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Navy apprehends 78 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the island
Sri Lanka Navy apprehend 78 individuals, suspected to be on illegal migration attempts to a foreign country via sea, during separate search operations carried out in seas off Batticaloa and Kaluwankeni Beach, Batticaloa on the night of 10th July 2022. ...
2022-07-11
A consignment of Kerala cannabis with gross street value of about Rs. 33 million held by Navy in Mannar
Naval patrols conducted in Sand Banks, Mannar and the beach area of Urumalai today (10th July 2022) and on 09th July led to the seizure of Kerala cannabis weighing about 113 kg and 280g (wet weight)....
2022-07-11
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva retires from naval service
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed for about 36 years, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva retired from naval service today (09th July 2022)....
2022-07-09
Navy thwarts another illegal migration attempt, 67 individuals held in eastern seas
A naval patrol conducted in the eastern seas off Kalmunai this morning (08th July 2022) led to the apprehension of 67 individuals, suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, and seizure of a local fishing trawler....
2022-07-08
Netherlands Ambassador meets Commander of the Navy
The Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Tanja Gonggrijp met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (08th July 2022)....
2022-07-08
Outgoing Defence Attaché at Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The outgoing Defence Attaché at Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, Captain Gaku FUKAURA called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (07th July 2022)....
2022-07-07
07 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the country with 02 human smugglers held by Navy in Talaimannar seas
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, during a night patrol conducted in seas off Talaimannar on 06th July 2022. Apart from these individuals, the Navy also nabbed 02 human smugglers who plotted this illegal act. ...
2022-07-07
Navy finds over 67kg of Kerala cannabis hidden in shrubs close to Manthai beach
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Norochcholai, Puttalam this morning (06th July 2022), led to the seizure of about 212 kg of Kerala cannabis being transferred by a van. The Navy also nabbed a suspect in connection to this racket, during this operation. ...
2022-07-06
Navy apprehends 53 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the country with 02 human smugglers
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 53 persons who were attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, during separate search operations carried out in beach areas of Erakkandi, Trincomalee and Talpadu, Mannar on the night of 05th July 2022. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 human smugglers. ...
2022-07-06
Navy lends a hand to promote water sports in Northern Province
Sri Lanka Navy, in continuing efforts to uplift water sports, promote lifesaving techniques and civil military relationship through sports with northern populace, conducted a Dragon Boat Championship in waters of Karainagar Channel on 04th July 2022. ...
2022-07-06
Poaching Trawler in northern waters held by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in northern waters of the island in the evening of 04th July 2022. Accordingly, the operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 05 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Analaitivu Island....
2022-07-05
Navy seizes an Indian trawler for poaching in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation in the evening of 03rd July 2022, to chase away Indian trawlers which were poaching in northern waters of the island. During this operation, the Navy seized an Indian trawler with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in island waters off Point Pedro. ...
2022-07-04
Navy assists conduct of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the health sector for the successful conduct of a COVID-19 vaccination drive, carried out focusing the school children in Trincomalee of the Eastern Province. The Navy lent their helping hand for this timely effort, as part of its community service and social responsibility initiatives. ...
2022-07-04
Navy nabs 51 persons in eastern waters, while attempting to illegally migrate from island
A search operation carried out by the Navy in the eastern seas this morning (03rd July 2022) led to the seizure of a local multiday fishing trawler carrying 51 persons, who are suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea....
2022-07-03
Navy seizes smuggled stock of Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy seized about 1680kg of Kendu Leaves, suspected to be attempting to smuggle by sea routes, during a special operation mounted in the beach area of Keerimundalama in Kalpitiya on the night of 01st July 2022. ...
2022-07-02
