Seven Indian fishermen detained near Delft Island for poaching
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Seven Indian fishermen along with two boats were detained by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) near Delft Island for poaching in Sri...
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Navy establishes its first Disaster Response Unit in Welisara
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) established its first Disaster Response Unit (DRU) at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara, in view of promptly responding to...
8 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lankan waters
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Eight Indian fishing poachers and a steel hull bottom trawler were arrested by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Fast Attack Craft in the...
Seven SLN officers train on Dorniers of Indian Navy
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Two Dornier Aircraft belonging to the Indian Navy arrived in Sri Lanka, on Monday (19) to impart training to a group of...
President extends term of Navy commander
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena extended the term of Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy Commander Vice Admiral, for six months. He was appointed in July...
New media spokesman for Navy
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Lieutenant Commander Chaminda Walakuluge assumed duty as the new Media Spokesman of the Navy. Captain Akram Alavi, who held office as the...