Event News
Commander of the Navy visits Northwestern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a visit to the Northwestern Naval Command on 11th and 12th February 2020. The Navy Commander was warmly received by Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera, according a Guard of Honour on the arrival of Navy Chief.
12 Feb 2020
Navy patronages discussion in Colombo with United Nation’s Office of Drugs and Crime on challenges associated with drug trafficking and other illegal activities in high seas
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the United Nation’s Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a round table discussion on the challenges associated with suspected vessels of trafficking drugs and other illegal activities, at the Lighthouse Galley in Colombo on 10th February 2020.
12 Feb 2020
The needy receive a range of welfare provisions from NSVU
A welfare programme initiated by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), under the auspices of the President of the NSVU, Mrs. Arundathi Udithamala Jayaneththi got off the ground at the Naval Headquarters on 11th February 2020.
12 Feb 2020
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging in fishing with diving gears
The Navy apprehended 02 persons who engaged in fishing using diving gears without permits, during a patrol carried out in Pallimune beach area, Mannar on 11th February 2020.
12 Feb 2020
Navy assist apprehension of 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis
The Navy apprehended 02 persons, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police in Muthur on 11th February 2020.
12 Feb 2020
Seven hundred and seventy three (773) Navy absentees report to Naval bases hither to during general amnesty period
In compliance with the 72nd Independence Day a general amnesty period was declared for tri-forces absentees. Accordingly, 773 Navy absentees who left the Navy without following proper procedures have reported back to the naval bases.
12 Feb 2020
Navy apprehends person with a stock of turtle flesh
The Navy apprehended a suspect with a stock of turtle flesh during a search operation conducted in Iluppukadawai area on 11th February 2020.
12 Feb 2020