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INS Vagir concludes official visit and departs the island
The Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir, which arrived in Colombo on 19th June 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (22nd June). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine in compliance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo....
2023-06-22
Navy seizes 04 poaching trawlers in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 21st June 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 04 Indian trawlers with 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna....
2023-06-22
Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka and Maldives meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, H.E. Maged Mosleh met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (21st June 2023). ...
2023-06-21
Sri Lanka Navy joins crew of INS Vagir to mark International Day of Yoga
The High Commission of India in Colombo, the crew of Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir and the Sri Lanka Navy marked the International Day of Yoga today (21st June 2023). The special yoga programme in this regard was held at the Colombo harbour under the patronage of the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay and the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). The event was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2023-06-21
Rear Admiral Janaka Nissanka honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (21st June 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Janaka Nissanka who retired from his distinguished naval service which spanned over 33 years....
2023-06-21
French Naval Ship Dupuy de Lôme arrives in Colombo
The French Naval Ship Dupuy de Lôme arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21st June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition. ...
2023-06-21
Navy takes hold of poaching trawler with 09 Indian fishermen in Delft sea area
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on 20th June 2023 off Urimunai of the Delft Island, Jaffna led to the interception of an Indian poaching trawler (01) with nine (09) Indian fishermen. ...
2023-06-21
PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ leaves after successful naval exercise
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ which arrived in Colombo on 18th June 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (20th June). On her departure, PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ also conducted a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Gajabahu. ...
2023-06-20
Gold medal winning Navy athletes recognized with cash prizes as token of appreciation
Sri Lanka Navy gold medalists in international athletic meets – Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne and Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, with their medals and awards, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th June 2023). Appreciative of their performances, which brought a lot of credit to the motherland, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, who is also the President of Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board, awarded cash prizes to both athletes and encouraged them to pursue their sporting career. ...
2023-06-20
Navy lends helping hand to devotees engage in ‘Paada Yaathra’
Sri Lanka Navy on 10th June 2023 began providing assistance to devotees who are marching the annual foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ from Jaffna to Sella Kathragama. Accordingly, the Navy looked into the requirements of the pilgrims marching the segment from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inspected the services provided by the Navy for the convenience of devotees and joined the foot pilgrimage heading Katharagama, on 15th June....
2023-06-19
Newly appointed Commandant National Defence College calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Commandant of National Defence College, Major General Senarath Yapa (Retd) called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (19th June 2023). ...
2023-06-19
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda takes over command of North Central Naval Area
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda assumed duties as Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (19th June 2023)....
2023-06-19
Submarine ‘INS Vagir’ arrives in Colombo
‘INS Vagir’ – a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (19th June 2023) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision of naval traditions. ...
2023-06-19
PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (18th June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2023-06-18
Three hundred and thirty (330) Navy recruits pass out in Boossa
In a colourful ceremony, three hundred and thirty (330) recruits of the 251st intake of Sri Lanka Navy Regular and Volunteer Forces passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna on 17th June 2023. The recruits consisted of 278 from the Regular Force and another 52 from the Volunteer Force....
2023-06-18
