Event News
INS Nireekshak arrives at port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak which serves as a Diving Support Vessel (DSV) in the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (28th February 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
28 Feb 2022
Commander of the Navy’s formal visit to Pakistan concludes on successful note
Concluding his formal visit to Pakistan on a successful note, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne returned to the island on 26th February 2022.
27 Feb 2022
Commander of the Navy embarks on official visit to Pakistan
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, called on the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2022.
23 Feb 2022
CISM Day Run -2022 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and with the attendance of Tri-Service Commanders in Colombo today (20th February 2022).
20 Feb 2022
Australian Defence delegation calls on Commander of the Navy
The Assistant Secretary of Global Interests Branch in the International Policy Division, Department of Defence Australia, Mr Tom Menadue called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (18th February 2022).
18 Feb 2022
CONEX – 22 concludes on successful note
The fourth edition of Colombo Naval Exercise -2022 (CONEX-22), hosted by Sri Lanka Navy to further hone professionalism and experiences of naval personnel, concluded on a successful note on 14th February 2022.
15 Feb 2022
Commander of the Navy makes formal visit to North Central Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne embarked on an official visit to the North Central Naval Command on 12th February 2022 and looked into the operational and administrative functions of the Command.
13 Feb 2022
Newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (10th February 2022).
10 Feb 2022
Navy official web adjudged the Most Popular Government Website at ‘Best Web 2021’
The awards ceremony of ‘Best Web 2021’ was held at the LK Domain Registry - an independent body registering domains for local websites, on 26th January 2022. Sri Lanka Navy’s official website ‘www.navy.lk’ was adjudged the Most Popular Website as well as the Bronze Winner in the Government Category at ‘Best Web 2021’. The awards received in this regard at the awards ceremony were handed over to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 08th February 2022.
09 Feb 2022
Awareness programme conducted on rich biodiversity of Mannar
An awareness programme to shed light on Mannar area, its biodiversity and migratory birds was held at SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command on 05th February 2022. The programme was conducted by Prof. Sampath Seneviratne of the University of Colombo.
08 Feb 2022