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His Excellency the President commissions P 626 as SLNS Gajabahu at Colombo harbour
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The vessel P 626 acquired by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) from the US government in a bid to increase the operational capability of the island’s sea arm, was commissioned as SLNS ‘Gajabahu’ on a ceremonial note by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena at Colombo harbour today (06thJune 2019).
06 Jun 2019
Navy finds 140.760kg of Kerala cannabis
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Naval personnel during a routine patrol found 140.760kg of Kerala cannabis and a trawler abandoned in the Mannar sea area on 05th
06 Jun 2019
Sixteen (16) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
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Naval personnel apprehended 16 persons engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Alampil, Mullaitivu on 05th June 2019.
06 Jun 2019
Navy finds 60.7kg of Beedi leaves
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During a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Palaitivu, naval personnel found 60.7kg of Beedi leaves on 05th June 2019.
06 Jun 2019