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Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy visits the Eastern Naval Command

The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Admiral Zafar Mahmood who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, visited the Eastern Naval Command, today (26th January 2020).

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2020-01-27

Navy grabs the first place of Sea Swimming Competition organized by Sri Lanka Water Sports Pool

A team of swimmers representing the Sri Lanka Navy participated in the Open Sea Swimming Competition organized for the 3rd consecutive year by the Sri Lanka Water Sports Pool, on 26th January 2020.

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2020-01-27

Two Philippine Navy ships arrive at the port of Colombo

Philippine Navy ships “Remon Alcaraz” and "Davao Delsur" arrived at the port of Colombo on a 3 day goodwill visit today (26th January 2020).The two ships were warmly welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival.

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2020-01-26

Navy apprehends suspect with turtle flesh

The Navy apprehended a suspect with turtle flesh during a search operation conducted in Negombo area, in coordination with the Officials of Wildlife Conservation Department-Battaramulla, on 25th January 2020.

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2020-01-26

Beach cleaning programmes continued with Navy’s contribution

Another beach clean-up drives of the Sri Lanka Navy, were successfully carried out at several beaches in the Northern and Southern Naval Areas, on 25th January 2020.

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2020-01-26

Navy apprehends two suspects with Kerala Cannabis

Two persons who possessed Kerala Cannabis intended for sale, were apprehended during a raid carried out by the Navy in coordination with SL Police, in Kilinochchi area, on 25th January 2020.

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2020-01-26

Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy arrives in Sri Lanka

Admiral Zafar Mahmood, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport on 25th January 2020 for an official visit to Sri Lanka.

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2020-01-26

Navy assists to conduct medical camp for school children

In parallel with the 66th anniversary of the Vijaya Maha Vidyalaya at Padikaramaduwa in Anuradhapura, a medical camp had been organized at the school premises on 23rd and 24th January 2020, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy.

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2020-01-25

Navy apprehends foreign couple for engaging in spearfishing in Rumassala

Navy apprehended two foreigners who were engaging in an illegal practice of spearfishing in Rumassala on 24th January 2020.

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2020-01-25

Two (02) sea turtles entangled in fishing net released by the Navy

The Navy released two (02) sea turtles entangled in a fishing net, near the Kankesanthurai harbour on 24th January 2020.

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2020-01-25

Navy apprehends 03 persons for engaging in fishing without passes

The Navy apprehended 03 persons for engaging in fishing, without passes, in the seas off Dodanduwa, Galle on 24th January 2020.

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2020-01-25

The Navy plants more mangroves to help protect coastal saline

The Sri Lanka Navy has been making a significant contribution to the protection of Sri Lanka's marine and terrestrial ecosystems. As part of its initiative to expand mangrove ecosystems, a mangrove plantation programme was conducted in the Northern Naval Command today (25th January 2020).

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2020-01-25

Navy lends its hand to another community service activity

The Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) rendered lifesaving assistance to a group of individuals who conducted a beach cleaning programme at ‘Samudra Piyawara’ in Galle on 24th January 2020....

2020-01-25

VNF Annual Camp successfully concludes in Welisara

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva inspected the divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp held at the main parade ground of SLNS Lanka, Welisara, today (24th January 2020).

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2020-01-24

Navy assists the Sea Swimming competition at Mahinda College-Galle

Sri Lanka Navy assisted to the sea swimming competition in the annual sports meet of Mahinda College-Galle, held on 24th January 2020....

2020-01-24