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High Dependency Unit of Wathupitiwala Base Hospital declared open
The new High Dependency Unit (HDU) of Wathupitiwala Base Hospital, built with the contribution of the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open for the treatment of COVID-19 patients today (16th August 2021). The Navy took on the construction of this special unit, as part of its initiatives to strengthen the Government's programme of expanding infrastructure required for COVID-19 treatment....
2021-08-16
Navy to promote water sports in Jaffna
With a view to promoting water sports in Jaffna, Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Canoe Association of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Life Saving, conducted a workshop on Dragon Boat racing and life-saving at sea. The two-week-long workshop held at the waterfront of Karainagar channel intended to train 8 instructors representing schools of Jaffna and the fishery community. Meanwhile, the certificate awarding of the programme was conducted under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera and with the attendance of Secretary of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sport...
2021-08-15
Twenty six (26) Direct Entry officers pass out at Naval and Maritime Academy
The Passing out Parade of 26 Direct Entry officers of the Regular Naval Force (Technical) and Volunteer Naval Force from 1/2021 intake was held at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (14th August 2021). The colourful event was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Dias as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant NMA, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara. ...
2021-08-14
Navy apprehends 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis and Crystal Methamphetamine worth about Rs. 50 million in Velvettithurai
A special foot patrol conducted by the Navy in Velvettithurai area, Jaffna this morning (14th August 2021) led to the seizure of about 126kg of Kerala cannabis and over 02kg of the drug Crystal Methamphetamine known as ‘Ice’. Apart from these substances the Navy also managed to nab 03 suspects in connection to the incident and a cab used to transfer those items....
2021-08-14
Navy pledges continued support for COVID-19 vaccination
Sri Lanka Navy, pledging its continued support for the vaccination of general public with a view to curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, administered the Sinopharm vaccine to people at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road Colombo today (13th August 2021)....
2021-08-13
Navy pitches in with beach cleaning programme
Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) and Galle Municipal Council to conduct a beach cleaning programme at the Dadalla beach, Galle on 12th August 2021....
2021-08-13
Two Sea Water RO plants in Jaffna District vested with the public
The opening of 02 new Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by Sri Lanka Navy was held under the patronage of the Governor Northern Province, Honorable Mrs. PSM Charles and with the attendance of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 12th August 2021. As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives these 02 Sea Water RO units were installed on Kayts and Mandaitivu islands in the Divisional Secretariat of Velanai, Jaffna. ...
2021-08-13
Navy keeps on with COVID-19 vaccination drive
Working hand in hand with the national vaccination efforts being conducted by the Armed Forces, inoculating the general public to control the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka Navy medical personnel administered the public with Sinopharm vaccine at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road Colombo today (11th August 2021)....
2021-08-11
Alertness of naval personnel saves a drowning woman
Responding swiftly to the plight of a woman who was at the risk of drowning in seas off Uswetakeiyawa, 04 naval personnel managed to rescue her from a watery grave in the morning hours on 09th August 2021....
2021-08-10
Navy continues COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme carried out by the Armed Forces focusing on the general public to control the transmission of the pandemic, Sri Lanka Navy is continuing inoculation drives to administer Sinopharm vaccine at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road Colombo, Elapitiwela Chandrawansha Vidyalaya in Welisara and St Mary's Vidyalaya, Uswetakeiyawa today as well (10th August 2021)....
2021-08-10
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million with 02 suspects held up in Mannar
A special operation conducted in Illuppukadawai, Mannar in the wee hours today (10th August) led to the seizure of about 131kg and 725g of Kerala cannabis with 02 suspects and a truck used for the racket....
2021-08-10
Commander of the Navy visits Northwestern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, accompanied by the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne, embarked on a visit to the Northwestern Naval Command on 08th August 2021. ...
2021-08-09
Children of Eluwankulama Sinhala Vidyalaya delighted in school facilities improved by Navy
The opening of newly constructed classroom building, laboratory and renovated computer laboratory at Eluwankulama Sinhala Vidyalaya in Puttalam District, was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and with the attendance of the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit today (08th August 2021). Sri Lanka Navy made its contribution to the construction and renovation of the above facilities to create a better learning environment for the school children....
2021-08-08
Navy nabs person with explosives used for blast fishing
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a person with commercial explosives devised for blast fishing, during a special operation conducted in Muthur, Trincomalee on 07th August 2021....
2021-08-08
Navy supports COVID-19 vaccination drive
Sri Lanka Navy is conducting an inoculation drive to administer Sinopharm vaccine at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road Colombo commencing from today (08th August 2021). In addition, arrangements have also been made to conduct the same vaccination at Elapitiwela Chandrawansha Vidyalaya in Welisara and St Mary's Vidyalaya, Uswetakeiyawa by Navy medics, beginning from tomorrow (09th August). Supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme carried out by the Armed Forces focusing on the general public to control the transmission of the pandemic, the Navy joined hands with the vaccination effo...
2021-08-08
