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SLINEX - 20 conducted off the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka this time
The annual Sri Lanka Navy - Indian Navy bilateral naval exercise popularly known as ‘SLINEX’, held from 19th to 21st October 2020, came to a successful completion off the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka today (21st October). ...
2020-10-21
Navy assists seizure of hidden explosive items and locally made gun
The Navy and Police have seized several hidden explosive items and a locally made gun, during two separate operations conducted at Athawetunuwewa, Padaviya and Nanattan, Mannar on 18th and 19th October 2020....
2020-10-20
Over 200kg of Kerala cannabis seized with Navy’s assistance
Sri Lanka Navy and Police managed to seize over 200kg stock of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in Oluthuduwai, Mannar today (18th October 2020)....
2020-10-18
Australia demonstrates commitment to support Navy with provision of 04 PCR machines
The Department of Defence and Department of Home Affairs of Australia provided 04 PCR ...
2020-10-17
Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course terminates in Trincomalee
A Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course conducted for the Sri Lankan Law Enforcement Officers with the association of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Programme terminated at the Special Boat Squadron Headquarters on 09th October 2020. ...
2020-10-16
Navy apprehends 28 persons engaged in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 28 persons along with their fishing gear for engaging in illegal fishing, during search operations conducted in the North Central, Eastern, Northern and Western Naval Commands in the past two weeks spanning from 30th September to 14th October 2020....
2020-10-15
Navy assists apprehension of 06 suspects with illegal drugs
The Navy in coordination with Police nabbed 06 suspects in possession of heroin and local cannabis, during special operations conducted in Northern, North Central and Southern Naval Commands from 10thth October 2020.
...2020-10-14
SLNS ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ wave farewell to their distinguished service
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on 12th October 2020 presided over the ceremonial decommissioning that had been organized with great pomp and circumstance to bid adieu to Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ at the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee. The duo of ships of the 3rd Fast Gun Boat Squadron has rendered a priceless service to the Sri Lanka Navy for over four decades with a noble resolve to ensure the security of the Sri Lankan waters.
...2020-10-13
New wardroom at SLN Marine Headquarters declared open
The newly constructed wardroom at the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Marine Headquarters at Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Vidura in Sampoor - Trincomalee South, was declared open by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, today (12th October 2020).
...2020-10-12
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis in northern seas
The Navy in coordination with Sri Lanka Coast Guard seized over 111kg stock of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in the sea area off Madagalthurei, Jaffna on 11th October 2020.
...2020-10-11
Two (02) locally made guns and suspect held with Navy’s assistance
The Navy, Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Police STF managed to seize 02 locally made guns and apprehend a suspect (01), during search operations conducted in Naruvilikkulam, Mannar and Kirinda on 08th and 09th October 2020.
...2020-10-11
Navy assists apprehension of 04 suspects with over 33kg of Kerala cannabis
The Navy and Police managed to apprehend 02 suspects with over 33kg of Kerala cannabis, during a special coordinated operation conducted at Naruvilikkulam in Mannar on 09th October 2020.
...2020-10-10
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Lalith Dissanayake
After completion of nearly 34 years of distinguished career, Rear Admiral Lalith Dissanayake retired from naval service, effective from today (08th October 2020).
...2020-10-08
Navy clears blockage under Wakwella Bridge in Galle
The Navy often contributes for the removal of obstructions at old narrow bridge of Wakwella over Gin Ganga, caused by the heavy downpour. Accordingly, naval personnel were yet again pressed into action to remove debris collected under the Wakwella Bridge on 05th October.
...2020-10-08
Navy conducts series of beach cleaning programmes along Northern and Southern coastal belt
Another series of beach cleaning drives conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in view of creating a trash-free coastline, was launched in the Northern and Southern beach areas, on 03rd and 04th October 2020.
...2020-10-08
