief Executive Officer Takes Appointment
Surgeon Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera, MBBS, MSc, MBA, MD, USP, VSV, has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) with effect from 18th April 2016.
20 Apr 2016
Iranian Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Iranian Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Mohommad Reza Shahali called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral RavindraWijegunatatne at the Naval Headquarters on 19th April 2016.
19 Apr 2016
Navy apprehends 9 illegal migrants heading towards Australia
The naval personnel onboard the Fast Attack Craft P 475, apprehended 9 Sri Lankans who were on an attempt heading towards Australia at 0600 hrs on 19th April 2016 in the seas 30 NMs West of Negambo.
19 Apr 2016
Indian Naval Ships held a grand reception onboard while on a training visit to Sri Lanka
Displaying the warm hospitality the Indian Naval Ships; INS Tir, Sujatha and Coast Guard Ship Varuna, a colourful reception was held onboard INS Tir last evening (18).
19 Apr 2016
Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy pays a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Girish Luthra who arrived in Sri Lanka on 14th of this month on a six-day official visit, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (18).
18 Apr 2016
