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Navy initiates cleaning of Parakrama Samudraya
Sri Lanka Navy commenced a cleaning campaign in Parakrama Samudraya on 7th April. ...
2019-04-10
Navy recovers explosive items used for illegal fishing
A troop of Naval personnel recovered a haul of explosive hidden in the sea area off Gandhi Nagar, today (10th April)....
2019-04-10
Two persons used explosive for fishing apprehended by Navy
A troop of Naval personnel attached to Eastern Naval Command in coordination with China Bay Police, apprehended 2 persons who were using explosive (Dynamite) for illegal fishing, during a raid carried out at Marble beach in Trincomalee, yesterday (9th April)....
2019-04-10
Navy-organized drug abuse prevention programme held in Eravurpaththu
Sri Lanka Navy has been tasked to undertake drug abuse prevention programmes which are operated under ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ – the national programme set in motion by His Excellency the President. ...
2019-04-10
Navy held 8 persons for cutting mangrove shrubs
A group of Naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command together with officials of Wildlife Conservation Department-Mannar attached to the Madu office, nabbed 8 persons who were cutting mangrove shrubs, during a raid carried out in Udeiadi lagoon area, Wankalai, today.( 09th April )....
2019-04-10
Navy nabs two persons engaged in fishing with banned nets
A group of Naval personnel attached to the North Western Naval Command, apprehended two persons who engaged in illegal fishing with banned nets, during a patrol carried out in Wella sea area in Kalpitiya, yesterday (08thApril)....
2019-04-10
Commodore Anura Dhanapala assumes duties as Commandant SLNS Nipuna
Commodore Anura Dhanapala assumed duties as the Deputy Area Commander (DAC) of the Southern Naval Command and Commandant of SLNS Nipuna today (9th April). ...
2019-04-09
Four Navy sailors successfully complete Aero Engine Basic Course
For the first time in SL Navy, four (04) sailors in the engineering branch followed the Aero Engine Basic Course conducted by Sri Lanka Air Force, which is accepted as a main course of Aero engineering field....
2019-04-09
Indian Defence Secretary pays floral tributes at IPKF memorial
The Indian Defence Secretary, Mr. Sanjay Mitra who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, paid floral tributes at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial at Battaramulla, this morning (9th April)....
2019-04-09
Navy assists the beach cleaning campaign
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command assisted a beach cleaning campaign organized by the Department of Samurdhi Development....
2019-04-09
Naval personnel visit children of Prithipura Children's Home
In view of celebrating the14th anniversary of SLNS Samudura, an offshore patrol vessel of SL Navy, which falls on forthcoming 21st April, a number of religious and social welfare activities have been organized by the crew of the ship under the directives of the Commanding Officer Captain Damian Fernando....
2019-04-09
Illicit distillery raided by Navy
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command, during a raid carried out with the officials of Vakarei Police seized 420 liters (02 barrels) of illicit liquor in Panichchankerni area today (08th April). ...
2019-04-08
Navy arrests 04 persons with heroin
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command in coordination with the Vice Division Trincomalee arrested 04 suspects for possessing 161mg of heroin, during a raid conducted in Marathadi Junction and Thillei Nagar areas today (08th April). ...
2019-04-08
Navy apprehends a person transporting sand without permit
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command with the assistance of officials of Kinniya Police arrested a person who was transporting sand without valid permit. ...
2019-04-08
Indian Chief of Integrated Defence Staff meets Commander of the Navy
The Indian Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lieutenant General Podali Shankar Rajeshwar who is on a official tour in Sri Lanka, met Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at Naval Headquarters, today (8th April)....
2019-04-08
