Event News
Sri Lanka’s first-ever underwater museum declared open in Galle
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva declared open Sri Lanka’s first-ever underwater museum off Galle shores on 05th April 2020.
17 Jun 2020
Another 06 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following their full recovery from COVID – 19 taking total recoveries to 740
Another six (06) naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from the hospitals following their full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 16th June 2020.
17 Jun 2020
Person with local cannabis held during coordinated operation
The Navy apprehended a person with 860g of local cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted with the Police in Thanamalwila on 15th June 2020.
16 Jun 2020
Navy finds unauthorized fishing net used for illegal fishing
The Navy managed to find an unauthorized fishing net hidden at Palchenei beach, during a search conducted in Kathiraweli on 15th June 2020.
16 Jun 2020
Another 22 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following their full recovery from COVID – 19 taking total recoveries to 734
Another twenty two (22) naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from the hospitals following their full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 15th June 2020.
16 Jun 2020
Navy apprehends 03 persons engaged in fishing without valid permit
The Navy apprehended 03 persons for engaging in fishing without valid permit in the sea area of Kumburupiddi in Trincomalee on 13th June 2020.
15 Jun 2020
Kalpitiya Quarantine Centre releases another 05 individuals on completion of quarantine process
Five (05) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre operated by the Navy in Kalpitiya, left for their homes on 14th June 2020.
15 Jun 2020
Another 33 naval personnel discharged from hospitals following their full recovery from COVID – 19, total recoveries rise to 712
Another thirty three (33) naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from the hospitals following their full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 14th June 2020. p>
15 Jun 2020
Commander of the Navy takes part in beach cleaning programme at Gintota
Another beach cleaning drive conducted by the Navy in view of protecting and preserving pristine beaches in the island got off the ground at the Gintota beach with the participation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today (13th June 2020).
13 Jun 2020
Navy seizes over 104kg of Kerala cannabis
The Navy seized a large haul of Kerala cannabis during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Kusumanthurei, Jaffna on 12th June 2020.
13 Jun 2020















