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Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Nishantha Amarosa
After 35 years of exceptional service and remarkable contribution to the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Nishantha Amarosa bade farewell to his illustrious naval career today (23rd July 2023)....
2023-07-23
Mangrove planting initiative takes root in Northwestern Naval Command
Coinciding with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (26th July), the Sri Lanka Navy on 14th and 21st July launched a mangrove planting initiative in Kappaladi of Kalpitiya and salt marshes of Malwathu Oya, joining hands with the Ministry of Environment and Dilmah Tea....
2023-07-23
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish sudden fire erupted in Vavuniya
The Sri Lanka Navy rushed its firefighting team to Irattaperiyakulam in Vavuniya following a sudden fire broke out at a coir mill on the night of 21st July 2023. ...
2023-07-22
Navy organizes leadership training and awareness programme for school children
The Sri Lanka Navy arranged a training and awareness program to enhance the leadership abilities of young men and women, with a view to encouraging future leaders to realize their responsible role in building a prosperous nation. The initial phase of the programme involved arranging a leadership training and awareness event for 158 school children. These students were selected from 16 different schools in the Colombo area and are about to finish their school education. The segments of the programme were held at the Navy Headquarters, Colombo harbour and Welisara Naval Complex today (21st July ...
2023-07-21
Senior officers of JMSDF ship SAMIDARE (DD-106) call on Commander of the Navy
The Commander, 01st Surface Group and Flag Officer of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) SAMIDARE (DD-106), Rear Admiral NISHIYAMA Takahiro and Commanding Officer of SAMIDARE (DD-106), Commander OKUMURA Kenji called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (21st July 2023). SAMIDARE (DD-106) arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th July with a view to strengthening cooperation with partner navies in the Indo-Pacific region. ...
2023-07-21
Sixty nine (69) nurses completed training at Naval Nurses’ Training School awarded diplomas
In a momentous ceremony held on 20th July 2023, sixty nine (69) of dedicated and skilled nurses proudly received their well-deserved diplomas, marking the successful completion of their nursing diploma course. This batch of naval nurses belong to the 2018 and 2019 batches of the Naval Nurses’ Training School in Welisara which is affiliated to Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Major General Milinda Peiris. The event was also atten...
2023-07-21
Commander of the Navy visits North Central Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on an official visit to the North Central Naval Command on 18th, 19th and 20th July 2023. During this visit, he looked into the operational and welfare matters of the command and addressed a cross-section of officers and sailors at SLNS Thammanna. In his addresses, the Commander of the Navy emphasized the importance of operational readiness and shed light on as how to address various challenges confronted by naval personnel. ...
2023-07-21
JMSDF ship SAMIDARE (DD-106) arrives at port of Colombo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer SAMIDARE today (20th July 2023) arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. ...
2023-07-20
Commodore Chandima Silva assumes duties as Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Commodore Chandima Silva assumed duties as Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) at his office in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 19th July 2023. ...
2023-07-20
Navy nets Kerala Cannabis stash valued at over Rs. 11 Mn in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 35kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in the Mamunai area of Jaffna today (19th July 2023). ...
2023-07-19
Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course successfully concludes in Maho
Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris on 18th July 2023 presided over the insignia pinning and certificate awarding ceremony of the Bomb Disposal Qualifying Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Bomb Disposal Training School in Maho. ...
2023-07-19
Navy takes hold of 02 dinghies with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies loaded with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 18th July 2023. ...
2023-07-19
Navy apprehends 16 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Kadaikadu, Nagar Kovil and Chundikulam in Jaffna on 16th and 17th July 2023, led to the apprehension of 16 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these operations, the Navy also held 04 dinghies, diving equipment and fishing gear used for these illegal acts. ...
2023-07-18
Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka provides medical equipment to Navy General Hospital, Welisara
As part of social responsibility initiatives being implemented under the patronage of Director of Hospital Services Council Sri Lanka, Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Rajawelle Subuthi Thera, a magnanimous programme focused on distribution of medical equipment to government hospitals, including the Navy General Hospital, Welisara was held at the Naval complex in Welisara on 17th July 2023. The programme which was a significant gesture aimed at bolstering healthcare services, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-07-18
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka visits newly inaugurated Diving Club at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Juli Chung visited the newly established ‘Malima Diving Club’ at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 15th July 2023. The occasion was attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and a group of senior officers from the Eastern Naval Command....
2023-07-17
