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Turkish Ambassador R. Demet Sekercioglu visits Naval Headquarters

The Ambassador for Republic of Turkey in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency R. Demet Sekercioglu paid a visit to Naval Headquarters, today (26 February 2020). ...

2020-02-26

Person apprehended with illegal stock of cigarettes

The Navy in coordination with the Special Operation Bureau of Excise Department and Officials from National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol apprehended a person with a stock of illegal cigarettes in Rathmalana area on 25th February 2020....

2020-02-26

Person apprehended with a stock of chemical containing glyphosate

A suspect with a stock of chemical containing glyphosate was apprehended during a search conducted by the Navy in coordination with Police near the Omanthe Army check point, on 25th February 2020. ...

2020-02-26

Navy recovers 31 banned nets at Nachchikuda beach, Mannar

Thirty one (31) unauthorized fishing nets which were in a dinghy, were taken into Naval custody during a search operation carried out by Navy along the beach area from Nachchikuda to Kumulamunai, on 25th February 2020. ...

2020-02-26

Navy Provost contribute in controlling Colombo traffic jam

The Provost sailors of Sri Lanka Navy have been deployed to control the traffic jam within municipal limits of the Colombo city....

2020-02-26

Zambian Republic’s Army Commander visited Naval Boat Building Yard in Welisara

The Zambian Republic’s Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe visited the Naval Boat Building Yard (NBBY) in Welisara today (25th February 2020)....

2020-02-25

Navy apprehends 04 persons with stock of sea cucumber in Vankalai

The Navy today (25th February 2020) apprehended 04 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, at the beach area of Vankalai....

2020-02-25

Navy apprehends two persons possessed conch shells without permits

The Navy apprehended two persons with conch shells, during two search operations conducted at Tharapuram area in Mannar and at Urumalai area in Thalaimannar, on 24th and 25th February 2020....

2020-02-25

Foundation stone laid for RO plant in Panama

Under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, a foundation stone for a Reverse Osmosis plant to be established at Sri Bodhirukkarama Temple in Panama has been laid by Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Senarath Wijesooriya on 24th February 2020. ...

2020-02-25

Navy excels at Commander’s Cup annual golf tournament-2020

Sri Lanka Navy golf players excelled in their talents at the Commander’s Cup annual golf tournament-2020 hosted by Sri Lanka Air Force, held at the Eagles Golf Link in China Bay, Trincomalee on 22nd February 2020....

2020-02-25

Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a visit to the Northern Naval Command from 22nd to 24th February 2020....

2020-02-25

Captain Rohan Joseph assumes command as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara

Captain Rohan Joseph assumed duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Sagara, one of the Offshore Patrol Vessels belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy on 24th February 2020....

2020-02-24

Zambian Army Commander visits the Naval Headquarters

The Commander of the Zambian Army Lieutenant General WM Sikazwe and the delegation, who are on an official visit to Sri Lanka, visited the Naval Headquarters in Colombo, today (24th February 2020)....

2020-02-24

Zambian Army Commander Lieutenant General WM Sikazwe visits the Eastern Naval Command

The Commander of the Zambian Army Lieutenant General WM Sikazwe with a delegation of Zambian Army who are on an official visit to Sri Lanka, visited the Eastern Naval Command, today (23rd February 2020)....

2020-02-23

Navy apprehends gang of persons engaged in loading sand without permit

A gang of nine (09) persons who engaged in illegal loading of sand were apprehended by the Navy on 22nd February 2020....

2020-02-23