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Navy gives prompt first aid to ill fisherman at sea

The Navy promptly gave first aid to a fisherman who was suddenly taken ill at sea, on 28th August 2019....
2019-08-29
Navy holds a person with 1410 of banned nylon nets

Navy in coordination with officials of the office of Assistant Director of Fisheries-Puttalam apprehended a person with 1410 Nos of unauthorized nylon nets, at Mullipuram area in Kalpitiya, yesterday (28 August )....
2019-08-29
Ukraine Air and Naval Defence Attache calls on Commander of the Navy

Ukraine Air and Naval Defence Attache Colonel Ole Hulak paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, at the Naval Headquarters 28th August 2019....
2019-08-28
Nigerian Defence Attache calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché for the Embassy of Nigeria in Sri Lanka, Commodore Eugenio Olusegun Pereira paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (28th August)...
2019-08-28
Former Indian CNS Admiral Sunil Lanba meets Commander of the Navy

The former Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, Admiral Sunil Lanba (Rtd) met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo today (28th August)....
2019-08-28
Navy-built Primary Health Centre declared open for community use

The newly constructed Primary Health Centre on the Karaitivu Island was declared open for community use on 27th August 2019....
2019-08-28
Navy takes charge in conducting wide range of events under ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ programme in Jaffna

Following His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena's ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ concept, a wide range of programmes organized by the Navy was held in Jaffna and its island sector from 23rd to 26th August 2019....
2019-08-28
Person with 4kg and 55g of Kerala cannabis apprehended by Navy

The Navy in coordination with the Mannar Police Special Task Force (STF) apprehended a person with 4kg and 55g of Kerala cannabis, during a search conducted in Pesalei, Mannar this morning (28th August)....
2019-08-28
Delegation of Indian NDC visits Naval Headquarters

A 16 member delegation of the National Defence College (NDC) India, headed by Major General U.Suresh Kumar visited the Naval Headquarters in Colombo today (27th August)....
2019-08-27
Lieutenant Commander Iresh Ransara takes charge as Commanding Officer of SLNS ‘Hansaya’

Lieutenant Commander Iresh Ransara assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Hansaya’ today (27th August). Accordingly, the former Commanding Officer of the ship, Lieutenant Commander (N) Athula Bandara officially handed over the duties to the new Commanding Officer, aboard the ship....
2019-08-27
Awareness programme on prevention of drugs for teachers in Wadamarachchi, Jaffna

Following the HE the President Maithripala Sirisena’s “ Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu” concept, an awareness programme on the prevention of drugs for the teachers in Wadamarachchi Divisional Secretariat, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Drug Prevention Unit formed under Presidential Task Force for Prevention of Drugs, was held at Wadamarachchi Zonal Educational office on 26th August 2019. ...
2019-08-27
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured seaman for treatment

The Navy this morning (26th August) rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured seaman who was at sea aboard an oil tanker, belonging to a private supplier....
2019-08-26
Navy volunteers to protect beautiful coastal belt around the island

Yet another timely drive, organized as part of the Navy’s efforts to protect the beautiful coastal belt around the country, was held in the North Central Naval Command on 25th August 2019. ...
2019-08-26
Awareness programme on prevention of drugs for teachers in Jaffna

Following the HE the President Maithripala Sirisena’s “ Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu” concept, an awareness programme on the prevention of drugs for the teachers in Velani Divisional Secretariat, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Drug Prevention Unit formed under Presidential Task Force for Prevention of Drugs, was held at Velani Saraswathie College on 23rd August 2019....
2019-08-26
Navy holds a person with Kerala Cannabis

Navy apprehended a person with 150g of Kerala Cannabis at Palliwasalthurai area in Kalpitiya, on 25th August 2019....
2019-08-26