Foundation stone laid for proposed rehabilitation centre in Nittambuwa, construction work to be undertaken by Navy
In line with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the foundation stone laying ceremony of the proposed rehabilitation centre for drug addicts was held under the patronage of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on 26th June 2020. The occasion was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
27 Jun 2020
Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilake assumes duties as the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Fleet
Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilake assumed duties as the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Fleet, on 26th June 2020.
27 Jun 2020
Navy averts smuggling attempt, for the first time seizes stock of beedi smuggled by sea
During a special search operation conducted in northern sea area, the Navy managed to apprehend 02 persons attempting to smuggle 295kg (in wet weight) of tobacco products (beedi) in the wee hours on 26th June 2020.
27 Jun 2020