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Navy assists conduct of Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on successful note
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, on the island of Nainativu in Jaffna, was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 10th and 11th October 2022....
2022-10-12
Navy players makes country proud in 08th Carrom World Championship-2022
The 08th Carrom World Championship -2022, organized by International Carrom Federation (ICF), was held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 03rd to 07th October. Representing Sri Lanka at the world stage, Navy’s Able Seaman Nishantha Fernando and Woman Able Seaman Joseph Roshita won silver and bronze medals respectively. ...
2022-10-11
Navy SC wins ‘Plate’ Championship of Inter-Club Rugby 7s -2022
Navy Sports Club (SC) won the ‘Plate’ Championship of Inter-Club Rugby 7s – 2022 held at the Racecourse ground on 08th and 09th October 2022. Accordingly, Navy SC defeated Army SC 26-10, playing some outstanding sevens rugby. ...
2022-10-11
Navy boxers shine at BASL Intermediate Boxing Meet 2022
The Intermediate Boxing Meet 2022, organized by Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) was held at Royal MAS Arena from 05th to 08th October 2022. The Navy boxers showcased note worthy performances through the tournament by winning 02 gold medals, 02 silver medals and 03 bronze medals....
2022-10-11
Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 comes to an end in Trincomalee
The Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 was successfully held in the inner harbour of Trincomalee from 04th to 07th October 2022, handing the men’s title to the Afloat Command and women’s championship to the Training Command. ...
2022-10-09
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 over 427 kg (wet weight), during a patrol carried out in Paramunai sea area of Kalpitiya on 07th October 2022....
2022-10-08
New academic building of SLNS Shiksha declared open
The three-storeyed academic building at SLNS Shiksha was declared open by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (07th October 2022). The Navy has been into develop infrastructure at its recruit training establishments, with a view to empowering naval personnel to be at the highest possible levels of proficiency in all respects....
2022-10-07
High Dependency Unit at Command Hospital (South) declared open
The opening of the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Command Hospital (South) in Boossa, Galle was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on 05th October 2022. The construction of this HDU was made possible by industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy and aid provided by Donor Institutions and Charity Organizations....
2022-10-06
Navy expands infrastructure at Morayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open navy-developed infrastructure at Morayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota today (05th October 2022). ...
2022-10-05
Defence Attaché at Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (04th October 2022)....
2022-10-04
Bangladesh DSCSC delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A group of student officers of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) visited the Navy Headquarters on 03rd October 2022. The 43 - member delegation comprising tri-service student officers of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College and members of the academic staff was led by Group Captain Amin Khan....
2022-10-04
Navy shines at inaugural Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2022
Sri Lanka Navy golfers made noteworthy performances and bagged several awards in the inaugural Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2022. The tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, concluded at Eagle Golf Link, China Bay in Trincomalee on 01st October 2022....
2022-10-03
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 calls at Port Apra in Guam during her home bound journey
Sri Lanka Navy officially took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Douglas Munro, provided by the United States, on 26th October 2021. Subsequently, she was designated with the Pennant Number P 627 in SLN Fleet and underwent certain modernization equipped to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy. The ship departed for Sri Lanka from the Port of Seattle, United States on 03rd September 2022....
2022-10-03
SLNS Gajabahu open doors for children on their special day
Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd October 2022 organized a special programme for the children, on the occasion of the World Children's Day celebrations, marked in Sri Lanka annually on 01st October. The programme was held onboard SLNS Gajabahu, allowing an unprecedented experience for a group of children who took part in the event. ...
2022-10-03
Three hundred and thirty three (333) well-groomed recruits of 247th intake pass out through the portals of SLNS Shiksha
After successful completion of their basic training, three hundred and thirty three (333) recruits of the 247th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa on 01st October 2022....
2022-10-02
