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Navy lends hand for beach cleaning campaigns
Taking an interest in beach cleaning efforts with a view to maintain an unspoiled coastal belt around the island, Sri Lanka Navy launched several beach clean-up drives in northern and southern parts of the island during the past week.
...2020-08-10
New Volleyball court at SLNS Thammanna declared open
The new Volleyball court constructed at SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command was declared open by Commander North Central Naval Area on a colourful note on 08th August 2020.
...2020-08-10
Navy assists apprehension of 04 persons with narcotics
As an extension of its regular anti-drug operations being carried out in view of creating a drug-free society, the Navy rendered assistance for apprehension of 04 suspects with narcotic substances in Ambalantota, Palaitivu Island and Periyakarsal areas in the past few days.
...2020-08-08
Navy-built RO plant vested in the general public
Being one of the forerunners in the national effort in eradication of the chronic kidney disease from the country, Sri Lanka Navy established its 758th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Panama today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
4th Fast Attack Flotilla welcomes new Commanding Officer
Captain Harsha De Silva today (07th August 2020) took over duties as the new Commanding Officer of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, which is renowned as the ‘teeth arm’ of Sri Lanka Navy.
...2020-08-07
Commander of the Navy visits Navy General Hospital
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne made an inspection visit to the Navy General Hospital in Welisara on 06th August 2020. This turned out to be his very first visit to the Navy General Hospital, upon assumption of duties as Commander of the Navy.
...2020-08-07
Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage retires from naval service
Upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over three decades, Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage retired from the naval service today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
Fifteen (15) more quarantined individuals proceed homewards
Another 15 individuals who successfully completed their quarantine period at the Boossa and Kalpitiya Naval Quarantine Centres proceeded homewards today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
Command of SLNS ‘Sayura’ changes hands
Captain Buddhika Rupasinghe took over command as the new Commanding Officer of the Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sayura today (06th August 2020).
...2020-08-06
Ex P 419 developed into floating damage control simulator
Having developed into a floating damage control platform, the ex P 419 craft, which had already been cast aside from operational service, was handed over for the training purposes of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla on 05th August 2020. The simple ceremony held in a bid to mark this occasion was presided over by Commander Eastern Naval Area.
...2020-08-06
Navy plays a classic role helping stranded fishers at sea
Responding to request for assistance by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (MRCC) Colombo, Sri Lanka Navy initiated swift action to reach out to several multi day fishing trawlers and their crew members in distress at sea, in the past couple of days.
...2020-08-06
Navy helps avert flood threat in low-lying areas around Gin Ganga
Following the incessant downpour received over the past couple of days, the Wakwella and Dodamgoda bridges in Galle collected tree remains and debris underside, posing a flood threat in the area. Responding promptly to this adversity, the Navy last week was pressed into action to ease the possible flood situation, by removing waste collected under those bridges. ...
2020-08-06
New Commanding Officers take command of trio of SLN ships
Three new Commanding Officers namely, Commander Chamila Rajapaksha, Commander Shantha Ambanwala and Lieutenant Commander Induwara Dharmarathne took command of SLNS Abeetha II, SLNS Ranawickrama and SLNS Ranawijaya respectively on 04th August 2020.
...2020-08-05
Navy continues its crackdowns on wide-ranging illegal acts
As part of its anti-drug operations being carried out with a view to help eradicate the drug menace from the country, the Navy managed to apprehend 02 suspects along with narcotic substances and several contraband, from 30th July to 03rd August 2020.
...2020-08-05
Nine (09) more individuals proceed home from Naval Quarantine Centres
Nine (09) more individuals who successfully completed their quarantine period at the Boossa and Kalpitiya Naval Quarantine Centres proceeded home on 02nd, 03rd and 04th August 2020.
...2020-08-04
