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Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing vessels whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas east of Point Pedro and Vettilaikeni on 13th October 2021 led to seizure of 02 Indian fishing vessels poaching in Sri Lankan waters, with 23 Indian fishers aboard. ...
2021-10-14
Norwegian and Netherlands ambassadors meet Commander Eastern Naval Area
The ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka, HE Joranli Eskedal and the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tanja Gonggrijp met Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Dias at the Eastern Command Headquarters on 13th October 2021....
2021-10-14
Navy takes hold of more than 2925kg of smuggled dried turmeric stocks
The Navy managed to take hold of over 2925kg of dried turmeric and 11kg of cardamom stocks attempted to be smuggled in, during special operations conducted in seas off Mandagalaru and Narapadu in Mannar and Pallekuda beach in Mandaitivu on 11th and 12th October 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to these rackets. ...
2021-10-13
Navy assists to clear blockage under Wakwella Bridge, Galle
The Navy pressed into action to clear a blockage under the Wakwella Bridge in Galle on 11th and 12th October 2021. This narrow bridge over Gin Ganga in Wakwella area has collected heaps of debris underside, following heavy downpour experienced during the past couple of days....
2021-10-12
Commander of the Navy embarks on visit to Northwestern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, embarking on a visit to the Northwestern Naval Command, looked into the operational and welfare aspects of the command on 09th and 10th October 2021. During the 02 day visit, he was also accompanied by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne. ...
2021-10-11
Navy installs another RO plant for community use at Bakmeegahawatta, Mahawa
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne joined an occasion to open a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built by the Navy in the village of Bakmeegahawatta, Mahawa, on10th October 2021.
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Navy takes hold of about 1477kg of smuggled dried turmeric stock
The Navy took hold of over 1477kg of smuggled dried turmeric stock, during special operations conducted in seas off Kandakkuliya in Kalpitiya and beach area of Nawadandawatta in Kondachchikuda, on 09th October 2021.
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Seva Vanitha – sponsored RO plant vested with public in Karuwalagaswewa, Puttalam
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, in company of the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, today (09th October 2021) declared open a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant installed by the Navy in Karuwalagaswewa, Puttalam. As such, the facility was made available for community use at the Siri Sambuddha Galapitagala Temple in Rajavigama, as yet another Naval Social Responsibility initiative, sponsored by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit. ...
2021-10-09
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
