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Navy affirms to perform its entrusted role on first working day of 2023
An official ceremony to mark the commencement of duties of the year 2023 was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters this morning (02nd January 2022)....
2023-01-02
Navy takes over hoisting of National Flag at Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at President’s House
Sri Lanka Navy took over the customary duty of the hoisting of National Flag at the Galle Face and Ceremonial Guard at the President’s House from Sri Lanka Army, at the Galle Face and Navy Headquarters on 31st December 2022 and today (01st January 2023). ...
2023-01-01
New Year Message of Commander of the Navy
As the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, I sincerely wish all naval personnel, civil staff employees and their families a prosperous and happy New Year 2023 that will fulfill your hopes and good intentions....
2023-01-01
Naval person rescues a man from watery grave off Kudawa, Kalpitiya
A naval person managed to rescue a man who was at the risk of drowning in the sea area of Kudawa in Kalpitiya on 30th December 2022. The sailor who is attached to SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command came to the rescue, as he was on duty at a nearby roadblock....
2022-12-31
Navy takes hold of over 1797kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves in Negombo
A special search operation carried out by the Navy in Duwa area, Negombo on 30th December 2022 led to the seizure of a lorry transferring over 1797kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves and apprehension of a suspect involved in the illegal act....
2022-12-31
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
