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Navy renders assistance to repair defunct sluice gates of Weheragala reservoir
The Navy rendered assistance to repair the defunct sluice gates of Weheragala reservoir in Thanamalwila and helped to bring them back to the operational condition.
...2019-11-24
Navy releases 32 sea turtles trapped in shrimp farms
The Navy, during a patrol in the sea area between Thalpadu and Southbar in Mannar, managed to release 32 sea turtles trapped in shrimp farms on 24th November 2019.
...2019-11-24
Naval personnel visit Home for children with special needs
In view of celebrating the 37th anniversary of SLNS Parakrama, which falls on forthcoming 9th December, a number of religious and social welfare activities have been organized by the crew of the ship under the directives of the Commanding Officer Captain Mahesh De Silva.
...2019-11-23
Navy contributes in a tree planting programme
"One million trees for unity" programme mooted by Alliance Finance Ltd. launched a tree planting programme in Jaffna on 22nd November 2019. Sri Lanka Navy assisted in this effort.
...2019-11-23
Joint Christian Commemoration and Thanksgiving Service invokes blessings on 69th anniversary of Navy
Sri Lanka Navy, which boasts of a proud history will be celebrating her 69th anniversary on 9th December and the Joint Christian Commemoration and Thanksgiving Service in view of the anniversary was held at the St. Lucia’s Cathedral in Colombo on 22nd November 2019.
...2019-11-23
Interest free loan granted for 100 senior sailors
One hundred (100) senior sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy were granted interest free loan facility of five hundred thousand rupees (Rs.500,000/=) each, by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters, on 22nd November 2019.
...2019-11-23
Commander of the Navy calls on the Secretary Defence
The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva called on the Secretary Defence Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry of Defence on 21st November 2019.
...2019-11-22
Navy assists ‘Padha Yathra’ from Nagadeepa to Katharagama conducted by disabled servicemen
Two disabled personnel representing Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Army commenced their efforts of conducting ‘PadhaYathra’ from Nagadeepa to Katharagama, at the Nagadeepa ancient, historical temple, on 22nd November 2019. Sri Lanka Navy provided required assistance for them...
2019-11-22
Colombo Supercross 2019 to begin in Welisara on 01st December
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) will host the Colombo Supercross 2019 for the 3rd consecutive time at the Navy Racing Track in Welisara on 01st December 2019.
...2019-11-22
Navy holds five persons with a haul of illegally caught sea cucumber
Five(05) persons with a haul of illegally caught sea cucumber were apprehended by Navy during a raid carried out at the Vankalai beach area, on 22nd November 2019.
...2019-11-22
Sixth Asia-Pacific Symposium concludes on successful note
The 06th Asia-Pacific Symposium organized by the Sri Lanka Navy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) concluded on a successful note at the Galle Face Hotel on 21st November 2019.
...2019-11-22
University selected children of Naval families awarded scholarships
The first ever scholarship awarding for the children of Naval families who excelled in the G.C.E. Advanced Level-2018, was held under the gracious presence of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva as the Chief Guest, at Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium in SLNS Parakrama on 20th November 2019.
...2019-11-22
Russian Navy training ship ‘Perekop’ departs Hambantota harbour after successful tour
The training ship ‘Perekop’ of the Russian Navy, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 19th November, departed from the port of Hambantota on completion of a successful tour today (21st November 2019). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions.
...2019-11-21
Five persons nabbed for using unauthorized nets to catch fish
The Navy held 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing by means of unauthorized fishing nets in the seas off Mullikulam on 20th November 2019.
...2019-11-21
Navy recovers a haul of banned nets
Navy in coordination with Fisheries Inspection office and SL Police recovered a haul of banned nets during a raid carried out at Madithaweli area in Jaffna on 20th November 2019.
...2019-11-21
