Navy throws its full weight behind to conduct Kachchathivu feast 2019 on high note
The St. Anthony's sacred Church on Kachchativu Island has long been a pinnacle of respect of both Indian and Sri Lankan Catholic devotees. The Kachchathivu islet is located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and its church mass, organized by the District Secretary of Jaffna, is scheduled to be held on 16th March 2019.
12 Mar 2019
A turtle caught by Indian fishers set free by Navy
During a patrol in northern seas, naval personnel onboard a Sri Lanka Navy vessel intercepted an Indian fishing trawler engaged in fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters on 24th February.
12 Mar 2019
Navy search operations locate further 751.94kg of beedi leaves
Naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command found 03 parcels containing beedi leaves during a search carried out at Sand Dunes IV in Mannar on 10th March.
12 Mar 2019
Navy recovers explosives used for illegal fishing
A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command recovered few explosive items hidden in a scrub, during a search carried out in the beach area of Sagarapura yesterday (11th March).
12 Mar 2019
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Perera assumes office as Commandant VNF
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Perera assumed office as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) on an auspicious note today (11th March).
11 Mar 2019
Four (04) suspects nabbed with 706.32kg of beedi leaves
A group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command nabbed 04 suspects with 15 packs of beedi leaves during a search carried out in the sea area of Urumalei, Mannar yesterday (10th March).
11 Mar 2019
Pre Treatment machine for Plastic Recycling established in North Central Naval Command
As a sustainable solution to waste and its struggle with a garbage disposal system, the Marine Conservation and Monitoring Unit of Sri Lanka Navy introduced a new methodology for plastic recycling, in the last year.
11 Mar 2019
Navy recovers body of a person drowned at sea
Sri Lanka Navy launched a diving operation in search of a person drowned in the sea area of Preethipura, Wattala yesterday (10th March) and managed to recover the dead body of the person this morning.
11 Mar 2019
Three held by Navy for illegal fishing without passes
Three (03) persons who engaged in illegal fishing without fishing passes, at Valachchanai lagoon area were apprehended by a group of Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command on patrol, yesterday (10th March).
11 Mar 2019
Navy recovers an illegal fishing net in Verugal
Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command recovered an illegal fishing net during a search carried out in the sea area of Verugal in Trincomalee yesterday (10th March).
11 Mar 2019