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Bangladesh Naval ship “Shadhinota” arrives at the port of Colombo
Blangladesh Naval ship “Shadhinota” arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (03rd March 2020). She was warmly welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. ...
2020-03-03
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Merril Wickramasinghe
Sri Lanka Navy today (03rd March 2020) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Merril Wickramasinghe who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed in the past 35 years.
...2020-03-03
Rowing Championship of 11th Defence Services Meet successfully came to a close
The Rowing Championship of the 11th Defence Services Meet which was organized by the SL Navy for the sixth time, worked off for three days from 29th February to 2nd March 2020 at Diywanna water Sports Centre....
2020-03-02
Navy recovers about 281kg of Kerala Cannabis in Northern seas
The Navy recovered approximately 281kg of Kerala Cannabis during a patrol conducted in the seas off Nagarkovil, Jaffna, today (02nd March 2020 )....
2020-03-02
A haul of drugs worth approximately Rs. 6000 million seized during naval operation
Following the receipt of intelligence information to Police Narcotics Bureau the Navy deployed its Offshore Patrol Vessels and conducted a special operation in high seas. Accordingly Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels Samudura and Sayurala have been on a mission over a period of month as part of this mission. Accordingly, 02 Sri Lankan fishing vessels with over 75 kilograms of substance believed to be heroin and 66 kilograms of substance believe to be ICE were intercepted in Southern seas along with 04 suspects....
2020-03-02
Navy conducts blood donation
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s social responsibility project, a blood donation campaign was conducted at the Mannar hospital on 01st March 2020....
2020-03-02
Three suspects held with explosives in Kinniya
The Navy apprehended 03 suspects with an explosive cache, during a combined operation conducted with the Police in Kuraiyaadi on 01st March 2020. ...
2020-03-02
Person possessed drugs apprehended by Navy
SL Navy apprehended a person with Kerala Cannabis at Poduwakattu area in Trincomalee on 1st March 2020....
2020-03-02
Two persons with Kerala Cannabis apprehended by Navy’s assistance
The Navy in coordination with the Police apprehended two persons with 500g of Kerala cannabis, during a raid carried in Kabithigollewa area, today ( 2nd March 2020)....
2020-03-02
Navy's preparedness to conduct Kachchathivu feast 2020 on high note
The St. Anthony's sacred Church on Kachchativu Island located close to Indo-Lanka Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), has long been a pinnacle of respect of both Indian and Sri Lankan Catholic devotees. The annual feast of the church is scheduled to be held in this year too and Sri Lanka Navy is working in full swing to facilitate the event’s proceedings....
2020-03-02
Wide range of programmes kicked off in Southern Province under Green and Blue Project
Several Corporate Social Responsibility events operated under the Green and Blue Project - a conceptual notion suggested by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, were held in the Southern Province on 29th February 2020. The events were conducted under the directives of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Paul....
2020-03-02
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging in fishing using unauthorized fishing nets
The Navy, during a patrol in the sea area of Iranativu on 01st March 2020, apprehended 02 persons who were engaging in fishing using unauthorized fishing nets....
2020-03-02
Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Navy Cup Sailing Regatta – 2020 concludes on successful note
Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Navy Cup Sailing Regatta – 2020 organized by Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka which was held on the waterfront of Galle Face Green on 29th February and 1st March came to successful conclusion, today ( 01st March 2020)....
2020-03-01
Commander of the Navy attends Annual Sea Swimming Competition at Mount Lavenia as Chief Guest
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva graced as the chief guest of the prize awarding ceremony of the two mile sea swimming competition organized by Sri Lanka Water Sports Club for the 83rd year which was held at the seas off Mount Lavenia on 29th February and 01st March....
2020-03-01
SLN Dockyard proudly celebrates 35th anniversary
SLN dockyard celebrated its 35th Anniversary (The ship day) giving prominence to the rich naval traditions on 01st March 2020. The Ship day celebration commenced with the Commanding officers divisions in the morning. The Commanding officer of SLN Dockyard Captain Haritha Jayadewa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute before inspection of the divisions....
2020-03-01
