Navy apprehends 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets
The Navy apprehended 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Pulmoddai on 05th July 2020. Along with the suspects about 200kg of illegally caught fish were also taken into naval custody.
06 Jul 2020
Another 02 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 885
Another 02 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 05th July 2020.
06 Jul 2020
Naval Deployment ‘Hambantota’ commissioned as SLNS ‘Kawanthissa’
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today (05th July 2020) presided over the occasion of the commissioning of the Naval Deployment ‘Hambantota’ in the Southern Naval Command as SLNS ‘Kawanthissa’ on an auspicious note.
05 Jul 2020
Navy finds assortment of explosive items in Chalai
The Navy managed to find an assortment of explosive items during a special search operation conducted in the Chalai area, Jaffna on 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020
Newly erected ‘Pahan Weta’ at Nagadeepa Raja Maha Viharaya declared open
Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera declared open the new ‘Pahan Weta’ (fence of oil lamps) built by Sri Lanka Navy at the Nagadeepa Raja Maha Viharaya, on 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020
Commander of the Navy declares open new swimming pool at SLNS Mahanaga
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva declared open the new swimming pool at SLNS Mahanaga in Southeastern Naval Command on 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis
The Navy managed to nab a person with drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation carried out with the Excise Department in Uliyankulama area, Mannar on 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020
Navy assists apprehension of 02 suspects with heroin
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects in possession of heroin, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police Anti-corruption Unit in the general area of Hambantota on 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020
Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during patrols conducted in the sea areas off the Trincomalee harbour, northwest of the Norway Island and near the Elizabeth Island in Trincomalee on 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020
Another 04 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 883
Another 04 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 02nd and 04th July 2020.
05 Jul 2020