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Southern Naval Command kick-starts non-operational bio gas project
After two months of modification and renovation, the non-operational bio gas project at SLNS Dakshina came into operation on 21st May 2019. ...
2019-05-24
Person nabbed for transferring conch shells without permit
Naval personnel combined with the Mannar Police apprehended a person today (23rd May) for transferring conch shells, without a valid permit. ...
2019-05-23
Defence Advisor of the Indian HC calls on Commander Northern Naval Area
The Defence Advisor of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao made a courtesy call on Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Meril Wickramasinghe at the Northern Naval Command HQ , on 19th May 2019....
2019-05-23
Navy renders assistance to nab 02 suspects with 142.812 kg of Kerala cannabis
Based on information provided by the Navy, the Army and Police apprehended 02 suspects with 142.812kg of Kerala cannabis at the checkpoint of Medawachchiya today (22nd May)....
2019-05-22
SLNS ‘Samudura’ returns home on completion of a successful tour
SLNS ‘Samudura’ which left the port of Trincomalee for Singapore on 6th May 2019 to take part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX), arrived home today (22nd May) on successful completion of tour events. ...
2019-05-22
A French delegation meets Commander of the Navy
A French delegation met Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (22nd May)....
2019-05-22
Twelve senior Naval officers conferred with Vishishta Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV) medal
Twelve senior officers of the Sri Lanka Navy conferred with Vishishta Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV) medal by the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the President His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, today (22nd May)...
2019-05-22
Foundation stone laid for Alms Giving hall at St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade
The foundation stone for the Alms Giving hall at St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade which is being constructed with the assistance of Sri Lanka navy, was laid by Most Rev. Cardinal Filoni of Vatican, today (22nd May)....
2019-05-22
Few more weapons found under Gengea bridge in Muthur
Few more weapons were recovered under the Gengea bridge in Muthur while continuing the diving operation commenced by the Navy on 18th May 2019....
2019-05-22
Awareness programme on responsible use of explosive materials held in Hanwella
The Navy organized an awareness programme, on the responsible use of explosive materials and their baleful impacts on the national security, in Hanwella on 21st May...
2019-05-22
Two (02) persons apprehended with 760g of Kerala cannabis
During a raid conducted in Wellamadama area, Dondra on 21st May, naval personnel apprehended 02 persons with 760g of Kerala cannabis....
2019-05-22
Two (02) persons arrested at Mannar railway station with ICE
The Navy combined with the Division Vice Squad Mannar arrested a couple with 923g of drug ICE at the Mannar railway station on 21st May....
2019-05-22
Rear Admiral Kassapa Gotabhaya Paul assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Kassapa Gotabhaya Paul, USP, nswc, MAIR, BA(DS) Hons assumed duties as new Commander Southern Naval Area at the Southern Naval Command Headquarters today (21st May)....
2019-05-21
Navy divers recover arms cache under Gengea bridge in Muthur
Navy divers, during an underwater search carried out under the Gengea bridge in Muthur, recovered several weapons on 20th May. ...
2019-05-21
War Hero commemoration ceremony in Jaffna
In concurrent with National War Heroes' Day, a commemoration ceremony with floral tributes in memory of the War Heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland, was held at the War Heroes’ Monument in Palali on 20th May 2019....
2019-05-21
