Event News
Navy finds 65kg haul of beedi leaves in seas off Kachchativu Island
During a search conducted in the sea area off the Kachchativu Island, the Navy found a 65kg haul of beedi leaves on 23rd September 2019.
24 Sep 2019
Navy recovers RPG in Jinnapuram
A rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was recovered by Navy during a search carried out in Jinnapuram, Pulmoddai on 23rd September 2019.
24 Sep 2019
Navy springs into action to assist people affected by inclement weather
The Navy, in responding to flooding reported across the country following the inclement weather, has deployed Navy relief teams in various regions in the country, going by the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
24 Sep 2019
Navy apprehends 06 persons for catching fish using unauthorized fishing nets
The Navy apprehended 06 persons who were catching fish using unauthorized fishing nets in the sea area off the Kadeawella Point on 23rd September 2019.
24 Sep 2019
Commander of the Navy visits Kuchachaweli to watch ‘Cormorant Strike - 2019’
The joint tri-service Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Cormorant Strike X - 2019', organized by the Sri Lanka Army for the 10th consecutive year, took place with the participation of foreign service personnel covering the Eastern, Central, Western and North Central Provinces.
23 Sep 2019
Navy assists to apprehend person with Kerala cannabis
The Navy in coordination with the Divisional Vice Squad of Mannar apprehended a person with Kerala cannabis in Eluththoor area, Mannar today (23rd September 2019).
23 Sep 2019
Sri Lanka Navy becomes a finalist in The Maritime Standard Awards 2019
The Sri Lanka Navy has been selected as a ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Award Finalists’ in The Maritime Standard Awards (TMS) – 2019.
23 Sep 2019
An illegal immigrant form India and five suspects held by Navy
The Navy, during a raid conducted in Thondamanaru area, Jaffna on 22nd September 2019, apprehended an illegal immigrant from India along with 05 more suspects.
23 Sep 2019
Three (03) persons held for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 03 persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the sea area off the Norway Island in Trincomalee on 21st September 2019.
23 Sep 2019
470kg of beedi leaves found during naval operations
The Navy, during search operations carried out in the sea area east of the Iranativu Island and off Walaipadu, Kilinochchi on 21st September 2019, recovered a stock of beedi leaves.
22 Sep 2019