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
Naval Deployment ‘Kalmunai’ commissioned as SLNS ‘Deegayu’

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today 04th July 2020 presided over the occasion of the commissioning of the Naval Deployment ‘Kalmunai’ in the Southeastern Naval Command as SLNS ‘Deegayu’ on an auspicious note.
05 Jul 2020
Newly constructed Rappelling Tower declared open at SBS HQ

The newly constructed Rappelling Tower at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) was declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva on 03rd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
Another 02 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following full recovery from COVID – 19, taking total recoveries to 879

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 03rd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
34 Midshipmen commissioned as Naval Officers at Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee

The Commissioning Ceremony of 33rd (Technical) and 34th Intake (KDU) Midshipmen who were trained at the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee and at Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was conducted at the Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee, on 03rd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
NSVU President plants sapling of sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi at ‘Meheni Aramaya’ in Deraniyagala

The President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs. Arundathi Udithamala Jayaneththi planted a sapling of sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi at the ‘Meheni Aramaya’ being built at Rassakanda in Deraniyagala, on 02nd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
Kalpitiya Quarantine Centre releases 03 more individuals on completion of quarantine process

Three (03) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Kalpitiya by Navy, left for their homes on 01st and 02nd July 2020.
04 Jul 2020
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis in Northern seas

The Navy seized over 400kg stock of drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in the sea area between Mandaitivu Island and Kalmunai Point, Jaffna today (03rd July 2020).
03 Jul 2020