08 persons apprehended with a stock of shark fins
Eight (08) persons were apprehended with a stock of shark fins, during a raid conducted by Sri Lanka Navy in the western seas, on 9th December 2019.
10 Dec 2019
Navy apprehends suspect with sea turtle flesh
The Navy apprehended a suspect with sea turtle flesh in Pallikuda area, Chavakachcheri today (10th December 2019).
10 Dec 2019
Sri Lanka Navy turns 69 today and remembers those who forged its legacy
The Sri Lanka Navy which is aptly known as the ‘Golden Fence around the Nation’ is celebrating her 69th anniversary today (09th December).
10 Dec 2019
SLNS ‘Kanchadewa’ and SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ celebrate their anniversaries on grand note
The anniversaries of SLNS 'Kanchadewa' - a naval base belonging to the Northern Naval Command and Sri Lanka Navy Ship 'Jayasagara' were celebrated on a high note today (09th December 2019).
09 Dec 2019
Navy finds a haul of about 1448 kg beedi leaves floating in the seas
During a search conducted in the seas off Pesalai in Mannar, the Navy found a haul of about 1448kg beedi leaves on 9th December 2019.
09 Dec 2019
Navy apprehends four persons engaged in illegal catching of sea cucumber
Four (04) persons who engaged in illegal catching of sea cucumber were apprehended by Navy during a patrol carried out at the Palleimunai beach area in Mannar on 09th December 2019.
09 Dec 2019
Three (03) persons busted for drugs during joint operations by Navy and Police
During joint operations conducted in Kinniya and Puttalam areas on 08th December 2019, the Navy with the assistance of the Police held 03 persons for possessing drugs.
09 Dec 2019
Navy recovers the dead body of a drowned person
Navy carried out a diving operation in search of a person who had drowned and gone missing in Ganduwa sea area off Weligama, on 8th December 2019 and recovered the dead body of the missing person.
09 Dec 2019
Sri Lanka Navy - the first line of defence proudly celebrates its 69th anniversary on 09th December 2019
During the period of World War II, the British Emperor had clearly envisaged the strategic importance of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the necessity of a navy to ensure the Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) or key maritime passageways lying in the vicinity of this teardrop island.
08 Dec 2019
Naval operation underway searching for fishermen went missing near Upparu Bridge, Kinniya
A naval search operation is currently underway to locate 02 persons who went missing after falling into water from a dinghy on 08th December 2019. Apart from the two missing ones, another person has died from the accident.
08 Dec 2019