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Navy seizes about 1672kg of smuggled dried turmeric in separate operations
Special operations conducted by the Navy at Deduru Oya estuary of Karukapane in Chilaw and Erukkulampiddi beach area in Mannar on 08th October 2021 made way to take hold of about 1672kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in. ...
2021-10-09
Navy ushers new hope to children of Kelinkanda Janapadaya Primary School in Kalutara
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open navy-improved facilities at the Kelinkanda Janapadaya Primary School in Agalawatta of Kalutara District today (07th October 2021). Thus, the Navy vested renovated classroom buildings, plumbing, safety fences, sanitary facilities, playground and other facilities with the children of the school....
2021-10-07
Navy gets hold of about 1954kg of smuggled dried turmeric during special operations
Special operations conducted by the Navy in northwestern seas, Kiranchi beach area in Kilinochchi and Udayirputi Island in Kalpitiya, led to the recovery of about 1954kg of smuggled dried turmeric, on 06th and 07th October 2021. ...
2021-10-07
Defence Attaché of Israel Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Assaf Mahler called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (06th October 2021). ...
2021-10-06
Ninety six (96) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing
Sri Lanka Navy held ninety six (96) individuals for engaging in illegal fishing, during operations conducted in the in Eastern, Southeastern and North Central Naval Commands from 01st to 30th September 2021. These operations also made way to seize 28 fishing vessels and several other fishing accessories used for the illegal practices....
2021-10-06
Defence Attaché of French Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the French Embassy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Yves LE CORRE paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (06th October 2021)....
2021-10-06
Navy nets in over 2344kg of smuggled dried turmeric
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 2344kg of smuggled dried turmeric (with wet weight), during special operations mounted in north-western seas and beach area of Marathandikuda, on 05th and 06th October 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects involved in these illegal activities....
2021-10-06
Defence Attaché of German Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Federation Republic of Germany in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Gerald Koch called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (05th October 2021). ...
2021-10-05
Navy takes hold of a stock of Kerala cannabis in Mannar
A special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy at Narivilakulam beach in Mannar on 04th October 2021 led to the seizure of about 45kg and 100g of Kerala cannabis (with wet weight), left behind by smugglers afraid of naval operations. ...
2021-10-05
Navy nabs a suspect with 1064kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai
Sri Lanka Navy seized about 1064kg of smuggled dried turmeric, hidden in a fishing hut, during a special operation conducted at the beach of Norochcholai today (04th October 2021). The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect from the location....
2021-10-04
‘JA –LAN EX’ joint naval exercise successfully concludes off Colombo
The joint naval exercise - ‘JA –LAN EX’ held between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Sri Lanka Navy concludes on a successful note off Colombo today (04th October 2021)....
2021-10-04
Navy contributes planting of mangrove in Kilali Lagoon
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a similar initiative to plant mangrove saplings in Kilali Lagoon, Jaffna was held under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 03rd October 2021. ...
2021-10-04
Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course successfully concludes in Maho
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularathne on 01st October 2021 presided over the insignia pinning and certificate awarding ceremony of the Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Bomb Disposal Training School in Maho. ...
2021-10-04
Navy takes hold of over 1334kg of smuggled dried turmeric in separate operations
Sri Lanka Navy seized another 02 consignments of smuggled dried turmeric weighing over 1334kg, during special operations carried out in seas off the Gurunagar, Jaffna and in the beach area of Kudawa, Kalpitiya this morning (02nd October 2021). The operations also made way to the apprehension of 03 suspects involved in those rackets....
2021-10-02
JMSDF Ships arrive in Colombo on official visit
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and destroyer MURASAME arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021). Upon their arrival, the visiting ships were welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2021-10-02
