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Facilities in North Central Naval Command expanded
The Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara declared open newly constructed Junior Sailors’ Messes at SLNS Gajaba and SLNS Pussadewa in the North Central Naval Command on 18th and 19th October 2024....
2024-10-26
Commander of the Navy visits Naval Complex, Welisara
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to the Naval Complex, Welisara on 25th October 2024. The visit focused on reviewing key welfare, construction, and operational developments within the complex. Additionally, Vice Admiral Perera addressed a cross-section of officers and sailors in the Welisara Naval Complex, underscoring Navy’s commitment to enhancing its operations and personnel welfare....
2024-10-26
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis from Nainativu Island, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Wallikkadu beach area on the Nainativu Island, Jaffna on 24th October 2024 led to the recovery of about 2.065kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2024-10-25
Navy seizes over 2040kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam and Norochcholai
The Navy seized over 2040kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate operations conducted in the Puttalam lagoon as well as Palaviya and Norochcholai sea areas on 22nd and 23rd October 2024. One of the operations also resulted in the seizure of a lorry loaded with smuggled Tendu leaves. ...
2024-10-25
Accommodation facilities expanded in Northern Naval Command
The Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe declared open a newly constructed Junior Sailors’ Mess at the Pallikuda Coastal Observation Point on 23rd October 2024. This facility, established under the guidance of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Navy, aims to enhance welfare amenities for junior sailors attached to SLNS Welusumana in the Northern Naval Command....
2024-10-25
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Hon. Prime Minister
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Honourable Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (24th October 2024)....
2024-10-24
Commander of the Navy declares open VNF Museum
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inaugurated a newly established museum at the Volunteer Naval Headquarters today (24th October 2024). The event was attended by Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana, Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF), and Mrs. Dilrukshi Martenstyn, the beloved wife of late Commander (VNF) Cedric Martenstyn....
2024-10-24
Commander of the Navy presides over closing of VNF Annual Training Camp 2024 in Welisara
In a dignified sequence, the inspection of divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp was held at the VNF Headquarters on 24th October 2024. At the invitation of the Commandant VNF, Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana and Commanding Officer VNF, Commodore Susantha Dharmasiri the occasion was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. ...
2024-10-24
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehends 16 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehension of 16 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters. This special operation was conducted off the Kachchativu Island, Jaffna on 23rd October 2024....
2024-10-24
Commander of the Navy hosts evening reception for officers of NDC Course
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera hosted a customary evening reception for the officers of the Course No 03 of National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 23rd October 2024. ...
2024-10-24
Commander of the Navy addresses officers of Course No. 03 at National Defence College
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera conducted a guest lecture for the officers of course No. 03 at National Defence College (NDC) Sri Lanka on 23rd October 2024. The course is followed by senior officers from the tri-forces and police, both from Sri Lanka and abroad....
2024-10-24
Several facilities expanded in Northern Naval Command
In an effort to enhance facilities at SLNS Uththara of the Northern Naval Command, the renovated badminton court and upgraded main galley were officially opened on 22nd October 2024. The opening was presided over by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe....
2024-10-24
Navy assists transfer of injured fisherman rescued through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler at sea south-east of Sri Lanka, about 179 nautical miles (331km) off Kirinda. The fisherman was brought to the Offshore Patrol Limit of Galle, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore today (23rd October 2024), he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital of Karapitiya, for medical attention by the Navy....
2024-10-23
RABS conducts disaster response training programme for National Disaster Relief Services Centre
The Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) on 21st October 2024 commenced a disaster response training programme for the officials of National Disaster Relief Services Centre. ...
2024-10-23
Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association pins poppy flower on Commander of the Navy recollecting memories of fallen war heroes
In view of the poppy flower campaign launched to commemorate fallen war heroes, the President of Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd) pinned a poppy flower on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd October 2024)....
2024-10-23
