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SLN Divers discover the wrecked passenger ferry ‘Valampuri’
On information received from a civilian diver, a fresh underwater search was carried out by the SLN divers on 3rd October 2016 and the wrecked assenger ferry ‘Valampuri’ was located 8 nautical miles North of Point Pedro at a depth of 15 meters. ...
2016-10-03
Navy apprehends 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to Naval Deployment Vettalakerni in the Northern Naval Command, arrested 8 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosives today (3)....
2016-10-03
President declares open two Reverse Osmosis plants at the University of Jaffna
His Excellency the President, Maithripala Sirisena ceremonially declared open two Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up at the University of Jaffna yesterday (2). ...
2016-10-03
Navy apprehends 6 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Thammanna located in Mannar in the North Central Naval Command arrested 6 local fisherman who engaged in illegal fishing activities using monofilament nets, in the area between 6th and 7th Sand Dunes in Thaleimannar yesterday (1). ...
2016-10-02
Three persons drowning in Gopalpuram Seas rescued
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba located in Nilaweli in the Eastern Naval Command and the lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued 3 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram yesterday (1)....
2016-10-02
Navy offers another Reverse Osmosis plant for community use in Galenbindunuwewa
Acting upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a number of community service programmes focusing on the civilian population. ...
2016-10-01
Commanding Officers of BNS “Somudra Avijan” and BNS “Somudra Joy” call on Commander of the Navy
Two Bangladesh naval ships, BNS “Somudra Avijan” and BNS “Somudra Joy” arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit yesterday (29). ...
2016-09-30
Five persons are apprehended with Kerala Cannabis
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Gajaba located in Mannar belonging to the North Central Naval Command, in coordination with officials of Mannar Police, apprehended 4 persons who were transferring 4 kg of Kerala Cannabis in the general area of Mannanr yesterday (29). ...
2016-09-30
A fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities and unauthorized nets used for fishing apprehended by the Navy
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Ruhuna located in Tangalle belonging to the Southern Naval Command, in coordination with Tangalle Police, arrested a fisherman with 3 unauthorised fishing nets during a raid carried out in Nakulugamuwa area yesterday (29). ...
2016-09-30
A person is apprehended with prescription drugs in his possession
On receipt of intelligence tip-off, naval personnel attached to SLNS Kelani located in Uswetakeiyawa in the Western Naval Command, along with the officials of Drugs and Food Interactions Board and Gampaha Police apprehended a suspect with 10 boxes of prescription drugs (Tramadol) in his possession, in Seeduwa area yesterday (29). ...
2016-09-30
Two Bangladesh Navy ships arrive at the Port of Colombo
The Bangladesh naval ships, BNS “Somudra Avijan” and BNS “Somudra Joy” arrived at the Port of Colombo today (29) on a goodwill visit. ...
2016-09-29
Two RO plants installed at the Bhikkhu University of Anuradhapura offered to the Sangha
Following the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a number of community service programmes for the benefit of the general public across the country. ...
2016-09-29
Navy apprehends 2 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Parakumba located in Sampoor in the Eastern Naval Command, during their routine sea patrol, arrested 2 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities in the sea area off Sampoor yesterday (28). ...
2016-09-29
Commander of the Navy meets Ms. Nisha Biswal at the United States Department of State
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, who is currently on an official visit to the United States, met the US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Ms. Nisha Biswal, at the United States Department of State on Tuesday (27) and held discussions on matters which are mutually beneficial....
2016-09-28
Coral Monitoring and Replanting Programme conducted in Trincomalee
The Blue Resources Team and Wild Life Research and Conservation Trust along with Tokyo Cement (Lanka) Plc, conducted a coral reef surveying method training workshop and coral planting programme for SL Navy Divers at the Coral Cove, Naval Base, Trincomalee....
2016-09-28
