Event News
Naval Deployment ‘Kalmunai’ commissioned as SLNS ‘Deegayu’
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today 04th July 2020 presided over the occasion of the commissioning of the Naval Deployment ‘Kalmunai’ in the Southeastern Naval Command as SLNS ‘Deegayu’ on an auspicious note.
05 Jul 2020
Newly constructed Rappelling Tower declared open at SBS HQ
The newly constructed Rappelling Tower at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) was declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva on 03rd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
Another 02 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 879
Another 02 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 03rd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
34 Midshipmen commissioned as Naval Officers at Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee
The Commissioning Ceremony of 33rd (Technical) and 34th Intake (KDU) Midshipmen who were trained at the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee and at Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was conducted at the Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee, on 03rd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
NSVU President plants sapling of sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi at ‘Meheni Aramaya’ in Deraniyagala
The President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs. Arundathi Udithamala Jayaneththi planted a sapling of sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi at the ‘Meheni Aramaya’ being built at Rassakanda in Deraniyagala, on 02nd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
Kalpitiya Quarantine Centre releases 03 more individuals on completion of quarantine process
Three (03) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Kalpitiya by Navy, left for their homes on 01st and 02nd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis in Northern seas
The Navy seized over 400kg stock of drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in the sea area between Mandaitivu Island and Kalmunai Point, Jaffna today (03rd July 2020).
03 Jul 2020
Illicit liquor den in Poonewa raided by Navy, person taken into custody
The Navy raided an illicit liquor den and apprehended a person with a stock of illicit liquor, during a foot patrol conducted in Weditibbagala, Poonewa on 02nd July 2020.
03 Jul 2020
Artillery and mortar ammunition recovered in Nedunkerni reserve, Trincomalee
A few artillery and mortar ammunition were recovered during a joint search operation conducted by Navy with the Police STF, at the Nedunkerni reserve in Trincomalee, on 02nd July 2020.
03 Jul 2020
Navy seizes 05 unauthorized fishing nets cast in Kotuwamada lagoon
The Navy seized 05 unauthorized fishing nets cast in Kotuwamada lagoon area on 02nd July 2020.
03 Jul 2020