Event News
Commander of the Navy inaugurates several facilities in Welisara Naval Complex
The Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa opened several facilities in the Welisara Naval Complex today (30th December 2024). The facilities included a hockey pavilion, a Seva Vanitha Utility Centre, and married quarters, all aimed at improving the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families.
30 Dec 2024
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th December 2024, departed the island today (30th December), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.
30 Dec 2024
49th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine launched
The 49th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine published by the Directorate of Naval Media was presented to the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Chief Editor of the magazine, Commander (VNF) Saliya Sudusinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th December 2024).
30 Dec 2024
Chief of Defence Staff visits Navy Headquarters
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva today (30th December 2024) visited the Navy Headquarters, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera.
30 Dec 2024
Commander of the Navy promoted to the rank of Admiral
The President Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera to the rank of Admiral effective from today (30th December 2024).
30 Dec 2024
Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond and Joint Maritime Air Operations Concept launched
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera officially launched the Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond (NAVSTRAT – 2030) and Joint Maritime Air Operations Concept today (30th December 2024) at Navy Headquarters. These initiatives were introduced via the Sri Lanka Navy's official website.
30 Dec 2024
Commodore Pradeep Karunathilake assumes duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Commodore Pradeep Karunathilake assumed duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (30th December 2024).
30 Dec 2024
Naval personnel welfare is prioritized with several facilities in Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa opened several facilities in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 29th December 2024. These newly built and upgraded facilities were opened to enhance the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families.
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