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Western Naval Command wins overall championship in Inter-command Table Tennis Tournament
The Inter-command Table Tennis Tournament was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex from 20th to 24th June 2023. Showcasing their exceptional table tennis skills, the men’s and women’s championship titles were won by the Western Naval Command. Meanwhile, the Northern Naval Command became runners up in both men’s and women’s categories. ...
2023-06-25
NDU delegation from People’s Republic of China visits Navy Headquarters
A National Defence University (NDU) delegation from the People’s Republic of China on 23rd June 2023 visited the Navy Headquarters. The 56-member delegation, led by Major General Zhang Changsheng, is currently in Sri Lanka, as part of the study tour from 21 to 24th June. ...
2023-06-24
IKAZUCHI (DD-107) of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force departs after formal visit
IKAZUCHI (DD-107) of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, which arrived in Colombo on 22nd June 2023, departed the island on 23rd June 2023. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo....
2023-06-24
Training Command showcases promising talents in Inter-command Triathlon Championship
In an exhilarating display of athleticism, the Inter-command Triathlon Championship unfolded at the Naval Dockyard and Sandy Bay beach on 18th June 2023. The event was graced by the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area, Commodore Mahesh De Silva. Showcasing the remarkable physical prowess and competitive spirit, the Training Command won both men’s and women’s overall team championships in the Inter-command Triathlon Championship....
2023-06-23
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Vijitha Marapana
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23rd June 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Vijitha Marapana who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed over 33 years....
2023-06-23
IKAZUCHI (DD-107) of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force arrives at port of Colombo
IKAZUCHI (DD-107) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (22nd June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2023-06-22
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
