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Fourth round of staff talks between Sri Lanka Navy and Pakistan Navy concludes on successful note
The fourth round of staff talks between Sri Lanka Navy and Pakistan Navy was held at Pakistan Navy Headquarters, Islamabad in Pakistan on 07th and 08th September 2021....
2021-09-15
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 79 million in Talaimannar
A special operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar in the dark hours on 14th September 2021, led to the seizure of about 09kg and 914g of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) attempted to be smuggled into the country. The operation also made way to the apprehension of 04 suspects and a dinghy in connection to this racket. ...
2021-09-15
Boossa COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre receives financial aid for facility improvement
'Daham Pahana' Foundation provided financial aid worth Rs. 01 million to Sri Lanka Navy on 13th September 2021, for further expansion of infrastructure at the navy –managed COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre in Boossa....
2021-09-14
Navy takes hold of over 72000 illegally transported sea cucumber stock with 02 suspects
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Irukkulampiddi, Mannar this morning (12th September 2021), led to the seizure of a stock of about 72542 sea cucumbers being transported by illegal means. The operation also made way to nab 02 suspects in connection to this unlawful act....
2021-09-12
Navy General Hospital-Welisara receives oxygen concentrators
An occasion to signify the symbolical handover of 02 oxygen concentrators, intended for the treatment of COVID-19 patients at Navy General Hospital-Welisara, to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was held at the Navy Headquarters today (11th September 2021)....
2021-09-11
Navy apprehends 05 suspects with smuggled dried turmeric and other contraband
During special operations conducted in beach areas of Thudawa, Kalpitiya and Arippu, Mannar on the midnight of 10th September and this morning (11th September 2021), the Navy managed to seize over 1628kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric and Electronic wiring accessories. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and 02 dinghies used for the smuggling attempts....
2021-09-11
Navy gets hold of over 1136kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 05 suspects
Special operations conducted by the Navy in seas off Gurunagar, Jaffna and Arippu, Silawathura on 09th and 10th September 2021, led to the seizure of over 1136kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric and apprehension of 05 suspects together with 02 dinghies used for the racket....
2021-09-10
Navy seizes a stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 02 suspects in Silawathura
The Navy seized another stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing approx. 1172kg, during a special operation conducted in seas off Sawaripuram, Silawathura this morning (09th September 2021). The operation also made way to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy used for the illegal act. ...
2021-09-09
New Deputy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva calls on Commander of the Navy
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva, who was recently appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (08th September 2021)....
2021-09-08
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Marcus Perera
Rear Admiral Marcus Perera retired from naval service today (07th September 2021), upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 35 years in the Navy....
2021-09-07
Navy takes hold of another Kerala cannabis stock in northern waters
A special operation carried out by the Navy in seas off Mandalakuda of Point Pedro on 06th September 2021 led to lay hold of about 38kg and 450g (with wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2021-09-07
Certificate awarding of Joint Combined Exchange Training Balance Style 02/2021 held in Trincomalee
The closing ceremony of the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) Balance Style 02/2021 was held at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters, Trincomalee on 02nd September 2021. The termination of the course also witnessed the participants receiving certificates on successful completion of JCET Balance Style 02/2021. ...
2021-09-06
Renovated female ward of Divisional Hospital on Nainativu Island handed over for treatment of patients
The handing over of the navy-renovated female ward of the Divisional Hospital on Nainativu Island was held under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 02nd September 2021. ...
2021-09-06
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 68 million street value in northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy managed to recover a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 227kg and 400g (including packages), during a special operation carried out in seas off Aliyaweli, Vettalakeni this morning (05th September 2021)....
2021-09-05
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with about 1026kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Eththale, Kalpitiya this morning (05th September 2021) made way to the seizure of about 1026kg of dried turmeric stock attempted to be smuggled in. The Navy also collared 04 suspects and took hold of 02 dinghies in connection to the incident. ...
2021-09-05
