A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command managed to rescue 2 elephants that were swept out to the sea, in between Round Island and Foul Point, Trincomalee this morning (July, 23).

sri Lanka Navy, under the able leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, conducts a wide range of community service projects for the benefit of needy population in different parts of the country.

The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships; Izumo and Sazanami which arrived in Sri Lanka on goodwill visit on 20th July, set sail for the return journey from the Colombo harbour today (July 23), on successful completion of their tour. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions, on their departure.

Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 12 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices using illegal fishing nets, in the sea areas of Kokilai and Nayaru yesterday (July 22).