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Indian Defence Attache visits Naval Headquarters
The Defence Attaché of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao paid a visit into Naval Headquarters, today (07th July 2020)....
2020-07-07
Navy rescues Whale Shark at Ninthaur beach
SL Navy rescued a Whale Shark (RhincodonTypus) that was stranded to Ninthaurbeach area in Kalmunaiand supported it to swim deep waters, on 06th July 2020....
2020-07-07
Navy holds five persons engaged in illegal fishing
Five (05) persons who engaged in illegal fishing were apprehended by Navy during a patrol carried out in the seas south of Kakathivu island, on 05th July 2020....
2020-07-07
Three (03) more naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 888
Another 03 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from them after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 06th July 2020....
2020-07-07
Navy launches series of beach cleaning programmes in Northern Naval Command
In line with the beach cleaning drives of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Northern Naval Command launched a series of beach cleaning programmes on 04th and 05th July 2020, in order to preserve the pristineness of the beaches in the Jaffna Peninsula....
2020-07-06
Building for yoghurt project declared open at SLNS Mahanaga
The dedicated building constructed for the Seva Vanitha yoghurt project was declared open at SLNS Mahanaga on 04th July 2020....
2020-07-06
Navy starts disinfection of school and educational institution premises
Sri Lanka Navy conducted 02 disinfection programmes at the Mayurapada Central College in Narammala, Kurunegala and College of Technology in Maradana on 05th July 2020. ...
2020-07-06
Navy assists apprehension of 02 persons for possession of 02 locally made guns
The Navy nabbed 02 suspects for possession of 02 locally made guns, during a search conducted with the Police in the general area of Nochchimunai, Kilinochchi on 05th July 2020. ...
2020-07-06
Navy apprehends 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets
The Navy apprehended 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Pulmoddai on 05th July 2020. Along with the suspects about 200kg of illegally caught fish were also taken into naval custody....
2020-07-06
Another 02 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 885
Another 02 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from them after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 05th July 2020. ...
2020-07-06
Naval Deployment ‘Hambantota’ commissioned as SLNS ‘Kawanthissa’
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today (05th July 2020) presided over the occasion of the commissioning of the Naval Deployment ‘Hambantota’ in the Southern Naval Command as SLNS ‘Kawanthissa’ on an auspicious note....
2020-07-05
Navy finds assortment of explosive items in Chalai
The Navy managed to find an assortment of explosive items during a special search operation conducted in the Chalai area, Jaffna on 04th July 2020....
2020-07-05
Newly erected ‘Pahan Weta’ at Nagadeepa Raja Maha Viharaya declared open
Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera declared open the new ‘Pahan Weta’ (fence of oil lamps) built by Sri Lanka Navy at the Nagadeepa Raja Maha Viharaya, on 04th July 2020....
2020-07-05
Commander of the Navy declares open new swimming pool at SLNS Mahanaga
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva declared open the new swimming pool at SLNS Mahanaga in Southeastern Naval Command on 04th July 2020....
2020-07-05
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis
The Navy managed to nab a person with drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation carried out with the Excise Department in Uliyankulama area, Mannar on 04th July 2020....
2020-07-05
