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Boossa quarantine centre releases another 26 inmates completed quarantine process
Twenty six (26) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Boossa Naval Base, left for their homes on 08th, 10th and 11th April 2020....
2020-04-11
Navy hands over stock of medical outfits to Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva handed over a stock (3,400) of medical outfits, worn by healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients, to Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe at the Ministry of Health today (11th April 2020).
...2020-04-11
Navy finds four 60mm mortar grenades in Wattakandai area
During a search conducted in Wattakandai area on 10th April 2020, the Navy managed to find four 60mm mortar grenades.
...2020-04-11
Navy seizes another vessel carrying heroin and crystal methamphetamine in high seas
During the first quarter of the year 2020, Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) of Sri Lanka Navy in high seas, producing successful results, were able to seize foreign vessels carrying large consignments of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice) and ketamine and apprehend a number of drug traffickers....
2020-04-11
Person with Kerala cannabis held during naval foot patrol
The Navy nabbed a person with Kerala cannabis, during a foot patrol conducted in Rakawa today (10th April 2020)...
2020-04-10
Person in possession of liquor stock without license nabbed in Negombo
The Navy nabbed a person in possession of a stock of liquor without license, during a search operation conducted with the Police in Wijaya Katupotha area, Chilaw today (10th April 2020).
...2020-04-10
Navy seizes 03 unauthorized fishing nets in Batticaloa lagoon area
During a patrol conducted in Kotuwamada area today (10th April 2020), the Navy managed to find 03 unauthorized nets being cast in Batticaloa lagoon.
...2020-04-10
Navy-improvised disinfection chamber set up at Colombo National Hospital
Another disinfection chamber built by the Navy’s Research and Development (R&D) Unit under Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project was handed over for the use of Outpatient Department (OPD) at the National Hospital, Colombo today (10th April 2020).
...2020-04-10
People confined to homes rejoiced in entertainment provided by Navy
Authorities have declared certain districts in the island as high risk areas for the spread of new coronavirus. Stepping in to provide some respite to the people confined at apartments under self-quarantine in Colombo district, the Navy on 05th April 2020 commenced several musical programmes in a bid to lift their spirits.
...2020-04-10
Navy continues to conduct its disinfection programmes at several locations
In its continuous efforts to control the spread of new coronavirus in the country, the Navy conducted several disinfection programmes at Colombo South Teaching Hospital – Kalubowila, Administration Building at the Jaya Container Terminal, Colombo Port and Ministry of National Water Supply and Drainage from 07th to 09th April 2020.
...2020-04-10
Person in possession of heroin held with assistance of Navy
The Navy together with Police apprehended a person in possession of heroin, near the Malwathuoya Bridge in Silawathura on 09th April 2020.
...2020-04-10
Navy assists apprehension of 02 persons with Kerala cannabis
The Navy apprehended 02 persons with Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted with the Army and Police in Tharapuram, Mannar on 09th April 2020.
...2020-04-10
Debris collected under Mapalagama Bridge removed before possible flood threat
The Navy on 08th April 2020 sprang into action to remove debris and logs collected under the Mapalagama Bridge in Galle, posing a flood threat with possible heavy downpour in time to come. ...
2020-04-09
Twenty eight (28) persons not complying with self-quarantine held in Suduwella, Ja-Ela
Twenty eight (28) persons who were not complying with self-quarantine procedures, even if they were asked to do so, were held during a naval intelligence operation in the village of Suduwella, Ja-Ela today (09th April 2020)....
2020-04-09
Group of treasure hunters apprehended by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 06 treasure hunters, during a search operation conducted in the Erambukudella area in Etalai, Puttalam on 08th April 2020.
...2020-04-09
