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Russia: Fire kills 14 sailors aboard navy research submersible

editorJul 3, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – A fire aboard a Russian navy research submersible has killed 14 crew members, the Russian defence ministry says. The crew was poisoned by fumes

Navy apprehends 31 over illegal fishing

editorJun 2, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Naval personnel onboard Inshore Patrol Craft attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 31 persons at two separate locations, during their routine patrols. Accordingly,

Three Indian Navy ships arrive at Trincomalee port

editorSep 8, 20180

UTV | COLOMBO – A trio of Indian Navy ships arrived at the port of Trincomalee on Friday (September 07). They will take part in

Navy proves professional expertise in salvage of HMNS SS Sagaing sank during WW II

utvnewsenglishApr 2, 20180

Secretary attends Navy Passing Out ceremony in Trincomalee

editorDec 19, 20170

UTV | COLOMBO – Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Kapila Waidyaratne, PC was the Chief Guest of the Navy Passing Out ceremony held at

Suspect arrested with heroin in Moratuwa

Staff WriterJul 14, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – On receipt of an intelligence information to the Navy, a group of Naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination

Seven Indian fishermen detained near Delft Island for poaching

Staff WriterJul 13, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Seven Indian fishermen along with two boats were detained by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) near Delft Island for poaching in Sri

More than 4,000 deserters arrested

Staff WriterJul 12, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Authorities are continuing to take action against armed forces personnel who are considered as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL). So far the

Two persons nabbed with 11kg of Kerala cannabis

Staff WriterJul 6, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, Naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command together with Peliyagoda Police nabbed two

Suspect arrested with 3kg of Kerala cannabis

Staff WriterJul 5, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – On receipt of intelligence information to the Navy, Naval personnel attached to the Western Naval Command in coordination with Kelaniya Police arrested