Event News
47th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine launched
The 47th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine published by the Directorate of Naval Media was presented to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Chief Editor of the magazine, Commander (VNF) SR Sudusinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (27th November 2023).
27 Nov 2023
All-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies invoke blessings on 73rd Anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended the all-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 24th and 25th November 2023. The meritorious events were organized by the Buddhist Association of the Navy to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 73rd Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy.
25 Nov 2023
Navy assists the conduct of community clinic and health camp in Hindu Cultural Hall, Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with the Lions Clubs of Trincomalee to conduct a community eye clinic and non-communicable diseases prevention programme at the Hindu Cultural Hall, Trincomalee on 22nd November 2023.
25 Nov 2023
Certificate awarding of “Operational Coordination of Emergency Response at Sea” advanced training module held in Trincomalee
The certificate awarding of “Operational Coordination of Emergency Response at Sea” advanced training module was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 24th November 2023. The training module, tailored for officers and sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was conducted by the French MRCC of Reunion Island.
25 Nov 2023
Commander of the Navy attends graduation ceremony of NDC Course No.2
The graduation ceremony of Course No.2 of the National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka was held under the auspices of the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at Eagles’ Lakeside, Aththidiya on 21st November 2023. The colourful ceremony, held in dignified sequence, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
24 Nov 2023
Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma retires from naval service
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23rd November 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Jalaj Ponnamperuma who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years.
23 Nov 2023
Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service held to commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended the Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service at All Saints' Church – Borella on 21st November 2023.
22 Nov 2023
Annual Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote supported by Navy
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy on 18th and 19th November 2023.
20 Nov 2023
33rd Junior Naval Staff Course concludes in Trincomalee
The 33rd Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) successfully concluded at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 18th November 2023. The certificate awarding ceremony, held at the auditorium of NMA, was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage.
19 Nov 2023
Commander of the Navy hosts evening reception for officer of NDC Course
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera hosted a customary evening reception for the officers of the Course No 2 of National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 17th November 2023.
18 Nov 2023