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Group of people at risk of drowning in seas off Calido beach, Kalutara rescued by Navy

Naval personnel managed to rescue 06 persons who were at risk of drowning in seas off the Calido beach in Kalutara on 14th July 2019....

2019-07-15

Navy apprehends two persons with Kerala Cannabis

SL Navy in coordination with Police Narcotics Bureau-Puttalam apprehended 02 persons with Kerala Cannabis, during a raid carried out at Kadigawa area in Rasnayakapura, on 15th July 2019....

2019-07-15

Navy held a person with a stock of banned nets

Naval personnel in coordination with Police STF apprehended a person with a stock of banned fishing nets, on 13th July 2019.

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2019-07-14

Two persons held with 130 litres of illegal liquor

A group of naval personnel arrested 02 suspects with 130 litres of illegal liquor, at Kokkilai area in Pulmude on 13th July 2019.

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2019-07-14

New constructions in North Central Naval Command declared open

Several new constructions in North Central Naval Command, were declared open by Commander North Central Naval Area Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage on 13th July 2019....

2019-07-14

Navy apprehends person with heroin

Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended a person with 1.630g of heroin in Salpeyaru area, Trincomalee on 12th July 2019....

2019-07-13

Naval personnel volunteers to clean beaches in Southern Naval Command

Naval personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command successfully conducted yet another programme to clean beaches belonging to the Command today (13th July 2019).

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2019-07-13

Navy unearths water gel sticks in Vankalai lagoon

Naval personnel, during a search conducted in and around Vankalai lagoon, Mannar on 12th July 2019 managed to unearth several water gel sticks.

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2019-07-13

Two persons with prescription drugs held by Navy

Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the STF held 02 persons in possession of prescription drugs, during a raid carried out at Gopalpuram in Trincomalee on 12th July 2019.

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2019-07-13

Commander of the Navy opens new building of Naval Research Wing

The newly constructed building of the Naval Research Wing (NRW) was declared open by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Complex Welisara on 12th July 2019.

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2019-07-13

A meeting on security matters and ISPS implementation held in Galle and Hambantota

A multilateral meeting on security matters and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) implementation was held in the Galle and Hambantota on 11th and 12th July 2019.

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2019-07-13

The Sri Lanka Navy Strongly denies the statement made on Ceylon Today newspaper on 13th July 2019 under the heading ‘Wide probe on ghost ship’

The Sri Lanka Navy write to the Chief Editor of ‘Ceylon Today’ newspaper for making corrective measures on a false statement published in an article quoting the Navy Spokesman on 13th July newspaper.

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2019-07-13

Vessel seized by Navy suspecting to have link with narcotic trafficking, brought to Colombo harbour

The fishing vessel which was seized by Navy in deep seas South of Galle on 11th July 2019, while plying without flag state and registration markings on the hull, was brought to Colombo harbour this evening. Along with the vessel, the Navy also held 09 foreigners onboard and found substances suspected to be narcotics (approximately 60kg). Further investigations will be carried out to reveal the identity of the vessel and persons aboard.

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2019-07-12

Navy renders assistance to douse fire at a land in Puttalam town

Sri Lanka Navy firefighters rendered assistance to completely douse a fire broke out at a land used for collecting scraps and remains which was congested by buildings in Puttlalam town, on 11th July 2019.

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2019-07-12

Captain Sanjeewa Premaratne assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Suranimila

Captain (H) Sanjeewa Premaratne today (12th July) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Missile Vessel, SLNS Suranimila.

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2019-07-12