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NSVU provides ICU beds to Colombo East Base Hospital, Mulleriyawa
As yet another social responsibility initiative of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), 03 High Dependency Unit / Intensive Care Unit (HDU / ICU) beds were provided for the use of Special Maternity Unit of the Colombo East Base Hospital, Mulleriyawa. The generous deed was held under the patronage of the NSVU President, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne and with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Light House Galley on 12th May 2021.
...2021-05-13
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilaka
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 33 years in Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilaka retired from naval service today (12th May 2021).
...2021-05-12
Navy apprehends an illegal migrant along with smugglers involved in illegal act
Sri Lanka Navy on 11th May 2021 apprehended a person who was returning to Mannar area by a small boat via sea routes, after having flown to India by air. Along with the suspect, 02 persons aboard and another 02 suspects involved in the act of smuggling were also taken into naval custody.
...2021-05-12
Navy lends support to COVID-19 vaccination programme
In support of the acceleration of government's COVID 19 vaccination campaign, with a view to mitigate the outbreak of Coronavirus, Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with health authorities began administering the Sinopharm vaccine to government and private sector employees engaged in essential services, at two locations in the Gampaha District today (11th May 2021).
...2021-05-11
Navy assists expansion of health care facilities
Sri Lanka Navy made its contribution to launch a number of projects to expand facilities for the treatment of COVID 19 patients in the Western and Southern Provinces, in support of the government's efforts to improve the infrastructure of the health sector, in the face of ongoing pandemic situation.
...2021-05-10
Commander of the Navy commends fine virtue of naval person
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne recognized a fine virtue of Leading Seaman AGHS Udayakumara XS 100126 by awarding him a Letter of Commendation at the Naval Headquarters today (10th May 2021). Thus, the sailor was much admired for returning a wallet with money lying at the No 03 entrance of Colombo harbour on 27th April 2021, to its owner.
...2021-05-10
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 70 million and onion seeds in northwestern and western seas
Naval patrols conducted in northwestern and western waters of the island on 07th May 2021, led to the seizure of over 235kg of Kerala cannabis and about 522kg of onion seeds, attempted to be smuggled into the country via sea routes.
...2021-05-08
An Intermediate Care Centre for COVID 19 established at Boossa naval base
Working in line with the Government's efforts to expand facilities required to treat COVID 19 contracted individuals, Sri Lanka Navy established an Intermediate Care Centre for COVID 19 with 162 beds, at the Boossa naval base in Galle on 04th May 2021.
...2021-05-05
Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with narcotics
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Rajagiriya area on 03rd May 2021, led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with about 311g and 250mg of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and about 47g and 600mg of hashish.
...2021-05-05
Navy prevents 11 Indian fishing vessels from entering Sri Lankan waters
By virtue of special patrols being conducted in the sea area close to the Palk Strait these days to prevent illegal immigrants from entering Sri Lankan waters, the Navy was able to prevent 11 Indian fishing vessels with 86 individuals, from their suspicious attempt to enter into Sri Lankan waters today (04th May 2021).
...2021-05-04
Navy sets up intermediate care centre for COVID 19 in Gampaha
Strengthening the Government's programme to develop the infrastructure required to treat COVID 19 contracted individuals, Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to establish an intermediate care centre for COVID 19 in Gampaha, on 02nd May 2021.
...2021-05-04
Navy recovers another haul of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 55 million in northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard managed to recover another haul of Kerala cannabis weighing over 183kg, during a special operation in the seas north of Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, today (03rd May 2021).
...2021-05-03
Press Release
Navy increases security in Sri Lankan waters to prevent illegal migration attempts
Sri Lanka Navy has deployed more naval units to patrol the northern and northwesters waters of the island around the clock, following the possibility of illegal migrants entering the shores of Sri Lanka via sea routes, which could surge the transmission of COVID pandemic in the country.
...2021-05-03
Navy clears blockage under Wakwella bridge, Galle
The Navy pressed into service once again to remove heaps of debris collected under the Wakwella bridge, across the Gin Ganga in the Wakwella area, on 01st May 2021.
...2021-05-02
Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage assums duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage assumed duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) at the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 30th April 2021.
...2021-05-01
