Debris collected under Mapalagama Bridge removed before possible flood threat
The Navy on 08th April 2020 sprang into action to remove debris and logs collected under the Mapalagama Bridge in Galle, posing a flood threat with possible heavy downpour in time to come.
09 Apr 2020
Twenty eight (28) persons not complying with self-quarantine held in Suduwella, Ja-Ela
Twenty eight (28) persons who were not complying with self-quarantine procedures, even if they were asked to do so, were held during a naval intelligence operation in the village of Suduwella, Ja-Ela today (09th April 2020).
09 Apr 2020
Group of treasure hunters apprehended by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 06 treasure hunters, during a search operation conducted in the Erambukudella area in Etalai, Puttalam on 08th April 2020.
09 Apr 2020
Navy apprehends 04 persons for breaching curfew laws in Wadduvakkal, Mullaitivu
The Navy on 08th April 2020 apprehended 04 persons at the roadblock of Wadduvakkal in Mullaitivu, for breaching curfew laws and transporting vegetables and fish by 02 cabs, without a valid curfew pass.
09 Apr 2020
Navy renders assistance to raid illicit arrack den in Puttalam
The Navy, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police, raided an illicit arrack den in Nelumwewa Kalladi, Puttalam on 08th April 2020. The raiding party also held a suspect in the location and equipment used to distil illicit liquor.
09 Apr 2020
Navy entertains apartment dwellers under self-quarantine
Authorities have declared certain districts in the island as high risk areas for the spread of new coronavirus. Stepping in to provide some respite to the people confined at apartments under self-quarantine in Colombo district, the Navy on 05th April 2020 commenced several musical programmes in a bid to lift their spirits.
09 Apr 2020
Navy renders assistance to douse sudden fire at Galle fisheries harbour
The Navy and the Fire Brigade Galle on 08th April 2020 sprang into action to douse a fire erupted in a multi-day fishing trawler which was undergoing repairs at the Galle fisheries harbour.
09 Apr 2020
Retired naval personnel and naval family members to consult doctors over the phone in the absence of clinics
Sri Lanka Navy's medical clinics have been temporarily halted due to the prevailing COVID - 19 outbreak. As an alternative to that, a specialist opinion service by medical consultants has been established to address essential and emergency.
08 Apr 2020
Navy General Hospital Colombo delivers medicine to patients receiving long-term treatment
The prevailing situation in the country had greatly hampered the monthly receipt of medication of retired and serving naval personnel as well as their family members who are attending clinics in Navy General Hospital Colombo.
08 Apr 2020
Navy develops remote-controlled smart appliance to treat and test COVID-19 patients
Taking in to account a basic concept mooted by an inventor, Mr. Thushara Kelum Wadasinghe, the Navy’s Research and Development Unit developed a remote-controlled smart appliance called ‘Medi Mate’ in a bid to treat and test COVID-19 patients, allowing healthcare workers to remain at a safe distance from the highly infectious virus.
08 Apr 2020