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Sri Lanka Navy steps up relief operations in flood-affected areas, rescues 172 marooned flood victims
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Sri Lanka Navy steps up relief operations in flood-affected areas, rescues 172 marooned flood victims

Sri Lanka Navy said it has stepped-up flood relief operations following the adverse weather condition and naval personnel are currently…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/05/2018
Sri Lanka Navy foils Kankesanthurai smuggling attempt
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Sri Lanka Navy foils Kankesanthurai smuggling attempt

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested two suspects off the seas of Kankesanthurai, while allegedly attempting to smuggle a stock…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/01/2018
JUST IN: Two killed in Dewundara sea collision
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JUST IN: Two killed in Dewundara sea collision

Two people have died following a collision between a container and a multi-day fishing trawler off the Dewundara seas. One…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/01/2018
Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds
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Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds

The Met Department says, the low pressure area in the South-east Bay of Bengal is located 1,100 km away from…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Twenty Indian fisherman arrested
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Twenty Indian fisherman arrested

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 20 Indian fishermen on charges of breaching the Sri Lankan maritime boundary. According to…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/2017

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