Event News
Sea turtle rescued after being found injured at Kankesanthurai beach
The Navy managed to rescue an injured sea turtle at the beach near Kankesanthurai harbour on 23rd January 2020.
24 Jan 2020
Navy recovers about 1.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis
The Navy recovered approximately 1kg and 500g of Kerala Cannabis during a search conducted in the beach area of Kadaikadu, Jaffna on 23rd January 2020.
24 Jan 2020
Three persons with Kerala Cannabis apprehended by Navy’s assistance
The Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Division-East apprehended two persons who were transferring Kerala cannabis and one drug dealer in the area, during a raid carried out at Munachchenai area in Kinniya on 22nd January 2020.
23 Jan 2020
Navy assists to apprehend a suspect with Kerala Cannabis
A drug dealer with about 460g of Kerala Cannabis was apprehended during a raid carried out by the Navy in coordination with SL Police, at Manalthottam area in Kalpitiya, on 22nd January 2020.
23 Jan 2020
Navy sportsmen excelled at the 13th South Asian Games felicitated
A ceremony to felicitate the Navy sportsmen and women who brought fame to Sri Lanka, representing the country in the 13th South Asian Games,
23 Jan 2020
INS “Airavat” departs the island on completion of successful tour
Indian Naval Ship “Airavat” which arrived Sri Lanka on 20th January 2020, departed from the port of Colombo today (22nd January 2020) on completion of a successful tour. Sri Lanka Navy made customary farewell to the departing ship, in compliance with naval traditions.
22 Jan 2020
A person apprehended with heroin by Navy-Police joint operation
A person with heroin was apprehended by Sri Lanka Navy during a joint operation conducted in coordination with District Anti Corruption Unit, at Erukkulampiddi area in Mannar, on 21st January 2020.
22 Jan 2020
Navy shares its experience in coral farming and conservation with university students
A group of undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna, with a view to launching a coral farming and conservation project, engaged in a training programme with the Sri Lanka Navy on 18th January 2020.
22 Jan 2020
Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with stock of Kerala cannabis being transported in a bus
The Navy, with the assistance of the Anti-Narcotics Bureau, managed to apprehend 03 suspects who were transporting about 176kg of Kerala cannabis in a bus in Palaviya area, Puttalam on 22nd January 2020.
22 Jan 2020
Navy, Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conduct Search and Rescue training exercise off Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) training exercise to locate survivors of emergency evacuation, in the event of a disaster aboard a ship. Accordingly, this simulated exercise was successfully carried out off Negombo on 21st January 2020.
22 Jan 2020
