The passing out parade of 329 regular recruits belonging to the 234^thintake was held yesterday (26^th January) at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa, marking the completion of their 06 month basic training course.

Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with Sri Lanka Coast Guard, released another thirteen (13) Indian fishing trawlers which had been apprehended on several occasions due to trespassing and illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters, yesterday (26^th January).

The Colombo Naval Exercise 2019 (CONEX 19) was inaugurated onboard SLNS Sindurala this morning (26^th January) under the patronage of Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge.

A group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command, in coordination with Mannar Police apprehended two suspects with 2kg of Kerala Cannabis, during a raid carried out in Mannar town yesterday (25^th January).

Marine personnel attached to the Eastern Naval command in coordination with STF personnel of Sardhapura Police during a raid arrested 04 persons who were loading and transferring sand of Mahaweli River, without a valid permit.

The Australian Government handed over 03 Stabicraft to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard during a ceremony held at SLNS Rangalla in the Colombo harbour premises today (25th January).

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva visited the Eastern Naval Command on last 21 and 22 January.

A group of naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command held 02 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets in the sea area 01 nautical mile east of the Palaithivu Island yesterday (24^th January).

Responding to the information provided by Kaluthara (South) Police, a team of lifesaving sailors attached to the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief unit of Sri Lanka Navy, rescued a person who was drowning near the North bridge of Kalu Ganga, yesterday evening (24 January).

Six (06) persons who were transferring sand in Dehiwatta area, Kantale were apprehended by a troop of Marine personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command in coordination with Police STF-Trincomalee, yesterday (24^th January).