First Lady donates ultrasound scanning probe to Navy hospital

First Lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa donated an ultrasound scanning vaginal probe for the benefit of Naval personnel and their families on the 15th of October 2009. The sophisticated gear worth Rs. 403,200/= was presented to the Naval Hospital of the Western Naval Command fulfilling a long-felt need which had been in continued existence as the time when the armed forces of visiting obstetricians and gynecologists were obtained by the Sri Lanka Navy.
The equipment was formally handed over to the Director General (Health Services) Surgeon Rear Admiral NELW Jayasekera at a rite held at the Naval Hospital.
First Lady inquired into the wellbeing of the Naval personnel who are in receipt of checkup action at the sanatorium and presented them with gift parcels.

Naval Troops recover hand grenades

Naval Troops emotionally involved to Naval Deployment Ambuwelipuram acting on in order received, healthier two Hand bullets in the universal area of Ambuwelipuram in Tricomalee around 1200hrs yesterday (12th September 2009).
The Grenades were establish in a dried up tank near the marine Deployment.
Courtesy : SL Navy

Karainagar striding towards Prosperity with newly dawned Peace

Karainagar, an islet in the Jaffna peninsula in Northern Sri Lanka, is today lively with human activity. It is all set to reap the benefits of prosperity brought about with the newly-dawned peace after the liberation of the Northern Province from the LTTE terrorist clutches. The islanders, whose livelihoods mainly dependent on thriving fishing industry, are jubilant at the better freedom they knowledge with the lifting of fishing limits which had remained imposed to curb LTTE fear performance that caused huge suffering to the nonviolent nation for nearly three decades.
Today, the residents of Karainagar are experiencing a greater sense of safety since the Sri Lanka Navy has taken all measures to ensure the protection of their lives and to facilitate their livelihoods. Through the completion of many people-friendly group of people projects, the Navy has been able to win the hearts and minds of the people. One such event, the Buddhist fair of Poson, which celebrates the arrival of Arahath Mahinda and subsequent spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, was held on the island last June under the auspices of the Navy, sketch large crowds belonging to diverse religious faiths. The event helped strengthen the mutual bonds promoting peaceful coexistence among all ethnic groups living on the island. The consequent cultural interaction, which was made likely with the mediation of the Naval personnel emotionally involved to the Karainagar Naval base, created a pleasant atmosphere for the people to enjoy their newly-gained freedom.
The Karainagar fishing community is grateful to the Government and the Navy for the lifting of the fishing restrictions. The measure aimed at reviving fishing developed was implemented beneath the direction of His Excellency the President. The visit of Senior Presidential Advisor Hon MP Basil Rajapaksa, under whose direct supervision and guidance the lifting of fishing restrictions is being facilitated, has spurred the people's admiration. The regular monthly meetings conducted by the Navy with the contribution of the Karainagar fishing community have been very much appreciated by the people since the face-to-face sessions have helped solve many issues directly related to their immediate happiness. Fishing permits are now delivered to their doorsteps minimizing the hassles involved in obtaining them. Priority for security permission at Naval checkpoints is accorded to the persons transporting fish catches thus expediting the reach of fresh fish in the markets in time.
With the rising levels of income resulted by the Navy's facilitation, the life standards of the people of Karainagar have been improved. Under the Navy's assistance the communications developments on the island have been expedited with better roads for speedy transportation. President Mr. K. Iraj Sandiram and Secretary Mr. M. Ganesh of the Karainagar Division Fishermen's Cooperative Society, sending a letter of appreciation on behalf of its members, have thankfully acknowledged the contributions of the Government and the Sri Lanka Navy in uniting the people and helping the development behavior on the island. They express their heart-felt approval at the physically powerful bond that exists between the Navy and the citizens of Karainagar and thank the Navy for its genuine efforts at improving the group of people relations and living circumstances on the island.

Navy to delist deserters

The Sri Lanka Navy has obtained endorsement of the Defence Ministry to de-list Navy deserters without subjecting them to sentence as of Navy court.
Accordingly, all Navy deserters who left repair on or before May 31, 2009 will be de-listed without punishment.
They are requested to account at the adjacent Navy site with their National and Navy independence Cards between August 10, 2009 and September 10, 2009 for de-listment.

Rear Admiral Martin Alabaster calls on the Commander of the Navy

Commandant, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth in 2007 Rear Admiral Martin Alabaster MA,MSc,C Eng,FIET called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe at the Naval skull Quarters yesterday (Aug 9).
Rear Admiral Martin Alabaster is on a secret holiday in Sri Lanka with his relations. He is now the Flag official Scotland, Northern England and Wales & Northern Ireland- Flag Officer treasury.
According to Naval sources, by the way Rear Admiral Martin Alabaster is as of the for children lot of the Commander of the Navy at Dartmouth as of 1976/77.



Admiring the painting of Dartmouth at the Commander of the Navy's office Commander of the Navy and Rear Admiral Martin Alabaster at discussion
Courtesy : Navy Media

Navy rescues 108 Tamil Civilians fleeing from LTTE Hostage

Sri Lanka Navy rescue 108 Tamil civilians who had been fleeing from the cruel LTTE hostage in Mulaithivu. The Navy rescued them on the 21st March 2009 in the seas of Chundikulum approximately 1210 hrs.
The rescued consisted of 33 adult males, 28 mature females and 47 children. The group had been establish on board 06 white flag-hoisted dinghies while attempting to flee from the LTTE control in the un-cleared areas of Mullaithivu.
Upon rescuing, all were brought aground at the Munai Beach and provided with much-needed food, food and ingest and medical assistance. The rescued spoken their heart-felt thanks to the Navy for coming to their rescue. After the beginning investigations, the rescued civilians were handed over to the public relations member officer of the SLA at Point Pedro.
The mass departure of the innocent Tamil civilians evasion from LTTE clutches is now on the rise. This is largely due to the self-assurance they have placed in the Government Security Forces whose caring operations have helped Tamil civilians to get out themselves from the terrorists' clutches.
Sri Lanka Navy has made special preparations to help innocent Tamil civilians fleeing from the LTTE control. Naval workers and vessels along with stand-by rescue and medical teams are on particular use for this caring assistance assignment in the North-eastern seas.

Another 281 civilians rescued from terror clutches with navy assistance - Mullaittivu

Sri Lanka Navy has facilitated rescuing of 281 civilians held imprisoned by the LTTE terrorists in Mullaittivu.
Navy sources said that, the 6th batch of civilians including patients requiring instant medical notice was transported to Trincomalee by the "MV Greed Ocean" yesterday (Feb 28). The Navy provided the safe passage for the vessel carrying civilians from Mullaittivu and conventional the passengers at Trincomalee harbour.
Navy medical teams provide instant checkup action to the needy patients winning disembarkation and rapid them to the government hospital Trincomalee for additional treatment.
MV Green Ocean has been charted by the government of Sri Lanka in order to save civilians held as human protect by the LTTE terrorists in Mullaittivu. The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) sails the ship under its flag. The Government Hospital of Trincomalee has been adequately staffed and provided with sufficient stocks of drug by the Health Ministry of Sri Lanka in order to meet the compulsion.
According to the Navy source, the last lot of civilians included 95 men, 128 women and 58 children. Out of them 65 men and 72 females were patients.
From 10th February 2009, Sri Lanka navy has assisted rescuing of 1907 civilians counting large number of patients by MV Green Ocean. This was in adding to the large number of civilians rescued by Sri Lanka navy sea units deployed in the Northeastern coastal waters.

Naval Patrol Craft rescues 43 Tamil Civilians fleeing from LTTE clutches in Mullaithivu

srSri Lanka Navy's patrol skill rescued 43 Tamil civilians who were fleeing from the LTTE control on the 31st of January 2009 approximately 0730 hrs.
The escapees, belonging to 11 families, consisted of 14 males, 13 females and 16 brood, of whom 12 were boys and 4 were girls. They had fled huddled together in two yarn glass boats, seeking help from the naval vessels deployed on save missions in the Mullaithivu seas.
They had been delighted when they finally managed to reach the marine patrol craft in spite of their boats' unsafe slow way due to overcrowding and uneven seas. Upon save the escapees were securely brought to the Naval aloofness at Pulmudai. Naval workers attended in the direction of the group's instant basic supplies by as long as them with much-wanted food and food and drink. Medical action was given to persons who were found sick and tired by the naval checkup workers.
The escapees expressed their huge relief to have been rescued from an ordeal of sore experiences they had conventional at the hands of a cruel terror outfit which does not care even the International Community's persistent appeals to let go the innocent civilians in their grip. LTTE's oppressive orders, they claim from side to side their first hand knowledge, do not spare even the sick or the upset.
Sri Lanka Navy has made particular arrangements to receive unfortunate Tamil civilians fleeing from the LTTE clutches. Naval personnel and vessels along with stand-by save and checkup teams are on particular use for this caring help mission in the North-eastern seas.

Sri Lanka Navy destroys LTTE suicide boat - Mullaittivu

Sri Lanka Navy assault boats deployed in the Mullaittivu seas have destroyed an LTTE suicide boat around 3 this morning (Jan 30). According to the navy sources , the navy boats deployed in the sea blockade along the northeastern coast have intercepted the explosive laden boat launched from Mullaittivu coast and destroyed it by directing heavy gunfire at the incoming terrorist boat.
At present, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 4 blockades the length of the northeastern shore of the island to prevent LTTE arms supplies and avoidance LTTE cadres via sea routes. The Rapid Action Boat regiment (RABS) and the Special Boat regiment (SBS) units hold up their blockade neighboring to the shore while Fast Attack Flotilla 4 (FAF4) maintained the second barrier in the coastal waters. The third and the fourth barriers are maintained by the Gunboats and Offshore Patrol Vessels that extends from territorial waters to the blue waters.

Navy recovers 2 LTTE bodies off Mullaittivu

2 bodies of LTTE terrorists killed throughout the sea argument with Navy, yesterday, were healthier while balanced in the seas off Mullaittivu, Tuesday (Jan 20).
According to Naval media sources, an instant search operation was launched following the violent gun battle that erupted at around 11.30p.m., on Monday. 4 LTTE attack skill were shattered by the naval skill on patrol, forcing terrorists to move away with serious damages, the sources said. A fast attack skill sustained compensation when an LTTE suicide boat exploded during the strong naval firing assault, the sources additional said.
Sri Lanka Navy maintains four (04) defence barriers off the coast of Mullaithivu consisting of more than twenty-five (25) Fast Attack Craft (FACs), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), Gun Boats, the fast Action Boat regiment (RABS) and the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) to cut off the escape of LTTE cadres by sea and to prevent the receipt of warlike resources on the North-eastern coast, Navy Spokesperson head D.K.P Dassanayake said.

Sri Lanka Navy on the watch out to prevent the escape of V. Prabhakaran by the Sea

The Sri Lanka Navy has been place on alert to turn away any attempt of flee of the Tamil Tiger Supremo Velupillai Prabhakara(54), by the sea Defence source said.
The stressed Supremo of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is currently supposed holed up in a secret bunker in the copse of Mullaittivu while the LTTE is going to tolerate the force of seven divisions of the army, that is division 55,53,58,57,59 and job force 3 and 4 all marching toward Mullaittivu from seven sides.
"The Sri Lankan Navy has been put on helpful to stop any attempt by Prabhakaran or any other LTTE senior leaders evasion by sea," the State owned ITN quoted Navy speaker Captain D.K.P.Dassanayaka having said.
Dassanayaka told the television, "We have our fast attack skill, speed boats, radars and other gear keeping watch throughout 24 hours." The naval skill have been located in four rings within 25 maritime miles from the Mullaittivu coast.
The naval barrier has been compulsory around the Mulaitivu coast , the only remaining hiding place of the Tamil Tigers.
The Sri Lankan Army Commander, replacement General Sarath Fonseka few weeks ago said he must be hiding inside the Mullaittivu area.
The Navy spokesman said that the Tamil Tiger Supremo is predictable to attempt an flee with his companion and two children.

Northern Tamil Civilians fleeing from LTTE Clutches seek Navy Protection at Pulmudai

Thirty-one (31) Tamil civilians including nine (09) children required the defense of the Navy at Pulmudai on the 06th of January 2009 around 08.30 a.m. The civilians, consisting of eleven (11) adult males, eleven (11) adult females and nine (09) children, had fled from the LTTE clutches on board a thread glass ship (FGD) built-in with a 15 horse power out board motor (OBM). The group, who were stricken with the fear of being held captive by the LTTE terrorists that were constantly on the look-out for having human shields of whatever forms obtainable to save themselves from the advancing Government Security Forces, bore the signs of fatigue and great discomfiture due to the ordeal of their daring escapade. They spoken their heart-felt thanks to the naval workers for the warm hospitality comprehensive and for the stipulation of the basic needs for their instant well-being.
Sri Lanka Navy has made particular arrangements to receive hapless Tamil civilians fleeing from the LTTE clutches. Naval personnel and vessels along with stand-by save and medical teams are on special deployment for this caring assistance assignment in the North-eastern seas.

Navy Commander reviews Ops readiness in East

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda made a call to the Eastern Naval Command on the 01st of January 2009 in order to review the ready readiness of the Navy's Fast Attack regiment and its Fleet Units which have been live a pivotal role in impressive an effectual marine barrier in the North-eastern seas denying the opponent sea access and manage.
During his call, the Navy Commander detained long discussions with the Fast Attack regiment and Fleet Unit Commanders meant at making additional improvements to the marine strategies being implemented to improve the marine observation operations in the North-eastern seas in hold up of the continuing military operations which have now reached a decisive phase in the caring operations that are being productively conducted to liberate the Northern Province from the terrorists' control.
Having assessed the operational readiness and discussed the prepared plans which are life form implemented, the Navy Commander gave further orders to get better the safety in the areas coming under the purview of the Eastern Naval power.
The Navy Commander also addressed the naval workers attached to the Fast assault regiment and Fleet Units and held interactive sessions with the grade and file in order to determine that their confidence is far above the g and the auditorium at the Naval and Maritime Academy located in Trincomalee d surrounding and they maintain fight willingness at this important juncture of the final military conquest over an opponent which had overwhelmed the country for almost three decades.
The Navy Commander also inspected the new constructions in the Eastern marine Area and assessed the improvements which have been made to the procession ground uring his call.

Convocation of the Defence Services Command & Staff College - Batalanda

The government's intention is to improve the professionalism of the members of the Security Forces who are the protector angels the nation from side to side in skills preparation.
Under this program. 58 older officers of the tri - services and law enforcement who efficiently finished courses were awarded degrees at a Convocation held at the major hall of the Defence Services Command and Staff College yesterday (Dec 30).
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary of the Ministry of National Security, Public safety and Law and Order graced the time as the Chief Guest.
Major General N.A. Ranasinghe serves as the Commandant of the Command and Defence Forces Staff College allied to the University of Kelaniya. 37 Army officers, 12 Air Force officers, 08 Navy Officers and one police officer were awarded the psc degree.
At the beginning visuals depicting the study tours made in Malayasia, Indonesia and Qatar were exposed. Sqn ldr M.D.A.G. Seneviratna of the Sri Lanka Air Force conventional 'Ran panhida' award for the best research thesis. Further Major H.A. Hapugoda of Sri Lanka Army, Captain A.A.R.K. Perera, of the Navy Group Captain D.M.S.Karunarathna, Air Force and M.P.AG. Senevirathna, Sqn ldr of the Air Force conventional awards for excellence. At the closing ceremony of the convocation, Major General N.A. Ranasinghe, Commandant ceremonially obtainable the book of the College to Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapakse.
The Course is conducted for a year and the services of lecturers including exterior lecturers are obtained. The course is categorized as base Course, Military Operations and joint Operations and other services. At the outset, the organization was known as Army Staff College and later renamed as Command and Defence Forces Staff College.
Already, 301 officers of the tri - forces and police have been awarded degrees illustrious guests including Air Chief Marshall Donald Perera, Chief of Staff the Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka, Air Force Commander Air Marshall Roshan Gunatilaka, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Vasantha Karannagoda, Prof. S.T.B. Amunugama, Vice - Chancellor, University of Kelaniya Mr. Mahinda Saliya, Secretary, the Treasury, Former Army Commanders and older officers of the tri - forces participated.

Philanthropist presents school equipment to children of war heroes

Philanthropist, Mrs. A.A.D.S.M.Athauda and her relatives have talented 300 sets of school equipment to children of war heroes who are to attend schools from January 2009.
Each set built-in, a school bag, a lunch box, a bottle of water, a pair of shoes, a pencil box, a box of chalk, a bottle of glue, 4 erasers, a pair of scissors, and 2 activity books. The items were handed over to Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of Ministry of Defence this morning (Dec 30). Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa , the president the SVU conventional the items
Mrs,Anoma Fonseka (Chairperson or Army Seva Vanatha Unit), Mrs.Ashoka Karannagoda (Chairperson of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit), Mrs,Indu Rathnayaka (Senior Additional Secretary), Major Genaral, Palitha Fernando (President of Ranaviru Seva Authority) and few other officials were present at the time.

Navy destroys LTTE logistic boat killing four LTTE carders North East of Point Pedro

Sri Lanka Navy shattered an LTTE logistic ship killing four LTTE carders in the Northern seas 12 marine miles North East of tilt Pedro on the 28th of December 2008 around 0020 hrs.
Navy intercepted an LTTE logistic ship off Point Pedro at midnight and opened grave fire destroying its fleeing effort delightful interception. Four LTTE sea tiger cadres were too reported to have been killed due to the aggressive maritime fire name for at the opponent.

Navy destroys LTTE Logistics Vessel carrying War-like Materials North-east of Mullaithivu

Sri Lanka Navy shattered a medium-size LTTE logistics boat transport a large quantity of war like capital seventy (70) maritime Miles North-east of Mullaithivu all through the near the beginning hours today (20th December 2008). The Navy also intercepted a approach jointly of LTTE boats and overwhelmed four enemy physical assault craft, which were abortively attempting to hold up the adversary logistics boat, in a tear argue off Mullaithivu.
The medium-size opponent logistics boat had been detected by the Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) on surveillance assignment in bottomless sea around 0130 hrs and then, the Navy's patrol craft were deployed to cut off and obliterate the enemy logistics vessel which was approximately 30 - 40 meters in length. In the ensuing naval fire that lasted for around 30 minutes, the enemy logistics vessel was totally destroyed. It is supposed that the enemy vessel was transport a large quantity of war similar to resources to the LTTE since it sank engulfed in a sphere of fire under the heavy naval fire.
Four more LTTE attack craft, which were fleeing after having been abortively attempted to provide hold up to the opponent vessel, were also intercepted and shattered by the Navy off Mullaithivu in a divide confrontation.

Indo-Sri Lanka Navies enhance cooperation

The wide observation measures adopted by the Indian Navy and the shore Guard in the South Indian waters following the new Mumbai incidents have helped the Lankan Navy in fast down the LTTE manoeuvres in the South Indian seas, Navy Spokesman, Commander Karunaratne said. Commenting on the present state of the safety proceedings in the seas in the North, Cmdr. Karunaratne told the Sunday viewer that the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard were continually in touch with Lankan Navy.
"The notable hazard for India from the Southern area would be from the LTTE. Therefore, the state is bound to increase its surveillances in the South Indian waters.
The Lankan Navy has also stepped up its observation following the winning earth attack that have been accepted out in Wanni by the Security Forces.
Navy has neutralised the Sea Tigers to a greater degree and with the Indian Navy's stringent events the 'outfit' would find it hard to arrive at the South Indian coastal areas," Cmdr. Karunaratne pointed out.

Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 58th Anniversary

Sri Lanka Navy elites introduced a new concept of counter terrorist warfare at seas
Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 58th Anniversary on the 09th of December 2008 with a wide collection of spiritual and social functions conducted to mark the historical occasion. Many naval ceremonies are listed to be held in keeping with the traditions and customs of the Navy. Today , Sri Lanka Navy has evolved into its current important rank as a pioneering, expert and a victorious marine force observing the standard naval protocols and executing a key role in eradicating the scourge of terrorism from our motherland. It traces its origin as far rear as the year 1937 when it began its journey under the name of Ceylon Naval Volunteer Force (CNVF) recognized to get together the objectives and the supplies of the British Imperialist circlet who ruled our country then. Thereafter, it got absorbed into the Royal Navy after the World War II as the Ceylon Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (CRNVR) which finally twisted out to be Royal Ceylon Navy on 09th of December 1950 consisting of a nucleus of 100 officers and men. In 1972, with the introduction of the first republican establishment, Royal Ceylon Navy took on its present name, Sri Lanka Navy.
The humble journey of the Sri Lanka Navy thus begun, has journeyed many a maritime mile gathering fair winds most of the time since its inception. It has so far been boldly and strategically steered forward by many a stalwart Commanding official at the helm. When we trace back along its memorable history line, we begin to see how the Navy has evolved under all the Commanders who have steered it hitherto. As such, the qualitative and quantitative development in various aspects of the Navy has been in survival all along in varying degrees. However, the renaissance that has taken place in the Navy in the present war situation under the present Naval High authority stands above them all; sole and inimitable.
In the past, the Navy used to be conventional and remained mainly ceremonial; Moreover, as far back as mid 2005, it was complacent about the role it was playing by being only reactive to the threat posed by the emerging LTTE sea power in our territorial waters. This usually unenergetic approach of being only reactive helped the opponent to forge into a force which, at one time some thought that it was a force that is hard to be tackled because of the advantage it had exhibited in certain encounters with the Navy.
This clich‚ of the misnomer, largely perpetrated by its group and pro-media, that the LTTE is powerful at sea and posing a huge threat to the Navy, has been made to track rear towards its nullity since of the timely and intentionally prudent measures initiated and implemented by the present Naval High Command who have brought about an all round renaissance in every aspect of the Navy, both at sea and on land where naval personnel, proving their prowess ,capability and courage, stay on stable attentive to fight LTTE terrorism. The Navy is being fortified in its task of protecting the territorial integrity and the sovereignty of the motherland.
Under the present Naval High Command, weapons in the Navy do not get rotten and dull by sea gentle wind; they are kept ever honed as pointed as finely weak and tempered arrow points; all the craft, from the low profile small Fast Attack Craft, which has established lethal against LTTE sea tigers, to the big Off Shore Patrol vessel, which devastated the LTTE international logistics network, remain in constant willingness with ultra modern weapons mounted and competent gunners and sailors prepared to meet adversary any attack.


Queen Elizabeth II accorded a Royal Guard of Honour by SL Navy in 1981
Naval personnel are by no means idle, nervous, and lethargic; they are agile life form bodily fit; they are deft having been trained by battle experts; they are well groomed in the ardent fervour of love for the motherland. Above all, they are extremely patriotic and devoted to the service that they render in safeguarding the territorial honesty and the sovereignty of the country. The high quality of their performance, outstanding morale in the battlefield, inexorable determination to execute a task assigned, the restricted and orderly manner in which they act, the fine dexterity, capability and the accuracy that they exhibit in targeting their adversary and above all, the humane qualities embedded in the naval workers are the consequences of the fine training and the constant care and concern shown towards its men by the able hands that grip the helm so strategically and shrewdly.
"Victory is the main thing of war. If this is long delayed, weapons will turn out to be dull and the ardour of the soldiers will be dampened" is a fact emphasized by Sun Tzu which is worthy of following by any great warrior who is engaged in a combat to cause the down fall of his enemy, however mighty and influential he might be. fascinatingly, for the fortune of our nation, the present Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the helm, has proven that he has been steering the Sri Lanka Navy in line with Sun Tzu ushering in a new winning era making the Navy proactive with a proliferation of the latest innovations which have been greatly instrumental in creating a total disarray and the ultimate death of the enemy. Therefore, the Sri Lanka Navy is indeed so blessed to have such a competent head at the helm to direct her at this crucial phase of war.


Spectacular SLN band parading on independence day -2008
It is in this background that one can observer the Navy coming of age heroically and remarkably send-off from littoral waters to deep blue seas when the Navy caused the obliteration of the enemy provide vessels which are rightly named as "floating armories". The destruction of these vessels that fed the LTEE with ultra modern weaponry and belligerent materials to assault civilians and the safety forces is careful to be the turning point in the continuing counter terrorist operations.
Finally, it is pertinent to note that the fleet has vastly developed with the passage of time ushering in an era where it can transit from its traditionally confined limits to broader farseeing viewpoint with much ease enabling it to record more important victories in the records of the country's history.

Army arranges donation of pushbikes for Jaffna schoolchildren

On a ask for made by Sri Lanka Army officials in Jaffna, Rotary friendship of Colombo has donated 23 push bicycles for the schoolchildren who had attained the uppermost script at the grade-5 learning examination-2008 in Jaffna.
The there was set as a consequence of a discussion held between safety Forces Commander in Jaffna, Major General GA Chandasiri and Additional Area Director of Education D.T. Selwarathnam. During this discussion, Mr. Slewarathnam had tinted that the schoolchildren in Jaffna have been conflicting ills due to be small of of sufficient public transport armed forces in the area.
Taking another pace towards restoring normalcy in the Peninsula, Major General Chandasiri had made a ask for of from the donor. Sri Lanka Navy had overjoyed the bicycles to Jaffna from Colombo and the gift was made at a simple rite held at Kankasanthurai on Saturday (Dec 6).
The bicycles were separate among 23 students belonging to 14 schools. The principals of the schools, teachers and the safety forces officials participated for the event.