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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.
...2020-07-14
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
Navy assists to apprehend suspect with illegal drugs
A suspect with illegal drugs was apprehended during a joint operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Wanathavilluwa area on 12th July 2020. ...
2020-07-13
Navy assists apprehension of 02 persons for transporting Kerala Cannabis by luxurious van
The Navy, in coordination with the Police, apprehended 02 persons with drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis in Kochchikade area on 11th July 2020....
2020-07-13
Fifteen (15) persons held by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy held 15 persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off the Elisabeth Island in Trincomalee, on 11th July 2020. ...
2020-07-12
Two (02) inmates leave Kalpitiya Naval quarantine center
Two (02) inmates who were undergoing quarantine period in Naval quarantine center at Kalpitiya area, left the center after completion of their quarantine process, on 11th July 2020....
2020-07-12
Commander Nilantha Kurukulasooriya assumes command of SLNS Prathapa
Commander Nilantha Kurukulasooriya assumed command of SLNS Prathapa, one of the Fast Gun Boats (FGB) belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy, on 11th July 2020....
2020-07-12
Navy holds illegal migrants at Northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a dinghy with 02 persons who were on an illegal attempt to migrate via sea routes with other 02 persons during a special operation carried out in the seas north of Thondamannar in Jaffna, on 11th July 2020....
2020-07-12
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis at Uduthurei, Vettalakeni
The Navy seized over 52kg stock of drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in the sea area off Uduthurei in Vettalakeni on 11th July 2020....
2020-07-12
“The Anchorage” constructed with NSVU funds declared open
“The Anchorage” which was constructed with the funds provided by Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, for the welfare of Naval War Heroes who were disabled during the active service in the Navy, was declared opened on 11th July 2020....
2020-07-11
