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Three Indian fishing vessels drifted to Sri Lankan waters due to inclement weather found
Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard managed to find 03 deserted Indian fishing vessels, believed to have drifted away due to strong winds prevailed over the past couple of weeks, in the Northwestern coast and Southern waters on 17th June 2021. ...
2021-06-18
Efforts to clean affected beach from MV X-PRESS PEARL fire
The Navy, along with other stakeholders, is continuing the beach cleaning efforts, which began on 26th May 2021, to remove debris from the coastal areas affected by the MV X-PRESS PEARL fire. ...
2021-06-18
Navy apprehends Kerala cannabis worth around Rs. 39 million with 02 suspects
A Special search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Karampan, Kayts on 17th June 2021 led to the seizure of about 130kg and 760g of Kerala cannabis, a dinghy and apprehension of 02 suspects....
2021-06-18
Navy hands over CG 405 to Coast Guard after major refit
After a major refit, Sri Lanka Navy handed over the Fast Patrol Boat - CG 405 back to Sri Lanka Coast Guard, in an event held under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 16th June 2021. ...
2021-06-18
Navy seizes smuggled stocks of dried turmeric and Kendu leaves
Special search operations conducted by the Navy this morning (16th June 2021) in the beach areas of Konthampiddi, Mannar and Arippu in Silawathura led to the seizure of over 370kg of smuggled dried turmeric and apprehension of 02 suspects in connection with the racket as well as over 294kg of Kendu leaves respectively. ...
2021-06-16
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala
Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala today (14th June 2021) retired from naval service, upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 34 years in the Navy....
2021-06-14
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva assumes duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force Headquarters today (14th June 2021). Subsequent to the assumption of duties, he also called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2021-06-14
Navy seizes a stock of Kerala cannabis worth about Rs. 71 million with 03 suspects
The Navy seized about 237kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis along with 03 suspects and a dinghy, during a special operation conducted in seas north of Point Pedro today (14th June 2021). ...
2021-06-14
Navy seizes over 219kg of heroin worth over Rs. 1758 million
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the coastal area of Polwathumodara, Weligama in the dark hours on 12th June 2021, led to the seizure of over 219kg of heroin attempted to be smuggled into the island by sea and apprehension of 09 suspects involved in the illegal act. ...
2021-06-13
Boossa COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre receives medical and essential supplies
Leesons Hospital and Dialog Axiata PLC partnering with Manusath Derana charity initiative handed over a stock of medical supplies, beds and other essentials, needed to the Navy-managed COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre in Boossa, to Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage, at the Command Headquarters on 04th and 11th June 2021....
2021-06-12
A project kicks off to culture artificial reef in Northern waters
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of Navy today (11th June 2021) launched a project to culture artificial reef off the Delft Island. Through this project, it is expected to enhance biodiversity in the coastal waters off the islands in Jaffna peninsula....
2021-06-11
Commander of the Navy appreciates contribution of ICGS ‘Samudra Prahari’, ‘Vajra’ and ‘Vaibhav’
Appreciative of the praiseworthy contribution made by Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Samudra Prahari’, ‘Vajra’ and ‘Vaibhav’ during damage control operation in collaboration with other stakeholders, following MV X-PRESS PEARL caught fire off Colombo harbour on 20th May 2021, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented Letters of Appreciation to the Commanding Officers of those ships in a simple ceremony at the port of Colombo today (10th June 2021). ...
2021-06-10
Navy apprehends 45 suspects with 4040 illegally harvested sea cucumbers
Search operations carried out by the Navy from April to thus far (05th June 2021) in the Northern and North Central Naval Commands led to the apprehension of 45 suspects with 4040 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and diving gears. ...
2021-06-09
Navy apprehends a suspect with smuggled stock of Kendu leaves and dried turmeric
The Navy managed to apprehend a suspect with about 514kg of Kendu leaves and 70kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled into the island via sea routes, during a special search operation conducted in the beach area of Vankalai, Mannar today (08th June 2021). ...
2021-06-08
First phase of Navy-built COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre opened in Werellawatta
Sri Lanka Navy initiated the conversion of a closed factory in the Werellawatta area in Gampaha into a COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre, strengthening the Government's programme to expand facilities required for the treatment of COVID-19 infected individuals. The first phase of this Intermediate Care Centre with 650 beds was inaugurated today (07th June 2021) under the patronage of the Minister of Health, Hon. Pavithra Wanniarachchi....
2021-06-08
