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Navy apprehends 02 persons with 14.5kg of turtle flesh

During a search conducted in the beach area of Southbar, Mannar today (20th November 2019), the Navy held 02 persons with 14.5kg of turtle flesh.

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2019-11-20

Commanding Officer of Russian Navy ship ‘Perekop’ meets Commander Southern Naval Area

A delegation headed by Commander Roman Pakhomov, Commanding Officer of the Russian Navy ship ‘Perekop’ visited the Southern Naval Command today (20th November 2019).

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2019-11-20

People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” departs Colombo harbour after successful tour

People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” which arrived Sri Lanka on 14th November 2019, departed the port of Colombo, on 19th November 2019. Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions.

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2019-11-20

Navy assists to salvage a motor bike abandoned at Dandugama bridge, Ja Ela

SL Navy assisted to salvage a submerged motor bike at the Dandugama bridge in Ja Ela, today (19 November)....

2019-11-19

VBSS Course conducted for foreign security personnel commences in Trincomalee

A Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course conducted for the partners associated with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Programme commenced at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Training School in Trincomalee on 18th November 2019.

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2019-11-19

Commander of the Navy calls on HE the President

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva called on the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, today (19th November 2019).

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2019-11-19

Russian Navy training ship ‘Perekop’ arrives at port of Hambantota

The training ship ‘Perekop’ of the Russian Navy arrived at the port of Hambantota on a goodwill visit today (19th November 2019) and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.

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2019-11-19

Navy holds two persons engaged in illegal fishing

Two (02) persons who engaged in illegal fishing at Ilanthattunu point area in Trincomalee, were apprehended by Navy, on 19th November 2019.

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2019-11-19

Commander of the Navy underlines the importance of international rules of naval warfare

The 06th Asia-Pacific Symposium organized by the Sri Lanka Navy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) began under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Galle Face Hotel today (19th November)....

2019-11-19

Navy hands over CG410 to Coast Guard after major refit

Sri Lanka Navy handed over CG410 to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard during a brief function organized along with the launching of craft at the dockyard slipway, Trincomalee on 17th November 2019....

2019-11-19

Two (02) persons apprehended for catching lobsters without valid permit

Navy apprehended 02 persons for catching lobsters without a valid permit in the seas off Galle Face, Colombo, on 18th November 2019....

2019-11-19

Navy conducts a planting programme of Coconut saplings

150 coconut saplings which were provided by Coconut Cultivation Board, Vauniya, were planted at the SLNS ‘Barana’ premises in Northwestern Naval Command, today (18 November 2019)....

2019-11-19

Navy apprehends 04 persons with 1620kg of beedi leaves

The Navy, during a special operation carried out in the sea area off Negombo with the Police, apprehended 04 persons with 1620kg of beedi leaves this morning (18th November 2019).

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2019-11-18

Navy apprehends a person engaged in fishing at Kandy lake in front of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Navy apprehended a person who engaged in fishing illegally at the Kandy lake, on 17th November 2019....

2019-11-18

Anti-personnel mine found by Navy

The Navy, during a foot patrol carried out in the beach area between Madagalthurai and Sambilithurai, recovered an anti-personnel mine on 17th November 2019....

2019-11-18