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Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth about Rs. 10 million of street value in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 34kg and 38g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis floating in the sea area between Kayts and Punguduthive Islands in Jaffna, during a patrol carried out in the sea area in the wee hours of today (04th August 2022). ...
2022-08-04
Another stock of Kerala cannabis worth about Rs. 14 million of street value held by Navy in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 49kg and 380g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis during a special search operation conducted at Mannar Sand Banks on the morning of 03rd August 2022. ...
2022-08-04
Navy rescues 03 fishermen from capsized fishing boat in the outer harbour area of Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Navy rescued 03 fishermen from a capsized small fishing boat, while engaging in fishing in the outer harbour area of Trincomalee on 02nd August 2022. ...
2022-08-04
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 million of street value in Mannar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy at Mannar Sand Banks on the evening of 02nd August 2022, led to the seizure of about 47kg and 240g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....
2022-08-03
Navy athlete Gayanthika Abeyrathne sets new Sri Lanka record at Commonwealth Games 2022
Sri Lanka Navy Women Petty Officer, Gayanthika Abeyrathne set a new Sri Lanka record in women's 800m at the Commonwealth Games 2022 held in Birmingham, England on 02nd August 2022....
2022-08-03
48 Navy teams remain standby to extend relief to people affected by inclement weather
Sri Lanka Navy has kept 48 relief teams standby as of the morning of 02nd August 2022, to provide relief to the people who would be vulnerable to flash floods, with possible rise of the water levels of rivers, due to heavy downpour reported in several parts of the island....
2022-08-02
Navy assists apprehension of 47 persons suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt
A special operation carried out by the Navy and Wennappuwa Police in the town area of Wennappuwa on the night of 31st July 2022, led to the apprehension of 47 individuals suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea....
2022-08-01
A group of Indian fishermen stranded in Sri Lankan waters rescued by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy rescued 06 distressed Indian fishermen drifted to the Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar, with their defunct trawler. The rescued Indian fishermen were provided humanitarian assistance and handed over to another Indian fishing trawler at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL)....
2022-07-31
478 recruits of 245th intake pass out in Poonewa on completion of basic training
A colourful Passing out Parade (POP), which marked the successful culmination of the basic training of 478 recruits (including 116 women recruits) of the 245th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa on 30th July 2022....
2022-07-31
Navy lends helping hand to devotees engaged in ‘Paada Yaathra’ from Jaffna to Katharagama
Sri Lanka Navy, as it has been the practice, is lending its helping hand to devotees who are engaged in foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ along the route from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. The traditional foot pilgrimage marches from Jaffna to Sella Kathragama annually, with the participation of many devotees. ...
2022-07-31
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Thilak Sigera
Sri Lanka Navy today (28th July 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Thilak Sigera who retired from his distinguished naval service that spanned over 35 years....
2022-07-28
Navy nabs 03 suspects with smuggled gold worth over Rs. 09 million in Pesalai
Sri Lanka Navy seized about 470 g of gold and a conch shell (Valampuri) attempted to be smuggled from the country, during a special operation carried out in seas off Kurusapadu in Pesalai, Mannar in the dark hours of 25th July 2022. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the racket. ...
2022-07-26
Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake takes over command of Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake assumed duties as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (25th July 2022)....
2022-07-26
Navy volunteers to clean Crow Island beach
A beach cleaning programme organized by the Navy was held at the Crow Island beach in Mattakkuliya on 24th July 2022....
2022-07-25
Navy-built RO plant vested in public at Maithreegama, Palugaswewa
The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Maithreegama in Palugaswewa, Anuradhapura on 24th July 2022. ...
2022-07-25
