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CONEX 20 draws to a close on successful note
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX 20) organized by the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end today (30th January 2020)....
2020-01-31
Navy apprehends two persons with a haul of unauthorized fishing nets
During a search operation carried out in coordination with Police, Navy apprehended two(02) persons with a haul of unauthorized fishing nets at Eravur area on 30th January 2020.
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Secretary Defence visits SLN Headquarters
The Secretary Defence, Major General (Rted) Kamal Gunarathna visited the Naval Headquarters, today (31st January 2020).
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Navy releases sea turtle hatchlings into ocean
The Navy has been instrumental in bringing about initiatives for the conservation of sea turtles which have been classified as threatened or endangered species. As part of these initiatives, the Navy has been conducting a wide range of of sea turtle conservation projects, under the directives of Commander of the Navy and Steering Committee Head of Marine and Eco Friendly Projects, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva. ...
2020-01-30
Royal Australian Navy delegation calls on Commander of the Navy
A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) delegation called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters on 29th January 2020.
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Navy assists seizure of Kerala cannabis at Kilinochchi
The Navy seized 1kg and 900g of Kerala cannabis, during a search conducted with the Police at Kilinochchi on 29th January 2020.
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Navy apprehends a group of persons for using unauthorized fishing nets
During a patrol carried out at Marsankudai in Keerimalai, Jaffna on 29th January 2020, the Navy apprehended 04 persons who used unauthorized nets for fishing.
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Navy apprehends 04 Indian nationals with over 04kg of gold
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 Indian nationals with a stock of gold being smuggled via sea, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Kudiramalai on 29th January 2020.
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Navy finds explosive cache in Erakkandi
The Navy found an explosive cache, during a search conducted in the beach area of Erakkandi on 29th January 2020.
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Navy finds 18 live hand grenades at Pudukuduirippu
The Navy unearthed 18 live hand grenades, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police at Pudukuduirippu on 29th January 2020.
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Sri Lanka Navy apprehended group of persons engaged in illegal fishing.
Navy apprehended five (05) persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during a patrol carried out in the seas off Mullikulam, on 28th January 2020.
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Rare “Olive Ridley” sea turtle entangled in fishing net released by the Navy
The Navy released “Olive Ridley” sea turtle, which was entangled in a fishing net, in the seas West of Kovilan light house, on 28th January 2020.
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Navy assists to apprehend three persons possessed Kerala Cannabis
The Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Division apprehended three persons with Kerala cannabis, during a raid carried out at Shanthipuram area in Mannar on 28th January 2020.
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Philippine Navy ships depart the island
Two Philippine Navy ships “Remon Alcaraz” and "Davao Delsur" which arrived Sri Lanka on a 3 day goodwill visit, departed the island today (29th January 2020).
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Pakistan Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahood successfully concludes Sri Lankan tour
Concluding his official tour to Sri Lanka, the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Zafar Mahood left the island in the morning today( 29th January 2020).
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