Navy releases sea turtle hatchlings into ocean
The Navy has been instrumental in bringing about initiatives for the conservation of sea turtles which have been classified as threatened or endangered species. As part of these initiatives, the Navy has been conducting a wide range of of sea turtle conservation projects, under the directives of Commander of the Navy and Steering Committee Head of Marine and Eco Friendly Projects, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
30 Jan 2020
Royal Australian Navy delegation calls on Commander of the Navy
A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) delegation called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters on 29th January 2020.
30 Jan 2020
Navy assists seizure of Kerala cannabis at Kilinochchi
The Navy seized 1kg and 900g of Kerala cannabis, during a search conducted with the Police at Kilinochchi on 29th January 2020.
30 Jan 2020
Navy apprehends a group of persons for using unauthorized fishing nets
During a patrol carried out at Marsankudai in Keerimalai, Jaffna on 29th January 2020, the Navy apprehended 04 persons who used unauthorized nets for fishing.
30 Jan 2020
Navy apprehends 04 Indian nationals with over 04kg of gold
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 Indian nationals with a stock of gold being smuggled via sea, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Kudiramalai on 29th January 2020.
30 Jan 2020
Navy finds explosive cache in Erakkandi
The Navy found an explosive cache, during a search conducted in the beach area of Erakkandi on 29th January 2020.
30 Jan 2020
Navy finds 18 live hand grenades at Pudukuduirippu
The Navy unearthed 18 live hand grenades, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police at Pudukuduirippu on 29th January 2020.
30 Jan 2020