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Three persons held for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
The Navy apprehended 03 persons along with a dinghy, while transferring illegally harvested sea cucumber without valid licence, in the sea area about 03 nautical miles (about 05km) off Point Pedro on 13th August 2020.
...2020-08-14
69 senior sailors receive interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted an interest free loan worth Rs. 500,000 each, to 69 senior sailors today (13th August 2020). The beneficiaries received their cheques in this regard from Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne during a simple ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters.
...2020-08-13
Over 57kg of smuggled turmeric recovered in Mannar
The Navy had recovered 02 gunny sacks full of dried turmeric, hidden at the Oluthuduwai beach today (13th August 2020). It is believed that these items might have been smuggled into the island by sea.
...2020-08-13
27 persons engaged in illegal fishing held in Eastern seas
The Eastern Naval Command, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Poonadi in Serunuwara, Kokkuthuduwai in Mullaitivu and Boulder Point in Trincomalee in the past two weeks, had apprehended twenty seven (27) persons engaged in illegal fishing.
...2020-08-13
Navy apprehends suspects with stock of smuggled turmeric
Upon detection of a suspicious trawler in the sea area about 10 nautical miles (18km) off the Chilaw Point, the Navy apprehended 04 suspects aboard, along with gunny sacks stuffed with turmeric, on 11th August 2020.
...2020-08-12
Navy seizes haul of illegal drugs in northern seas
The Navy managed to seize a haul of drug strain known to be Kerala cannabis, during a special operation carried out in the sea area about 22 nautical miles off Point Pedro on 11th August 2020.
...2020-08-12
SLNS ‘Hansaya’ receives new Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Commander Sanjaya Perera took command as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Personnel Carrier SLNS ‘Hansaya’ today (11th August 2020).
...2020-08-11
Navy Commander calls on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who was appointed as the 24th Commander of Sri Lanka Navy paid a courtesy call on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda in Ethul Kotte on 10th August 2020.
...2020-08-11
Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre releases 27 individuals
Twenty seven (27) individuals who stayed at the Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre in Galle left for their homes during the past few days, on successful completion of quarantine process.
...2020-08-10
Navy lends hand for beach cleaning campaigns
Taking an interest in beach cleaning efforts with a view to maintain an unspoiled coastal belt around the island, Sri Lanka Navy launched several beach clean-up drives in northern and southern parts of the island during the past week.
...2020-08-10
New Volleyball court at SLNS Thammanna declared open
The new Volleyball court constructed at SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command was declared open by Commander North Central Naval Area on a colourful note on 08th August 2020.
...2020-08-10
Navy assists apprehension of 04 persons with narcotics
As an extension of its regular anti-drug operations being carried out in view of creating a drug-free society, the Navy rendered assistance for apprehension of 04 suspects with narcotic substances in Ambalantota, Palaitivu Island and Periyakarsal areas in the past few days.
...2020-08-08
Navy-built RO plant vested in the general public
Being one of the forerunners in the national effort in eradication of the chronic kidney disease from the country, Sri Lanka Navy established its 758th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Panama today (07th August 2020).
...2020-08-07
4th Fast Attack Flotilla welcomes new Commanding Officer
Captain Harsha De Silva today (07th August 2020) took over duties as the new Commanding Officer of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, which is renowned as the ‘teeth arm’ of Sri Lanka Navy.
...2020-08-07
Commander of the Navy visits Navy General Hospital
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne made an inspection visit to the Navy General Hospital in Welisara on 06th August 2020. This turned out to be his very first visit to the Navy General Hospital, upon assumption of duties as Commander of the Navy.
...2020-08-07
