Navy holds two persons with 904.6kg of Beedi leaves
A haul of 904.6kg of Beedi leaves were recovered during a patrol carried out by Navy at the seas North of Thalaimannar light house, on 08th November 2019.
08 Nov 2019
Latest ‘Sewabhimani Padakkama’ & ‘Sewa Padakkama’ awarded by HE the President
In recognition of the post-war roles of the tri-force and Police personnel as well as civil staff employees, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the President His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena awarded the new ‘Sewabhimani Padakkama’ and ‘Sewa Padakkama’, during a ceremony held at the new Army Headquarters in Akuregoda today (08th November).
08 Nov 2019
Ammunition caches recovered during search operations
The Navy and the Police STF, during a search operation, recovered an ammunition cache in Eravur on 07th November 2019.
08 Nov 2019
Thirteen persons apprehended for illegal fishing with banned nets
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 persons who engaged in illegal fishing using banned nets, in the seas off Norway Island Trincomalee, on 7th November 2019.
08 Nov 2019
Three persons with heroin held by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 persons with 980mg of heroin during a raid carried out in coordination with Police STF, in Rambewa on 7th November 2019.
08 Nov 2019
“Grama Skakthi” building constructed under the “Reconciliation” Programme declared open
The “Grama Skakthi” building which was constructed with the labour provided by the Navy, at Naranthanai area on the Kayts Island, was declared open by the Kayts Divisional Secretary Manjuladevi Sathieshan, on 7th November 2019.
08 Nov 2019
Navy assists apprehension of person with illegal cigarettes
During a joint raid carried out by the Navy and Police STF in Middeniya on 07th November 2019, a person with 1200 illegal foreign cigarettes has been apprehended.
08 Nov 2019
Navy apprehends a person with 38 banned nets
SL Navy apprehended a person with 38 banned nets during a raid carried out in Jaffna area in coordination with Police STF-Jaffna, on 7th November 2019.
07 Nov 2019
Australian High Commissioner visits Southern Naval Command Headquarters
Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, HE David Holly visited the Southern Naval Command Headquarters on 7th November 2019.
07 Nov 2019
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle
After completing 34 years of distinguished career, Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle bade adieu to the Sri Lanka Navy today (07th November 2019).
07 Nov 2019