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Russian Navy ship ‘Admiral Vinogradov’ leaves port of Colombo

Russian Navy ship ‘Admiral Vinogradov’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 07th March, left the port of Colombo today (10th March 2020).

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2020-03-10

VBSS Course conducted for personnel of Indian Ocean Region countries commences in Trincomalee

The Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course conducted for personnel of Indian Ocean Region countries affiliated to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Programme commenced at the Special Boat Squadron Training School in Trincomalee on 09th March 2020.

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2020-03-10

Navy assists apprehension of person with Kerala cannabis

The Navy apprehended a person in possession of 500g of Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police at Kahatagollewa in Kebithigollewa on 09th March 2020.

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2020-03-10

Person at risk of drowning off Calido beach rescued by Navy

The Navy managed to rescue a persons who was at risk of drowning at sea off Calido beach on 09th March 2020.

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2020-03-10

Navy holds two persons with local cannabis

The Navy coordinated with the Police seized 01kg and 700g of Local cannabis, during a search conducted at Thanamalwila area on 09th March 2020....

2020-03-09

Navy turtle conservation project releases another Seventy eight (78) sea turtle hatchlings to the ocean

The turtle conservation unit at Panama managed under the Navy turtle conservation project released another seventy eight (78) sea turtle hatchlings which were emerged under their supervision, today (09th March 2020).

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2020-03-09

Person apprehended with a stock of chemical containing glyphosate

A suspect with a stock of chemical containing glyphosate was apprehended during a raid conducted by the Navy in coordination with Police at Kotahena town, on 8th March 2020.

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2020-03-09

Friendly cricket encounter between SL Navy and Royal Australian Navy

A friendly cricket match was played today (9th March 2020) by SL Navy with the crew members of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS “Parramatta” which is on a 04 day official visit in Sri Lanka.

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2020-03-09

Whole night Pirith chanting at Murunkan ancient temple

In view of evoking blessings for Sri Lanka and all universe as well, a whole night Pirith chanting was conducted at the Murunkan ancient temple under the patronage of Maha Sanga, on 7th March 2020.

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2020-03-09

Navy apprehends a group of persons for loading sand without permit

Navy apprehended a group of persons for illegal loading of sand, on 07th March 2020....

2020-03-08

Several programmes conducted in Southern Naval Command under 'Green and Blue Drive'

The Navy launched several beach clean-up programmes under the 'Green and Blue Drive' at Galle, Dikwella and Hambantota areas in the Southern Naval Command, on 07th March 2020....

2020-03-08

Seventy (70) sea turtle hatchlings released to the ocean by Navy turtle conservation project

Seventy (70) sea turtle hatchlings emerged at the turtle conservation site at Panama managed under the Navy turtle conservation project, were released to the ocean, today (08th March 2020).

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2020-03-08

Suspicious craft apprehended by Navy

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspicious craft during a special operation carried out in the seas off Galle on 06th March 2020.

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2020-03-08

Navy Inter-command Volleyball Championship-2020

The Sri Lanka Navy Inter-command Volleyball Championship-2020 worked off at SLNS Thambapanni in Northwestern Naval Command from 01st to 07th March. Large number of Volleyball players from all naval commands represented this year’s championship and men’s championship was won by the Training Command while the Afloat Command secured the runners-up title. Meanwhile, the women’s team of the North Central Command and the women’s team of the Northwestern Naval Command clinched the championship and runners-up positions of women's events respectively.

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2020-03-08

Newly constructed building for Seva Vanitha Yoghurt Project declared open at SLNS Uththra

The newly constructed building for Seva Vanitha Yoghurt Project at SLNS Uththara was declared open by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Arundathie Udithamala Jayanetti, on 07th Mar 2020. Under this project, it is expected to produce a wide range of yogurt products at relatively low prices for the consumption of naval personnel.

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2020-03-08