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Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on State Minister of Defence
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of National Security & Disaster Management today (30th December 2022). ...
2022-12-30
Several facilities declared open in the Northern Naval Command
Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Aruna Tennakoon on 29th December 2022 declared open the renovated wardroom at SLNS Wasabha and a new building dedicated for the Naval Detachment ‘Queen's Tower’ in the Northern Naval Command. ...
2022-12-30
NMA launches her first ever annual journal; the Porthole
The Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee launched her first ever professional publication named ‘The Porthole’ an annual journal. Commandant NMA, Commodore Damian Fernando officially presented the first journal copy to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 29th December 2022. ...
2022-12-30
Navy and Police STF sign an MOU for mobile RO plant
Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Navy Headquarters on 29th December 2022. As part of the MOU, the Navy will build a mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for the Police STF contingent planned to join United Nations peacekeeping operations. ...
2022-12-30
Navy takes hold of smuggled stock of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya sea area
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves weighing about 150 kg (wet weight), during a patrol carried out in Lunuwila sea area of Kalpitiya on 28th December 2022. The consignment was adrift in the sea area when it was spotted by the Navy....
2022-12-30
A special religious programme at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya showers blessings on 72nd Anniversary of the Navy
As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 72nd Anniversary of the Navy, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 28th December 2022, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa. ...
2022-12-29
Commander of the Navy meets with Commander of the Air Force
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (28th December 2022) met with Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters. ...
2022-12-29
Commander of the Navy calls on Commander of the Army
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera called on Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters today (28th December 2022). ...
2022-12-29
Blood donation camp held in view of 72nd Anniversary of the Navy successfully concludes in Western Naval Command
A blood donation campaign organised in view of the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy was successfully held at the Navy General Hospital in Welisara on 27th December 2022. ...
2022-12-28
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Chief of Defence Staff
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva at the Office of Chief of Defence Staff today (27th December 2022). ...
2022-12-27
Former Commander of the Navy Admiral DAMR Samarasekera (Retired) passed away
The twelfth (12th) Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral DAMR Samarasekera (Retired) passed away on 23rd December 2022. He was one of the distinguished Commanders who led the Sri Lanka Navy in its glorious history....
2022-12-27
Navy clinches Masters’ Championship title at 71st Life Saving Games - 2022
Sri Lanka Navy lifesavers won the Masters’ Championship title at the 71st Life Saving Games - 2022 held on 23rd and 24th December 2022. The championship, held at Sri Lanka Police Aquatic Sports Pool and Mount Lavinia Beach, was organized by the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association....
2022-12-27
Junior sailors’ welfare facilities further expanded in Northwestern Naval Command
At the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva declared open a new building at the Naval Detachment Anawasala on 23rd December 2022. The facility was made available with a view to expanding welfare facilities for junior sailors attached to SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command. ...
2022-12-26
Commander of the Navy pays homage to places of worship in Anuradhapura and receives blessings
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid homage to the Atamasthana (8 sacred locations) and several other places of worship in Anuradhapura on 24th December 2022. The visit turned out to be his maiden tour to Anuradhapura, after taking the office as 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. During the visit, Commander of the Navy was accompanied by Mrs Mala Lamahewa, the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit....
2022-12-25
Navy passes festive message through Christmas Carols
Navy Christmas Carols 2022 on the theme " May your days be merry and bright and may all your Christmases be white" organized by the Navy Christian Council in collaboration with Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and Navy Band was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in Naval Headquarters on 23rd December 2022....
2022-12-24
