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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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...2019-07-12
Navy held a person with ICE
A Naval team apprehended a person with drug ICE, during a raid carried out in Shethavadiya area-Kalpitiya, on 11th July 2019.
...2019-07-12
Navy apprehends Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka navy apprehended a group of Indian fishermen who engaged in fishing illegally in Sri Lankan territorial waters with their fishing craft (Dhow) on 11th July 2019.
...2019-07-12
Navy assists to bring an injured fisherman ashore
Sri Lanka Navy brought a severely injured fisherman ashore for medical treatment on 11th July 2019.
...2019-07-12
British delegation calls on Commander Southern Naval Area
A British delegation including the Defence Advisor to the British High Commission in Sri Lanka called on Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Gotabaya Paul on 10th July 2019....
2019-07-11
Navy apprehends two boats suspected to link with narcotic trafficking
Sri Lanka Navy apprehends a fishing vessel without flag state and registration markings on the hull in deep sea South of Galle....
2019-07-11
Two persons arrested with heroin by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy arrested 02 persons with 5.310g of heroin at the Oluvil junction on 10th July 2019.
...2019-07-11
Four (04) suspects held with 64g of Kerala cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Illawalai Police held 04 suspects with 64g of Kerala cannabis, during a raid conducted in Madagal, Jaffna on 10th July 2019.
...2019-07-11
Navy apprehends 09 persons for fishing without valid license
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 09 persons for engaging in fishing without valid license in the lagoon area of Puttalam on 10th July 2019. ...
2019-07-11
Inauguration of VBSS course held in Trincomalee
The inauguration ceremony of the Visit Boat Search and Seizure (VBSS) course, conducted for the stakeholders of the ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS), was held at the auditorium of Special Boat Squadron in Trincomalee on 09th July 2019....
2019-07-11
Forty nine (49) senior sailors receive interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted interest free loans worth Rs. 500,000 each to another forty nine (49) senior sailors during a simple ceremony presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (10th july). The financial allocation of Rs. 24.5 million utilized for the above purpose was provided by the Naval Benefit Foundation....
2019-07-10
Navy apprehends 11 persons for engaging in illegal acts
As a vigilant force to ensure the security in the territorial waters of the island and its coastal line, Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 11 persons who engaged in illegal acts in Eastern Naval Command, on 9th July 2019...
2019-07-10
