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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2021-05-01

Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera assumes duties as Commander Northern Naval Area

Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera assumed duties as the Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (30th April 2021).

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2021-04-30

Official website of Galle Dialogue 2021 launched

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne launched the official website of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference 2021, at the Navy Headquarters today (30th April 2021).

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2021-04-30

Navy takes hold of a consignment of smuggled dried turmeric and cardamom

Sri Lanka Navy on 27th and 28th April 2021 apprehended 02 Indian dhows, loaded with about 2790kg of dried turmeric, about 803 kg of cardamom and several other consumer goods, in northwestern waters of the island, across the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Apart from the above consignments, 12 Indian nationals aboard 02 dhows were also held by the Navy.

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2021-04-29

Navy recovers a haul of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 72 million in northern seas

A special operation conducted by the Navy in the seas off Sillalai, Jaffna on 28th April 2021, made way to get hold of over 240kg of Kerala cannabis. ...

2021-04-29

Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage takes over command of Southern Naval Area

Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage assumed office as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (27th April 2021)....

2021-04-27

Navy fixes a defunct ferry connecting Punguduthivu and Nainativu

The ferry used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) to transport goods and passengers from Kurikattuwan Jetty of Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island in Jaffna was in a state of poor shape for several months and was recently fixed with the contribution of Sri Lanka Navy.

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2021-04-27

Multi-functional hall built for welfare of naval personnel

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne laid the foundation stone for a multi-functional hall at the Welisara Naval Complex today (25th April 2021). The brand-new reception hall that will feature all new amenities has been proposed to be erected to offer a wide array of welfare provisions to all naval personnel. ...

2021-04-25