The Chief of Defence Staff of Sri Lanka, Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) Medal by HE the President of Pakistan at a Special investiture Ceremony held at Islamabad, Pakistan on 13th February 2019.

A troop of Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended a person who possessed a locally made gun, 47 boxes of matches and 53 Lead balls, while a foot patrol carried out in Uppural area, yesterday(12 February).

Two persons who engaged in illegal fishing with banned nets were nabbed in a raid carried out in Madattan beach area, Kappalthurai by a troop of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command in coordination with China Bay Police, yesterday (12 February). A banned net 250m in length and a canoe used by them have also been taken into naval custody there.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva paid a visit at the North Central Naval Command on 10^th and 11^th February. The Navy Chief was warmly received by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Muditha Gamage, upon his arrival.

CISM day run conducted annually by member countries of International Military Sports Council to celebrate its anniversary will be held on 18^th February 2019 around the world.

Going by an idea mooted by Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, non-commissioned officers of Office of the Chief of Defence Staff organized a family get-together at the Club House in Uswetakeiyawa on 09^th February 2019.

Naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command during routine patrol conducted in the sea area of Kudiramalei today (11^th February) apprehended 04 persons for engaging in fishing activities without valid fishing passes.

A troop of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command in coordination with Mannar Police, apprehended a person with 3 kg (30 sticks) of gelignite during a raid carried out at South Bar area in Mannar, yesterday (10^th February).

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a visit to the Northern Naval Command on 08th and 09th February.

A group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command during foot patrol held 02 persons who engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets in Palliyawasalpadu area yesterday (09^th February).