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People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” arrives at Port of Colombo
People's Liberation Army Navy ship “Zhu Ke Zhen” arrived at the port of Colombo today (14th November ) on an official visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with Naval traditions on her arrival.
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Awareness programme on drug prevention held for Naval personnel
A series of awareness programmes on drug prevention for the Naval personnel has been organized as per a concept of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva. ...
2019-11-14
Passing out of 37 Naval Artificers of the 16th Artificer Intake
Thirty Seven (37) naval artificer apprentices belonging to the 16th artificer intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at the parade ground of the Naval Institute of Technology at SLNS Thakshila located in Welisara yesterday (13th November), after the successful completion of their basic training. Director General Personnel Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
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Navy assists apprehension of 03 drug peddlers in Kiribathgoda
The Navy in coordination with the Police apprehended 03 suspects with 1.650kg of Kerala Cannabis in Kiribathgoda on 13th November 2019.
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Navy-Air Force joint exercise held 50 nautical miles off shore for the first time
A joint operation of helicopter-landing onboard SLNS Sindurala was successfully carried out by Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force, utilizing MI 17 and Bell 412 helicopters off the coast of Panadura on 13th November 2019.
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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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