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Commander of the Navy calls on the new Prime Minister
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva called on the newly-appointed Prime Minister, Hon Mahinda Rajapaksa at his office in Colombo, Friday (29th November 2019)....
2019-11-30
Navy apprehends five (05) persons with 05 ammo and KG
Navy in coordination with Sri Lanka Police apprehended 05 persons with 05 ammunitions and 3.910g of Kerala Cannabis, at Puttalam area, in the dawn today (29th November 2019).
...2019-11-29
Navy recovers a haul of beedi leaves
The Navy recovered 303kg and 900g of beedi leaves during a search in the beach area of Iluppukadavai this morning (29th November 2019).
...2019-11-29
Blessings invoked on Navy Flags at sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi to coincide with 69th Navy Day
A colourful ceremony to invoke blessings on naval flags is being held at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, for two days (27th and 28th November 2019)....
2019-11-28
Exercise ‘Blue Whale’ - 2019 concludes at Northwestern Naval Command
The Field Training Exercise (FTX) ‘Blue Whale’ – 2019 organized by Sri Lanka Navy Marines came to a successful end at the Northwestern Naval Command on 27th November 2019. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva graced the final day of the exercise as the Chief Guest....
2019-11-28
Navy renders assistance to repair sluice gate of Kande-ela Reservoir in Ambewela
The Navy rendered assistance to repair a hole in the sluice gate of Kande-ela Reservoir in Ambewela 27th November 2019. ...
2019-11-28
Navy apprehends 02 persons at highway entrance of Hambantota for illegally transporting iron
The Navy, on 27th November 2019, apprehended 02 persons at the highway entrance of Hambantota, for illegally transporting iron.
...2019-11-28
Stock of Kerala Cannabis seized by Navy in Northern seas
The Navy, during a patrol, seized 96.390kg of Kerala Cannabis in the seas off the Kachchathivu Island on 27th November 2019. ...
2019-11-28
Navy assists to nab 02 persons with illegal stock of foreign cigarettes
SL Navy in coordination with the Police STF apprehended 02 persons with a stock of foreign illegal cigarettes at Battaramulla area, on 26th November 2019....
2019-11-27
Officials of Pacific Augmentation Team meet Commander Eastern Naval Area
The incoming and outgoing directors of the Pacific Augmentation Team of the US Navy respectively, Lieutenant Commander Casey McHenry and Chief Warrant Officer 4, Christopher Moore called on Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Merril Wickramasinghe at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters on 25th November 2019.
...2019-11-26
Sandy Bay Golf Cup-2019 Golf Tournament at Trincomalee
Sandy Bay Golf Cup-2019, the Golf Tournament organized by SL Navy was held in Sandy Bay Golf Course-Trincomalee on 24th November 2019. The tournament was played under three categories as ‘Novices’ ‘Officers’ and ‘Championship’. For novices, officers and sailors who have not played for major tournaments were allowed to participate while officers including officer cadets participated in the officers category tournament. The championship was open for all naval personnel. Thirteen (13) officers and eleven (11) sailors took part in the tournament.
...2019-11-26
INS ‘Nireekshak' arrives at Trincomalee harbour
The Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrived at the port of Trincomalee on a training visit today (25th November 2019). The ship was warmly welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.
...2019-11-25
Two persons apprehend during counterdrug operation by Navy and Police
During a special counterdrug operation carried out by the Navy and Police in Trincomalee on 23rd November 2019, two persons were apprehended for possession and sale of drugs.
...2019-11-24
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
