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Navy nabs 02 suspects for transporting over 1196kg of dried sea cucumber violating license condition
In a special operation carried out in the beach area of Mohoththuwaram, Kalpitiya on 15th October 2021, Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects with about 1196kg and 800g of dried sea cucumber being transported in violation of license condition. ...
2021-10-17
324 well-groomed recruits of 242nd intake pass out in Poonewa
After completion of their basic training, three hundred and twenty four (324) regular and volunteer recruits and women recruits of the 242nd intake of the Sri Lanka Navy, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa today (16th October 2021)....
2021-10-16
A squadron of Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet arrives at port of Colombo
A squadron of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet which included the Corvette ‘Gremyashchy’ and submarines ‘B – 603’ and ‘B – 274’ arrived at the Colombo harbour today (16th October 2021). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ships in precision with naval traditions as they arrived at the port of Colombo....
2021-10-16
Chief of the Army Staff of India pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Manoj Mukund Naravane who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (16th October 2021)....
2021-10-16
Updated Sri Lanka Navy Orders launched
Upon necessary amendments as per the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the existing Sri Lanka Navy Orders (SLNOs) to which the Navy has adhered so long, were accredited and re-launched by the Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters on 14th October 2021....
2021-10-15
Four storeyed multi-purpose building at Navy General Hospital declared open
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open the newly built four storeyed multi-purpose building at Navy General Hospital, Welisara today (14th October 2021)....
2021-10-14
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
