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Navy’s sporting legacy glows bright at Colours Awarding Ceremony – 2024

The highly anticipated Navy Colours Awarding Ceremony 2024, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board, unfolded with grandeur at the Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall in Welisara on 11th December 2024. The vibrant ceremony was honoured by the presence of the Commander of the Navy and President of the Navy Sports Board, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. During the event, 326 exceptional sportsmen and women, who represented the Navy, were recognized for their outstanding achievements across 35 out of 42 sports disciplines at Naval Command, Defence Services, as well as national and int...

2024-12-12

1062nd RO plant built by Navy declared open in Urumalai

The Sri Lanka Navy inaugurated its 1062nd Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant as part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project on 11th December 2024. The opening ceremony at St. Lawrence's Church in Urumalai, Talaimannar, was presided over by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara. ...

2024-12-12

A powerful message on AIDS awareness delivered via street drama at Naval Dockyard

The Navy facilitated the conduct of a street drama, staged at the Naval Dockyard premises, on 06th December 2024. This creative and interactive initiative aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS while fostering understanding and compassion within the naval personnel and their family members. HIV poses a major threat to global public health, affecting communities worldwide. To raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by this virus, the United Nations observes 01st December each year as World AIDS Day....

2024-12-12

05 new RO plants declared open for community use in Anuradhapura

The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in partnership with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is leading a project to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the Anuradhapura district. On 10th December 2024, 05 more RO plants were inaugurated at Kaduruwewa and Kalesiyambalawa in Thalawa Divisional Secretariat and Kudabiliwewa, Kithsiri and Gangasiripura in Thambuththegama Divisional Secretariat, as an extension of this project. ...

2024-12-11

Charity group led by Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan visits ‘Anchorage’ Naval Care Centre in Welisara

A charity group led by Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan from Australia, comprising 42 members, visited ‘Anchorage’ – the Naval Care Centre in Welisara on 10th December 2024. The group’s visit was driven by a noble mission to support wounded-in-action veterans and enhance their quality of life....

2024-12-11

Aloka Puja at Sandahiru Seya blesses Navy on 74th Anniversary

The Sri Lanka Navy organized an Aloka Puja to illuminate the Sandahiru Seya premises, to invoke blessings on the occasion of 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy on 09th December 2024. The event was presided by Deputy Area Commander North Central Naval Area, Commodore Mangala Mummullage....

2024-12-11

Deputy Director of Defence and Security Cooperation Department of French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs meets with Commander of the Navy

A French delegation comprising Deputy Director of the Defence and Security Cooperation Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jerome BRESSON and French Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Emmanuel PELTRIAUX met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 10th December 2024. ...

2024-12-11

New Naval Attaché at Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy

The new Naval Attaché at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Captain ZHENG Zhaoping called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 10th December 2024....

2024-12-11

Navy Team “B” wins championship of “Waves & Wings” Beach Handball Tournament 2024

The ‘Waves and Wings’ Beach Handball Tournament, organized by Rotaract Colombo West, took place on 07th and 08th December 2024, at Mount Lavinia Beach. The championship match featured an exciting face-off between the Navy ‘A’ and Navy ‘B’ teams, with Navy ‘B’ emerging as champions and Navy ‘A’ securing the runner-up position....

2024-12-11

Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices

Separate search operations conducted by the Navy at the Fishing Observation Point of Palleimunai in Mannar and Mohoththuwaram beach area of Ilangathurei in Trincomalee on 07th and 09th December 2024 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects together with a dinghy for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers and another 03 persons along with a dinghy for using explosives for fishing activities. ...

2024-12-10

Navy conducts dental clinics in Embilipitiya

The Directorate of Dental Services Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and Good Neighbours Foundation (Guarantee) Limited, successfully conducted another phase of a dental care initiative in Embilipitiya area on 05th and 06th December 2024. ...

2024-12-10

Commander of the Navy calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office today (10th December 2024). ...

2024-12-10

Gilanpasa Puja and Alms Giving held at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in view of 74th Anniversary of Navy

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa attended religious rituals where Alms Giving was held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy today (09th December 2024). In addition, a Gilanpasa Buddha Puja ritual was also held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises on 08th December. The events have been organized as part of the religious segment of the 74th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy. ...

2024-12-10

Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence

The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation's maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today, 09th December 2024. Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of programmes are being conducted across all Naval Commands, highlighting the Navy's enduring traditions and religious practices as part of the anniversary festivities....

2024-12-09

Two (02) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters intercepted

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard intercepted 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehended Indian fishermen, during a special operation conducted off the Delft Island on 08th December 2024....

2024-12-08