Navy finds 18 live hand grenades at Pudukuduirippu
The Navy unearthed 18 live hand grenades, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police at Pudukuduirippu on 29th January 2020.
30 Jan 2020
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended group of persons engaged in illegal fishing.
Navy apprehended five (05) persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during a patrol carried out in the seas off Mullikulam, on 28th January 2020.
29 Jan 2020
Rare “Olive Ridley” sea turtle entangled in fishing net released by the Navy
The Navy released “Olive Ridley” sea turtle, which was entangled in a fishing net, in the seas West of Kovilan light house, on 28th January 2020.
29 Jan 2020
Navy assists to apprehend three persons possessed Kerala Cannabis
The Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Division apprehended three persons with Kerala cannabis, during a raid carried out at Shanthipuram area in Mannar on 28th January 2020.
29 Jan 2020
Philippine Navy ships depart the island
Two Philippine Navy ships “Remon Alcaraz” and "Davao Delsur" which arrived Sri Lanka on a 3 day goodwill visit, departed the island today (29th January 2020).
29 Jan 2020
Pakistan Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahood successfully concludes Sri Lankan tour
Concluding his official tour to Sri Lanka, the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Zafar Mahood left the island in the morning today( 29th January 2020).
29 Jan 2020
First day of CONEX 20 concludes on successful note
The first day of the Colombo Naval Exercise 2020 (CONEX 20) organized by the Sri Lanka Navy for the second time, came to a successful end on 28th January 2020.
29 Jan 2020
Pakistan Navy Chief meets Hon. Prime Minister, Defence Secretary and Commanders of Army and Air Force
Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Zafar Mahmood who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Hon. Prime Minister, Defence Secretary and Commanders of the Army and the Air Force on 28th January 2020 and held bilateral discussions.
29 Jan 2020
Navy assists to apprehend two persons with 72kg of Agarwood
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Police Narcotic Bureau apprehended two persons with 72kg of Agarwood (Wallapatta), during a raid carried out in Sannar area in Pallammadu on 27th January 2020.
29 Jan 2020
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with heroin
The Navy apprehended a person with 1g and 150mg of heroin, during a search conducted with the Police at Saalambupura in Ikirigollewa, Medawachchiya today (28th January 2020).
29 Jan 2020