In support of the government’s efforts to control the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID – 19), Sri Lanka Navy, under the able guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, has been conducting various programmes making use of its manpower, expertise and resources.

Navy nabbed three (03) persons for engaging in illegal fishing in the seas South of Mannar on 18^th March 2020.

During a joint operation conducted in Pesalai area by Sri Lanka Navy and Mannar Police Narcotic Bureau, a person with heroin was apprehended on 18^th March 2020.

During a search operation carried out today on 18^th March 2020, Navy personnel have been able to hold a haul of unauthorized nets, in the Batticoloa lagoon area.

In an attempt to stop the spread of Corona virus in the country, Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind sterilization of the Election Secretariat, today (19th March 2020).

The Navy apprehended a person with a locally made gun, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police in Rottai, Pothuvil today (18^th March 2020).

During an operation conducted in Wankalaipadu, Mannar on 17^th March 2020, Sri Lanka Navy held two persons with an outboard motor sans license.

Going by an idea mooted by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Siva, foundation stone laying for a indoor sports complex of the Welisara Naval Complex was held on an auspicious note today (18^th March 2020).

In a bid to arrest the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID – 19) in the island, Sri Lanka Navy engaged in a programme of disinfecting the Trincomalee railway station today (18^th March 2020).

The Inter Command Hockey Tournament of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the hockey ground of SLNS Lanka in Welisara from 15^th to 17^th March 2020. Representing all Naval Commands, more than 200 players participated in this tournament.