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Three persons with Kerala Cannabis apprehended by Navy’s assistance

The Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Division-East apprehended two persons who were transferring Kerala cannabis and one drug dealer in the area, during a raid carried out at Munachchenai area in Kinniya on 22nd January 2020....

2020-01-23

Navy assists to apprehend a suspect with Kerala Cannabis

A drug dealer with about 460g of Kerala Cannabis was apprehended during a raid carried out by the Navy in coordination with SL Police, at Manalthottam area in Kalpitiya, on 22nd January 2020....

2020-01-23

Navy sportsmen excelled at the 13th South Asian Games felicitated

A ceremony to felicitate the Navy sportsmen and women who brought fame to Sri Lanka, representing the country in the 13th South Asian Games,...

2020-01-23

INS “Airavat” departs the island on completion of successful tour

Indian Naval Ship “Airavat” which arrived Sri Lanka on 20th January 2020, departed from the port of Colombo today (22nd January 2020) on completion of a successful tour. Sri Lanka Navy made customary farewell to the departing ship, in compliance with naval traditions.

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2020-01-22

A person apprehended with heroin by Navy-Police joint operation

A person with heroin was apprehended by Sri Lanka Navy during a joint operation conducted in coordination with District Anti Corruption Unit, at Erukkulampiddi area in Mannar, on 21st January 2020.

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2020-01-22

Navy shares its experience in coral farming and conservation with university students

A group of undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna, with a view to launching a coral farming and conservation project, engaged in a training programme with the Sri Lanka Navy on 18th January 2020.

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2020-01-22

Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with stock of Kerala cannabis being transported in a bus

The Navy, with the assistance of the Anti-Narcotics Bureau, managed to apprehend 03 suspects who were transporting about 176kg of Kerala cannabis in a bus in Palaviya area, Puttalam on 22nd January 2020.

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2020-01-22

Navy, Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conduct Search and Rescue training exercise off Negombo

The Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) training exercise to locate survivors of emergency evacuation, in the event of a disaster aboard a ship. Accordingly, this simulated exercise was successfully carried out off Negombo on 21st January 2020.

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2020-01-22

Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging fishing in a restricted area near Trincomalee harbour

The Navy, on 21st January 2020, apprrehend 02 persons for engaging fishing in a restricted sea area Trincomalee harbour....

2020-01-22

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief training for crew of INS Airavat

A Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) training programme for the crew members of INS Airavat, that arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit, was held at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron’s HQ in Gangewadiya on 21st January 2020....

2020-01-22

Navy recovers 02 unauthorized fishing nets at Eravur lagoon

The Navy during a search operation recovered 02 unauthorized fishing nets cast in the lagoon area of Eravur on 20th January 2020.

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2020-01-21

Navy assists apprehension of person with Kerala cannabis

The Navy apprehended a person with Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated raid carried out with the Police at Navatkuli in Jaffna on 20th January 2020.

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2020-01-21

Navy renders assistance to douse fire at sawmill in Ragama

The Navy, today 21st January 2020, rendered assistance to douse fire erupted at a sawmill located by the side of Heenkenda road in Ragama....

2020-01-21

INS Airavat arrives at the port of Colombo

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the port of Colombo today (20th January 2020) and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....

2020-01-20

Two detonators and two gelignite sticks recovered by naval operation

Two detonators and two gelignite sticks were recovered by a raid conducted by SL Navy in coordination with Anti Corruption Unit-Mannar, at South Bar area in Mannar today (20th January 2020).

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2020-01-20