Anura Bandara Herath, a crew member of Italy-bound cruise ship MSC ‘Magnifica’ and two others leave for home after Quarantine
Mr. Anura Bandara Herath who was facilitated by the Navy to get him back to Sri Lanka on 6th April 2020 while performing duties aboard the Italian cruise ship MSC ‘Magnifica’ and two other persons left for home on 21st April 2020 after completion of their quarantine period at the Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre.
22 Apr 2020
Safety medical outfits donated to Oluvil Naval Quarantine Center by private firms and civil organizations
A stock of Safety medical outfits required for the naval personnel serving in the Naval Quarantine Center at Oluvil, was donated to the Navy by Hydramani Pentex Ltd. in Kahathuduwa and “The Fight Against Corona Team”, at the headquarters of Southeastern Naval Command, on 21st April 2020.
21 Apr 2020
Navy extends musical entertainment for people in Mahara, Kadawatha
The Navy launched another step of their musical programmes which were commenced in view of providing some respite to the people confined at apartments under self-quarantine in Colombo district, at Mahara area in Kadawatha on 20th April 2020.
21 Apr 2020
Navy hands over stock of medical outfits to Public Service United Nurses' Union
A stock (150) of medical outfits, worn by healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients, was handed over to the Chairman of the Public Service United Nurses' Union (PSUNU) Ven. Muruttetuwe Ananda Thero by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters today (21st April 2020).
21 Apr 2020
Navy sterilizes Central Fish Market-Paliyagoda
SL Navy carried out a disinfection programme over all the locations at the Central Fish Market in Paliyagoda, today (21st April 2020).
21 Apr 2020
Navy assists to apprehend six persons with illegal drugs
Even under the disastrous situation in the country, many anti drug operations to prevent drug smuggling activities across the seas and over the land are being conducted by SL Navy which is contributing in the national effort of wiping out the drug menace from the island.
21 Apr 2020
A person associated with COVID-19 infected victim directed for quarantine
A resident of Ja Ela area who had associated with a COVID-19 infected victim, was directed for quarantine by the Navy on 20th April 2020.
21 Apr 2020
A number of disinfection programmes conducted by Navy
In order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus in the country, Sri Lanka Navy conducted several disinfection programmes at Colombo North Teaching Hospital-Ragama, Railway stations in Mahawa and Galle, on 19th and 20th April 2020.
21 Apr 2020
Navy holds banned fishing nets
Sri Lanka Navy held a haul of banned fishing nets, during patrols carried out in Nilaweli and Batticoloa areas, on 19th and 20th April 2020.
21 Apr 2020
Navy finds unauthorized fishing net off Trincomalee harbour
During a patrol conducted in the sea area off Trincomalee harbour on 19th April 2020, the Navy found an unauthorized fishing net cast to catch fish.
20 Apr 2020