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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
Navy renders assistance to clean roads and sidewalks in Galle
The Navy rendered assistance in terms of providing manpower to clean the main road and sidewalks in Galle town area on 28th February 2020. This programme has been organized as part of the street cleaning week in line with ‘Pivithuru Dakunak Lassana Hetak’ – a project under ‘Rata Hadana Saubhagyaye Dakma’ of the President HE Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Green and Blue concept of Sri Lanka Navy....
2020-03-01
Navy conducts road cleaning campaign at Mannar
SL Navy conducted a cleaning campaign to clean the roadsides of the way runs from Mannar hospital junction to Eluvatoor junction, on 29th February 2020....
2020-03-01
Navy apprehends person with Methamphetamine (Ice)
The Navy and the Police conducted a joint raid in Puttalam area and apprehended a suspect with Methamphetamine (Ice) on 29th February 2020....
2020-03-01
Sailing comes to Colombo, first day of Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Navy Cup Sailing Regatta – 2020 concludes on successful note
The first day of the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Navy Cup Sailing Regatta – 2020 organized by Sri Lanka Navy in assistance with the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka came to a successful end on the waterfront of Galle Face Green today (29th February 2020)....
2020-02-29
