Event News
Navy undertakes repair work of defunct sluice gate of Ridiyagama tank
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The Navy on 29th June 2020 rendered assistance to repair the sluice gate of Ridiyagama tank in Ambalantota.
30 Jun 2020
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva assumes office as Commandant VNF
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Rear Admiral Upul De Silva assumed office as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) on 29th June 2020.
30 Jun 2020
Thirteen persons engaged in illegal fishing apprehended by Navy
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The Navy apprehended 13 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during search operations carried out at Janasavigama in Kalpitiya and in the seas of Foul Foint in Trincomalee on 29th June 2020.
30 Jun 2020
Another 10 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 836
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Another 10 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from them after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 29th June 2020.
30 Jun 2020