Event News
All-night pirith chanting and alms giving held at SLNS Gemunu in view of 67th Navy Day
An all-night pirith chanting ceremony followed by an alms giving was held at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on 2nd and 3rd December 2017 in view of the 67th Navy Day, the annual celebration of the Sri Lanka Navy.
03 Dec 2017
French Naval Ship ‘Auvergne’ arrives at port of Colombo
French Naval Ship ‘Auvergne’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (03 December). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in accordance with naval customs upon her arrival. The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E. Jean-Marin Schuh and several officials from the French Embassy were present on the harbour premises to receive the French vessel.
03 Dec 2017
Three hundred and eighty three recruit sailors of 230th regular intake pass out in Poonewa
Three hundred and eighty three (383) naval recruits belonging to the 230th regular intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa yesterday (02 December). The Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rasika Dissanayake graced the passing out ceremony as the Chief Guest and took the salute.
03 Dec 2017