Event News
Wide range of programmes kicked off in Southern Province under Green and Blue Project

Several Corporate Social Responsibility events operated under the Green and Blue Project - a conceptual notion suggested by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, were held in the Southern Province on 29th February 2020. The events were conducted under the directives of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Paul.
02 Mar 2020
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging in fishing using unauthorized fishing nets

The Navy, during a patrol in the sea area of Iranativu on 01st March 2020, apprehended 02 persons who were engaging in fishing using unauthorized fishing nets.
02 Mar 2020
Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Navy Cup Sailing Regatta – 2020 concludes on successful note

Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Navy Cup Sailing Regatta – 2020 organized by Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka which was held on the waterfront of Galle Face Green on 29th February and 1st March came to successful conclusion, today ( 01st March 2020).
01 Mar 2020
Commander of the Navy attends Annual Sea Swimming Competition at Mount Lavenia as Chief Guest

Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva graced as the chief guest of the prize awarding ceremony of the two mile sea swimming competition organized by Sri Lanka Water Sports Club for the 83rd year which was held at the seas off Mount Lavenia on 29th February and 01st March.
01 Mar 2020
SLN Dockyard proudly celebrates 35th anniversary

SLN dockyard celebrated its 35th Anniversary (The ship day) giving prominence to the rich naval traditions on 01st March 2020. The Ship day celebration commenced with the Commanding officers divisions in the morning. The Commanding officer of SLN Dockyard Captain Haritha Jayadewa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute before inspection of the divisions.
01 Mar 2020
Navy renders assistance to clean roads and sidewalks in Galle

The Navy rendered assistance in terms of providing manpower to clean the main road and sidewalks in Galle town area on 28th February 2020. This programme has been organized as part of the street cleaning week in line with ‘Pivithuru Dakunak Lassana Hetak’ – a project under ‘Rata Hadana Saubhagyaye Dakma’ of the President HE Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Green and Blue concept of Sri Lanka Navy.
01 Mar 2020
Navy conducts road cleaning campaign at Mannar

SL Navy conducted a cleaning campaign to clean the roadsides of the way runs from Mannar hospital junction to Eluvatoor junction, on 29th February 2020.
01 Mar 2020
Navy apprehends person with Methamphetamine (Ice)

The Navy and the Police conducted a joint raid in Puttalam area and apprehended a suspect with Methamphetamine (Ice) on 29th February 2020.
01 Mar 2020
Haul of drugs approximately weighing 140 kg and 300g apprehended with Navy’s assistance

SL Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotic Bureau apprehended a haul of drugs weighing approximately 140kg and 300g with six (06) suspects, in the seas off Galle, today ( 29th February 2020).
29 Feb 2020
Table Top Exercise 2020 held in Trincomalee

Table Top Exercise (TTX 2020) organized by the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla under the theme of “Conquering Threats Through Collaboration” was held at Dockyard in Trincomalee on 27th and 28th February 2020. The Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera graced the event as the Chief Guest.
28 Feb 2020