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Navy launches mangrove plantation campaign in Panama
The Navy, being a prominent player in conducting marine and terrestrial conservation programmes, carried out another event at Panama today (08th February 2020) to promote productive ecosystems through plantation of mangrove saplings.
...2020-02-08
Twelve (12) persons held for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
The Navy apprehended 12 persons who were illegally harvesting sea cucumber in seas off Waleikadu, Mannar on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Four (04) persons apprehended for engaging in light course fishing
The Navy apprehended 04 persons for engaging in light course fishing in the sea area of Hikkaduwa, during a search operation conducted with the Fisheries Inspecting Officials of Galle on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Array of programmes organized to promote camaraderie between navies of India and Sri Lanka
An array of programmes organized to promote camaraderie between the crew of Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Jamuna’ and Sri Lanka Navy, took place on 07th February 2020. The INS ‘Jamuna’ arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake a hydrographic survey.
...2020-02-08
Navy seizes over 700kg of beedi leaves in Sinnapadu sea area
The Navy recovered over 700kg of wet beedi leaves floating in waters, during a patrol conducted in Sinnapadu sea area on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Suspect apprehended with locally made gun
The Navy apprehended a suspect with a locally made gun, during a search conducted with the Mannar Division Vice Squad in Mannar on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-08
Richmond College, Galle receives mechanical equipment from Navy
The Navy, on 06th February 2020, handed over a set of cast-off engines and technical equipment to the Richmond College, Galle.
...2020-02-08
Navy apprehends person with cache of explosive used for illegal fishing
During a joint search operation conducted by the Navy and the Police in Ottamawadi area on 06th February 2020, a person with a cache of explosive used for illegal fishing, was apprehended. ...
2020-02-07
Ninety two (92) kg of beedi leaves and 20 capsules of prescription drug seized by Navy
The Navy seized over 92kg of beedi leaves, during two separate patrols conducted about 120 nautical miles off the Galle Lighthouse on 05th February 2020. ...
2020-02-07
Navy apprehends person for fishing without valid license
The Navy, on 06th February 2020, apprehended a person for fishing without a valid license in the sea area off Mahamodara.
...2020-02-07
The Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force calls on Commander of the Navy
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujhid Anwar Khan, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (07th February 2020).
...2020-02-07
396 Navy absentees reported to Naval bases hither to during General Amnesty period
In compliance with the 72nd Independence Day a week-long general amnesty has been declared for tri-forces absentees. Accordingly, the naval personnel who were absent from naval service without following proper procedures to receive a discharge or to rejoin and continue their national service to the country.
...2020-02-07
Navy assists apprehension of 02 suspects with heroin
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with heroin, during a coordinated raid conducted with the Police at Menik Farm in Settikulam on 06th February 2020.
...2020-02-07
Navy assists to apprehend person with 56g of Kerala Cannabis
A person with about 56g of Kerala Cannabis were apprehended during a search carried out by the Navy in coordination with SL Police, in Kuchchaweli area on 07th February 2020.
...2020-02-07
Navy launches tree planting programme paralleled to Independence Day Celebrations
In parallel with the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, the Navy conducted a tree planting and programme on 4th February 2020....
2020-02-06
