His Excellency the President commissions P 626 as SLNS Gajabahu at Colombo harbour
The vessel P 626 acquired by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) from the US government in a bid to increase the operational capability of the island’s sea arm, was commissioned as SLNS ‘Gajabahu’ on a ceremonial note by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena at Colombo harbour today (06thJune 2019).
06 Jun 2019
Navy finds 140.760kg of Kerala cannabis
Naval personnel during a routine patrol found 140.760kg of Kerala cannabis and a trawler abandoned in the Mannar sea area on 05th
06 Jun 2019
Sixteen (16) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
Naval personnel apprehended 16 persons engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Alampil, Mullaitivu on 05th June 2019.
06 Jun 2019
Navy finds 60.7kg of Beedi leaves
During a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Palaitivu, naval personnel found 60.7kg of Beedi leaves on 05th June 2019.
06 Jun 2019