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Navy recoveries rise to 899 as another naval person discharged following full recovery from COVID – 19
Another naval person (01) who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospital was discharged after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 14th July 2020. ...
2020-07-15
New Commander of the Navy calls on His Excellency the President
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat today (15th July 2020)....
2020-07-15
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed as the 24th Commander of the Navy
Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, on being promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral, was appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy by His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, today (15th July 2020)....
2020-07-15
Navy bids farewell to Admiral Piyal De Silva
Admiral Piyal De Silva who was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 01st January 2019 bade farewell his illustrious naval career today (15th July 2020)....
2020-07-15
Commander of the Navy calls on HE the President
Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva called on His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the President's House today (14th July 2020).
...2020-07-14
Navy apprehends two persons with cache of explosive used for illegal fishing
The Navy joint with the Police recovered a cache of explosive used for illegal fishing, during a search operation conducted at Narapadu and at Pudukuduirippu in Thalaimannar on 13th July 2020.
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752th Ro Plant established by Navy declared open for community use
The 752th Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant established by the Navy at Kekuluwela village in Dimbulagala, was declared open for the use of people on 13th July 2020.
...2020-07-14
41st edition of ‘Sayurusara’ presented to Commander of the Navy
The 41st edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine was presented to Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva by its editorial board at the Navy Headquarters today (14th July 2020)....
2020-07-14
Navy recoveries rise to 898 as three (03) more naval personnel discharged following full recovery from COVID – 19
Another 03 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospital were discharged after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 13th July 2020....
2020-07-14
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva promoted to the rank of Admiral
His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva to the rank of Admiral with effect from 14th July 2020.
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Commander of the Navy calls on Prime Minister
Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees, today (13th July 2020).
...2020-07-13
Another RO plant declared open for community use
The 750th Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant established at Siyambalawa village in Nikaweratiya under the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, was declared open using the internet technology, today ( 13th July 2020).
...2020-07-13
Navy holds a person engaged in illegal fishing
A person who engaged in illegal fishing was apprehended by Navy during a patrol carried out at Kalapukattuwa lagoon area in Arugambay on 12th July 2020.
...2020-07-13
American Defence Attache (DA) visits Naval Headquarters
The Defence Attaché of the American embassy in Sri Lanka and Maldives, Lieutenant Commander Brian S.Page paid a visit to the Naval Headquarters, today (13th July 2020) and he was welcomed in compliance with naval traditions.
...2020-07-13
Series of beach cleaning programme conducted by Northern Naval Command
Another series of beach cleaning drives conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in view of conservation of coastal line, was launched in the Northern Naval Command on 11th and 12th July 2020....
2020-07-13
