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VBSS course for personnel of Indian Ocean rim association (IORA) commenced in Trincomalee
Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course for personnel of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was commenced at the Special Boat Squadron Training School in Trincomalee, today (10th January 2020).
...2020-02-11
Navy renders assistance to remove common water hyacinth in Herallugama Tank
The Navy, on 09th February 2020, provided manpower to remove common water hyacinth collected in the Herallugama Tank at Thulana, Medawachchiya, enabling the community to use it again.
...2020-02-11
International Military Sports Council Day Run – 2020 to be flagged off in Colombo
International Military Sports Council (CISM) Day Run is organized annually by member countries of International Military Sports Council to celebrate its anniversary worldwide. It is in this backdrop, the Sri Lanka Navy is organizing the CISM Day Run – 2020 which is scheduled to be flagged off at the Galle Face Green on 18th February 2020 at 5.30 a.m., with the attendance of tri-service personnel and distinguished invitees.
...2020-02-10
Navy rescues fifteen sea turtles entangled in fishing net
The Navy, during a patrol in the seas off Thalaimannar, managed to rescue 15 sea turtles entangled in a fishing net, today (10th February 2020)....
2020-02-10
Navy carries out beach cleaning programmes to keep waste free coastal line
Two more events of the Navy’s beach cleaning programme were conducted in the Northern and Southern Naval Commands on 05th and 07th February 2020. ...
2020-02-10
Navy assists apprehension of drug dealer
The Navy in coordination with SL Excise apprehended a drug dealer during a search conducted in Mannar area on 08th February 2020.
...2020-02-09
Crew members of INS ‘Jamuna’ pitch in with SLN to clean Mount Lavinia beach
The crew members of INS ‘Jamuna’ pitched in with their SLN counterparts to clean the Mount Lavinia beach today (08th February 2020).
...2020-02-08
Navy launches mangrove plantation campaign in Panama
The Navy, being a prominent player in conducting marine and terrestrial conservation programmes, carried out another event at Panama today (08th February 2020) to promote productive ecosystems through plantation of mangrove saplings.
...2020-02-08
Twelve (12) persons held for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who were illegally harvesting sea cucumber in seas off Waleikadu, Mannar on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Four (04) persons apprehended for engaging in light course fishing
The Navy apprehended 04 persons for engaging in light course fishing in the sea area of Hikkaduwa, during a search operation conducted with the Fisheries Inspecting Officials of Galle on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Array of programmes organized to promote camaraderie between navies of India and Sri Lanka
An array of programmes organized to promote camaraderie between the crew of Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Jamuna’ and Sri Lanka Navy, took place on 07th February 2020. The INS ‘Jamuna’ arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake a hydrographic survey.
...2020-02-08
Navy seizes over 700kg of beedi leaves in Sinnapadu sea area
The Navy recovered over 700kg of wet beedi leaves floating in waters, during a patrol conducted in Sinnapadu sea area on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Suspect apprehended with locally made gun
The Navy apprehended a suspect with a locally made gun, during a search conducted with the Mannar Division Vice Squad in Mannar on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Richmond College, Galle receives mechanical equipment from Navy
The Navy, on 06th February 2020, handed over a set of cast-off engines and technical equipment to the Richmond College, Galle.
...2020-02-08
Navy apprehends person with cache of explosive used for illegal fishing
During a joint search operation conducted by the Navy and the Police in Ottamawadi area on 06th February 2020, a person with a cache of explosive used for illegal fishing, was apprehended. ...
2020-02-07
