The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX 20) organized by the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end today (30^th January 2020).

During a search operation carried out in coordination with Police, Navy apprehended two(02) persons with a haul of unauthorized fishing nets at Eravur area on 30^th January 2020.

The Secretary Defence, Major General (Rted) Kamal Gunarathna visited the Naval Headquarters, today (31^st January 2020).

The Navy has been instrumental in bringing about initiatives for the conservation of sea turtles which have been classified as threatened or endangered species. As part of these initiatives, the Navy has been conducting a wide range of of sea turtle conservation projects, under the directives of Commander of the Navy and Steering Committee Head of Marine and Eco Friendly Projects, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.

A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) delegation called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters on 29^th January 2020.

The Navy seized 1kg and 900g of Kerala cannabis, during a search conducted with the Police at Kilinochchi on 29^th January 2020.

During a patrol carried out at Marsankudai in Keerimalai, Jaffna on 29^th January 2020, the Navy apprehended 04 persons who used unauthorized nets for fishing.

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 Indian nationals with a stock of gold being smuggled via sea, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Kudiramalai on 29^th January 2020.

The Navy found an explosive cache, during a search conducted in the beach area of Erakkandi on 29^th January 2020.

The Navy unearthed 18 live hand grenades, during a coordinated search conducted with the Police at Pudukuduirippu on 29^th January 2020.