Another 21 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 811
Another 21 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 24th June 2020.
25 Jun 2020
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with heroin
The Navy apprehended a suspect for possession of heroin, during a coordinated search conducted with Narcotic Bureau in Mannar on 24th June 2020.
25 Jun 2020
Boossa Quarantine Centre releases another 24 individuals on completion of quarantine process
Twenty four (24) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Boossa Naval Base, left for their homes on 24th and 25th June 2020.
25 Jun 2020
Navy’s first mobile dental surgical unit wheels off to commence its operations
In an attempt to improve oral health of naval personnel as well as the public living in rural areas, a mobile dental surgical unit introduced by the Navy, commenced its operations with effect from today (25th June 2020).
25 Jun 2020
Navy foils attempt to smuggle stock of Kerala cannabis by sea, 02 suspects apprehended
The Navy apprehended 02 persons attempting to smuggle a stock of drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis to the island by sea, during a special coordinated search operation conducted with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in northern seas on 24th June 2020.
25 Jun 2020
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing, during patrols conducted in sea areas belonging to the North Central Naval Command on 22nd June 2020.
24 Jun 2020
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with heroin
The Navy apprehended a suspect with heroin, during a search operation conducted with the Mannar Narcotic Bureau in Mannar area on 23rd June 2020.
24 Jun 2020
Navy-constructed multipurpose building declared open in Jaffna
A navy-constructed ‘multipurpose building’ was declared open at Nagarkovil West Grama Niladhari Division on 22nd June 2020.
24 Jun 2020
Navy renders technical assistance to restore Valaichchenai Paper Mill
The government recently took several steps in order to resume operations at the state-owned Valaichchenai Paper Mill in Batticaloa. Backing the government’s efforts, the Navy also came forward to render technical assistance to restore this paper mill which has been defunct for a long period of time.
24 Jun 2020
New Commandant of Police Special Task Force calls on Navy Commander
The newly appointed Commandant of the Police Special Task Force (STF), Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Waruna Jayasundara called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (23rd June 2020).
24 Jun 2020