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Commodore Prasanna Mahawithana assumes duties as Commandant NMA
Commodore Prasanna Mahawithana assumed duties as the new Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (12th November 2019). Accordingly, he became the 34th Commandant in the annals of the prestigious seat of learning of naval personnel....
2019-11-12
Anti-personnel mine found in Arisimale
The Navy, during a search carried out in the general area of Arisimale, recovered an anti-personnel mine on 11th November 2019.
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Three (03) Indian nationals apprehended with large consignment of beedi leaves during Navy-Coast Guard operation
During a joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the seas northwest of the country today (12th November 2019), 03 Indian nationals had been apprehended with a large consignment of beedi leaves.
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Navy renders assistance to bring stone Buddha statue to Thalathuduwa Forest Hermitage
The Navy, on 10th November 2019, rendered assistance to bring a stone Samadhi Buddha statue to the Thalathuduwa Forest Hermitage located on an island by Koggala Oya in Galle.
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65kg of beedi leaves found during naval operation
During a search in the lagoon area northeast of the Mandaitivu Island on 11th November 2019, the Navy recovered 65.35kg of beedi leaves.
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Navy partners with Cisco Networking Academy Programme
In an effort to meet the growing demand for people with the skills and knowledge required to design, build and maintain networks, the Cisco has launched the Cisco Networking Academy Programme worldwide....
2019-11-12
Navy nabs 03 persons with 873kg of beedi leaves
The Navy, during search operations in the sea areas south and west of the Talaimannar Lighthouse on 10th and 11th November, apprehended 03 persons with a total of 873kg of beedi leaves.
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“Yalpanam Food Fiesta” culinary competition - 2019 held in Northern Naval Command
The Culinary Competition – 2019 under the theme of ‘Yalpanam Food Fiesta’ was held at SLNS Uththara on 09th November 2019....
2019-11-11
National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony held at War Heroes Monument in Viharamadevi Park
The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony was held at the War Heroes Monument in Viharamadevi Park under the patronage of the Secretary Defence General (Rted.) Shantha Kottegoda, on 10th November 2019. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva was also present on the occasion.
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Navy holds two persons with 1113kg of Beedi leaves
Two persons with a haul of 1113kg of Beedi leaves were apprehended during a raid carried out by Navy in Iranamatha Nagar area on 11th November 2019.
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Navy intercepts 08 India-bound illegal immigrants in Talaimannar
The Navy held 08 Sri Lankans attempting to illegally migrate to India by boat, at Sandbank 07 in Talaimannar this morning (11th November 2019).
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Ten persons engaged in illegal fishing with banned nets apprehended by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons who engaged in illegal fishing using banned nets, in the seas off Elizabeth island Trincomalee, on 10th November 2019....
2019-11-11
Special Boat Squadron proudly celebrates its 26th anniversary
Special Boat Squadron of the Sri Lanka Navy proudly celebrated its 26th anniversary on 09th November 2019 at the Special Boat Squadron Headquarters in Trincomalee. ...
2019-11-10
Navy assists conduct of Katina Pinkama of Budadhasinharama Purana Viharaya
The Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Budadhasinharama Purana Viharaya in Makuluwa was held on 08th and 09th November 2019 with the participation of a large number of devotees and the event was assisted by the Sri Lanka Navy....
2019-11-10
Three(03) Indian fishers apprehended for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters
Navy apprehended 03 Indian fishermen along with a fishing trawler belonging to them for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters on 9th November 2019....
2019-11-10
