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422 recruits of 237th intake pass out in Poonewa
On completion of their basic training, four hundred and twenty two (422) recruits of the 237th intake, passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa on 16th December 2019. Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
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Navy contributes to preserve the fish and marine resources averting use of banned nets
SL Navy recovered a haul of unauthorized fishing nets during a patrol carried out in the sea area around the Batticaloa lagoon, on 16th December 2019.
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2019-12-17
13th Graduation Ceremony of Defence Services Command and Staff College held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College - Course No 13 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 13th December 2019....
2019-12-17
110kg of fish caught using explosive recovered by Navy
The Navy recovered 110kg of illegally caught fish, using dynamite, in Lankapatuna area, Trincomalee on 15th December 2019....
2019-12-16
Navy assists to apprehend a person possessed drugs
SL Navy in coordination with Sri Lanka Police apprehended a person with 10g of local cannabis, during a raid conducted in Modara area, on 15th December 2019....
2019-12-16
Three persons apprehended during Navy-Police anti-drug operation
Three (03) persons have been apprehended during a Navy-Police anti-drug operation conducted on 15th December 2019....
2019-12-15
"Green and Blue Drive"-Navy's effort in conserving the beach eco system
Another worthy effort of safeguarding beaches around the island was conducted at Western and Southern beach areas on 14th December 2019, under the "Green and Blue Drive"(Neela Haritha Sangramaya), the innovative concept of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
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2019-12-15
Navy assists apprehension of 02 persons with 310g of Kerala Cannabis
The Navy, during a raid conducted with the assistance of the Police, apprehended 02 persons with 310g of Kerala Cannabis in the beach area of Chaddi, Jaffna on 14th December 2019. ...
2019-12-15
Navy rescues a woman drowning in the harbour mouth sea of Galle Harbour
SL Navy rescued a woman who was drowning in the harbour mouth sea of Galle harbour, on 14 December 2019....
2019-12-15
Progressive move of naval armament technology
The Navy has been able to convert the manually operated 40mm/L60 weapon onboard SLNS Samudura to electrical operation, with the help improved technology in naval armament....
2019-12-13
Naval Special Warfare Maritime Security Course successfully terminated
“Naval Special Warfare Maritime Security Course 2019” which was conducted as a Subject Matter Expert Exchange programme by United States Navy, 4th Fast Attack Flotilla and Special Boat Squadron of Sri Lanka Navy was successfully concluded on 13th December 2019 with a certificate awarding ceremony.
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2019-12-13
Navy assists to apprehend a person with heroin
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Sri Lanka Police held a person with 450mg of heroin at Thoddavely area in Mannar, on 12th December 2019.
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2019-12-13
Defence Secretary visits Northern Naval Command
The Secretary to Ministry of Defence Major General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) made an official visit to the Northern Naval Command on 12th December 2019. He was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, and Commanders of the Army and Air Force....
2019-12-13
Junior Sailors’ Mess in Northern Naval Command declared open by Commander of the Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made an official visit to the Northern Naval Command on 12th December 2019. During this visit, the Navy Commander declared open the first phase of the three-storeyed building at the Command Headquarters. ...
2019-12-13
Navy kept on standby to respond disastrous situations
As a result of the inclement weather across the island, a bridge across the road to “New Light Road” village which runs from Madavachchiya to Horowpothana, had been damaged and Sri Lanka Navy initiated to repair it on 12th December 2019....
2019-12-13
