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Navy conducts sterilization programmes at several places in Galle
As a measure of controlling the spreading of new coronavirus in the country, Sri Lanka Navy conducted sterilization programmes at several public places frequently surrounded by people in Galle area on 18th, 19th and 20th March 2020.
...2020-03-21
Navy disinfects a number of places in Mundalama
Yet another sterilization programme conducted by Sri Lanka Navy to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus in the country was held at Mundalama Police station, court premises, district hospital and prison of Puttalam on 19th and 20th March 2020....
2020-03-21
Two persons held for keeping Kerala cannabis in possession
The Navy apprehended 02 persons with Kerala cannabis in their possession, during a routine patrol in the sea area north of Talaimannar Lighthouse today (20th March 2020)....
2020-03-20
Navy sterilizes Fort Railway Station and main entrances of Colombo harbour for the second time
As part of Sri Lanka Navy’s sterilization programmes in action to keep the coronavirus at bay, similar disinfection programmes were conducted at the Fort Railway Station and main entrances of Colombo harbour today (20th March 2020)....
2020-03-20
Commander Manusanka Hewawasam assumes duties as new Commanding Officer of SLNS Jayasagara
Commander Manusanka Hewawasam today (20th March 2020) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Jayasagara....
2020-03-20
Captain Rajapriya Serasinghe takes over command of SLNS ‘Sindurala’
Captain Rajapriya Serasinghe assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS ‘Sindurala’ today (20th March 2020)....
2020-03-20
VBSS Course on Transfer Immigrants Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (TIPSOM) concludes in Trincomalee
A Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course conducted in the field of Transfer Immigrants Persons & Smuggling of Migrants (TIPSOM) for personnel of Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard, affiliated to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Programme, was officially terminated today (20th March 2020) at the Special Boat Squadron Training School, Trincomalee....
2020-03-20
Navy apprehends 20 persons for not adhering to government initiatives to combat coronavirus
In accordance with the government’s initiatives to arrest the spread of the coronavirus in the country, police curfew had been imposed in Puttalam and Kochchikade, Negombo Police Divisions from 2.30 p.m. on 19th March 2020....
2020-03-20
Navy engaged in a programme of disinfecting Inter Provincial Main Passenger Bus Terminal - Colombo
In a bid to arrest the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID – 19) in the island, Sri Lanka Navy engaged in a programme of disinfecting the Inter Provincial Main Passenger Bus Terminal at Bastian Mawatha, Colombo today (20th March 2020).
...2020-03-20
Navy assists seizure of explosives used for illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended a suspect along with a stock of explosives used for illegal fishing, during a coordinated search carried out with Police STF in Uppural, Seruwila on 19th March 2020.
...2020-03-20
Navy sterilizes Fort Railway Station and Colombo Dockyard premises
Sri Lanka Navy took initiative to sterilize of the Fort Railway Station and Colombo Dockyard premises, under the Navy's sterilization programme conducted to stop the spreading of new Corona virus, on 19th March 2020....
2020-03-19
JSW Apparels (Pvt) Ltd. donates one million rupees to Navy to continue its fight against COVID-19
In support of the government’s efforts to control the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID – 19), Sri Lanka Navy, under the able guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, has been conducting various programmes making use of its manpower, expertise and resources. ...
2020-03-19
Three persons engaged in fishing without passes apprehended by Navy
Navy nabbed three (03) persons for engaging in illegal fishing in the seas South of Mannar on 18th March 2020. ...
2020-03-19
Person with heroin nabbed by Navy
During a joint operation conducted in Pesalai area by Sri Lanka Navy and Mannar Police Narcotic Bureau, a person with heroin was apprehended on 18th March 2020....
2020-03-19
Navy recovers haul of unauthorized nets
During a search operation carried out today on 18th March 2020, Navy personnel have been able to hold a haul of unauthorized nets, in the Batticoloa lagoon area....
2020-03-19
