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CONEX 19 concludes on successful note
The Colombo Naval Exercise 2019 (CONEX 19) organized by the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end today (29th January), after achieving the desired outcomes of this joint exercise....
2019-01-29
Navy continues operations to fight sand mining rackets
Going by the directives of H.E. the President and Chairman Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, initiatives have been undertaken to prevent illegal sand excavation and related activities on the banks of Mahaweli River, in close coordination with the Navy....
2019-01-29
Navy assists apprehension of a suspect with 86.4kg of Kerala cannabis
Based on information provided by the Navy, officials of the Point Pedro Police apprehended a suspect with 86kg and 400g of Kerala cannabis in the general area of Imbasiddi, Point Pedro today (28th January). ...
2019-01-28
Navy apprehends 04 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Navy apprehended 04 Indian fishermen and a trawler of them for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters today (28th January). ...
2019-01-28
Seventeen (17) ships and craft join in CONEX-2019.
The inauguration of the Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2019 was held onboard SLNS Sindurala, yesterday (26 January) and 07 ships of the SL Navy fleet, SLNS Sindurala, SLNS Sagara, SLNS Samudura, SLNS Prathapa, SLNS Suranimala, SLNS Mihikatha, SLNS Rathnadeepa with 02 two ships of Sri Lanka Coast Guard SLCGS Suraksha, SLCGS Samudraraksha, all together 09 ships and 08 Fast Attack Craft participated in the exercise at the seas off Colombo today (27 January)....
2019-01-27
Joint Maritime Surveillance Training Exercise begins in Hikkaduwa.
A Joint Maritime Surveillance Training Exercise of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force got underway in the sea area west of Hikkaduwa today (27th January). ...
2019-01-27
329 recruits of 234 th intake pass out in Boossa.
The passing out parade of 329 regular recruits belonging to the 234thintake was held yesterday (26th January) at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa, marking the completion of their 06 month basic training course....
2019-01-27
Another thirteen Indian trawlers release
Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with Sri Lanka Coast Guard, released another thirteen (13) Indian fishing trawlers which had been apprehended on several occasions due to trespassing and illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters, yesterday (26th January)....
2019-01-27
CONEX 19 inaugurated onboard Sindurala.
The Colombo Naval Exercise 2019 (CONEX 19) was inaugurated onboard SLNS Sindurala this morning (26th January) under the patronage of Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge. ...
2019-01-26
Navy apprehends two persons with 2kg of Kerala cannabis
A group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command, in coordination with Mannar Police apprehended two suspects with 2kg of Kerala Cannabis, during a raid carried out in Mannar town yesterday (25th January). ...
2019-01-26
Four persons arrested by Navy while loading sand without permit
Marine personnel attached to the Eastern Naval command in coordination with STF personnel of Sardhapura Police during a raid arrested 04 persons who were loading and transferring sand of Mahaweli River, without a valid permit. ...
2019-01-26
Australian Government gifts 03 Stabicraft to Sri Lanka Coast Guard
The Australian Government handed over 03 Stabicraft to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard during a ceremony held at SLNS Rangalla in the Colombo harbour premises today (25th January). ...
2019-01-25
Commander of the Navy visits Eastern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva visited the Eastern Naval Command on last 21 and 22 January....
2019-01-25
Two (02) persons held by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing
A group of naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command held 02 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets in the sea area 01 nautical mile east of the Palaithivu Island yesterday (24th January)....
2019-01-25
Navy rescues a person drowning in Kalu Ganga
Responding to the information provided by Kaluthara (South) Police, a team of lifesaving sailors attached to the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief unit of Sri Lanka Navy, rescued a person who was drowning near the North bridge of Kalu Ganga, yesterday evening (24 January)....
2019-01-25
