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Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 68 million in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 228kg of Kerala cannabis abandoned in the beach area of Narivilkulam, during a special foot patrol carried out at the above beach on 21st September 2021....
2021-09-22
Boossa COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre receives portable steamers
The Bishop of Diocese of Galle, Rt. Rev. Raymond Wickramasinghe provided 50 portable steamers to the Navy for the benefit of individuals receiving treatment at the navy –managed COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre in Boossa. The delivery was received by Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage at the Kaluwella Catholic Church on 17th September 2021....
2021-09-21
Commander of the Navy returns from USA after attending 24th International Seapower Symposium
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne attended the 24th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) organized by the U.S. Navy, at the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island from 14th to 17th September 2021....
2021-09-20
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore 02 critically injured fishermen in southern seas for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard brought ashore 02 critically injured fishermen for treatment, on 18th September 2021. The fishermen were seriously injured in a dispute between two groups of fishers aboard a local fishing vessel in the southern seas about 120 nautical miles (222 km) off Galle....
2021-09-19
Navy seizes over 3704kg of smuggled dried turmeric with 10 suspects during operations in past 03 days
During special operations conducted in beach areas of South Bar and Irukkalampiddi and in seas south of Mannar on 16th, 17th and 18th September 2021, the Navy managed to seize over 3704kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric and apprehension of 04 local suspects with a dinghy as well as 06 Indian nationals and an Indian dhow used for these illegal acts. ...
2021-09-19
Navy intercepts another foreign fishing vessel carrying heroin worth over Rs. 1575 million street value
In yet another successful operation, Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a foreign fishing vessel carrying over 170kg and 866g (including the packages) of heroin in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 10th September 2021. Meanwhile, the smuggling vessel loaded with narcotics worth more than Rs. 1575 million of street value was brought to the port of Colombo this morning (18th September 2021), along with 09 foreign nationals aboard....
2021-09-18
Navy grabs hold of over 1162kg haul of smuggled dried turmeric with 02 suspects
The Navy managed to seize over 1162kg haul of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the island, during a special operation carried out in Ma Oya estuary, Negombo in the wee hours today (16th September 2021). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the racket....
2021-09-16
Sri Lanka Navy Boxers representing Defence Services Boxing team leave for Russia to take part in World Military Boxing Championship
Sri Lanka Defence Services boxing team which includes boxers from Sri Lanka Navy left for Moscow, Russia today (16th September 2021) to take part in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship....
2021-09-16
Rear Admiral Jagath Premarathna retires from naval service
Marking the termination of a distinguished career spanning over 33 years in Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Jagath Premarathna retired from naval service today (16th September 2021)....
2021-09-16
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 14 million in Vankalai, Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 47kg and 100g (with wet weight) of Kerala cannabis, during a special foot patrol conducted in Vankalai beach area, Mannar this morning (15th September 2021)....
2021-09-15
Fourth round of staff talks between Sri Lanka Navy and Pakistan Navy concludes on successful note
The fourth round of staff talks between Sri Lanka Navy and Pakistan Navy was held at Pakistan Navy Headquarters, Islamabad in Pakistan on 07th and 08th September 2021....
2021-09-15
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 79 million in Talaimannar
A special operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar in the dark hours on 14th September 2021, led to the seizure of about 09kg and 914g of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) attempted to be smuggled into the country. The operation also made way to the apprehension of 04 suspects and a dinghy in connection to this racket. ...
2021-09-15
Boossa COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre receives financial aid for facility improvement
'Daham Pahana' Foundation provided financial aid worth Rs. 01 million to Sri Lanka Navy on 13th September 2021, for further expansion of infrastructure at the navy –managed COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre in Boossa....
2021-09-14
Navy takes hold of over 72000 illegally transported sea cucumber stock with 02 suspects
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Irukkulampiddi, Mannar this morning (12th September 2021), led to the seizure of a stock of about 72542 sea cucumbers being transported by illegal means. The operation also made way to nab 02 suspects in connection to this unlawful act....
2021-09-12
Navy General Hospital-Welisara receives oxygen concentrators
An occasion to signify the symbolical handover of 02 oxygen concentrators, intended for the treatment of COVID-19 patients at Navy General Hospital-Welisara, to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was held at the Navy Headquarters today (11th September 2021)....
2021-09-11
