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Commander of the Navy participates in the Japan – Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue held in Colombo
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Reinforcing security ties with Japan, the Japan-Sri Lanka ‘Defence Cooperation Dialogue’ was held at the Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (20).
20 Dec 2016
Navy apprehends 21 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
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Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya in the North Western Naval Command arrested 21 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities without valid fishing permits and using unauthorized nets in Illaththadiya, Thalavila, Uchchamuniya and Ippantivu sea areas yesterday (19).
20 Dec 2016
Seven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
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Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 7 Indian fishermen along with 2 Indian fishing trawlers, poaching in Sri Lankan waters Northwest of Delft Island today morning (20).
20 Dec 2016