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Naval operations in place to curb drug smuggling in Sri Lankan waters
The Navy found a stock of Kerala Cannabis floating in the sea area between Myladi and Valvettithurai today (18th December 2019).
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Navy apprehends two persons for engaging in illegal fishing
SL Navy held two (02) persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Hikkaduwa, on 18th December 2019.
...2019-12-18
Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh visits Southern Naval Command
Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim, Defence Attaché in the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka visited the Southern Naval Command on 18th December 2019.
...2019-12-18
An ill fisherman brought ashore for treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring an ill fisherman ashore for treatment on 17th December 2019.
...2019-12-18
Navy assists apprehension of 03 persons for transporting Kerala Cannabis
The Navy, in coordination with the Police, conducted a raid and apprehended 03 persons with 4g and 200mg of Kerala Cannabis in Ja-Ela area on 17th December 2019.
...2019-12-18
Navy apprehends suspicious Iranian and two Sri Lankans
SL Navy apprehended suspicious Iranian and two Sri Lankans who were illegally sailing on a dinghy, during a patrol carried out in Silawathura sea area, on 17th December 2019.
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Commander of the Navy declares open naval hospital building at SLNS Nipuna
The newly constructed building of Naval Hospital (South) at SLNS Nipuna was declared open by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva on 16th December 2019.
...2019-12-17
Navy assists apprehension of 03 persons for attempting to sell Valampuri conch shells
The Navy, during a raid conducted in coordination with the Police, apprehended 03 persons with 02 Valampuri conch shells in Serunuwara on 16th December 2019.
...2019-12-17
The ‘Walk of Determination’(Adistanaye Padayathrawa) from Nagadeepa, climbing Sri Pada and to Kiriwehera
SL Navy assisted the two disabled servicemen of Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Army who are on a walk (PadhaYathra) in view of uplifting the self confidence of the disabled heroes at the Humanitarian operation, from Nagadeepa to Katharagama. ...
2019-12-17
Rear Admiral Senarath Wijesooriya assumes duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Senarath Wijesooriya assumed duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area on 16th December 2019.
...2019-12-17
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.
...2019-12-17
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
