Event News
Two-storeyed pilgrims’ hall of Muhudu Maha Viharaya declared open after Navy completed construction in record time
The newly constructed two-storeyed pilgrims’ hall (Vishrama Shala) of Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pothuvil, Ampara, for the accommodation of devotees venerating this historic temple, was declared open on 15th August 2020.
16 Aug 2020
Navy-constructed Sangha Council Building of Amarapura Sect declared open
The new Sangha Council Building of Amarapura Sect was declared open by the Prime Minister, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa in Wellawatta on 15th August 2020 and the occasion was also joined by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
16 Aug 2020
Bangladesh Defence Adviser pays farewell courtesy call on Navy Commander
Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim, Defence Advisor of High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka paid a farewell courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 14th August 2020.
15 Aug 2020
Australian Department of Defence donates stock of PPE to Navy
The Department of Defence of Australian Government handed over a stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth Rs. 23.4 million to Sri Lanka Navy, during a simple ceremony held at the official residence of the Australian High Commissioner in Colombo today (14th August 2020).
14 Aug 2020
69 senior sailors receive interest free loans
Sri Lanka Navy granted an interest free loan worth Rs. 500,000 each, to 69 senior sailors today (13th August 2020). The beneficiaries received their cheques in this regard from Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne during a simple ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters.
13 Aug 2020
SLNS ‘Hansaya’ receives new Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Commander Sanjaya Perera took command as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Personnel Carrier SLNS ‘Hansaya’ today (11th August 2020).
11 Aug 2020
Navy Commander calls on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who was appointed as the 24th Commander of Sri Lanka Navy paid a courtesy call on Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda in Ethul Kotte on 10th August 2020.
11 Aug 2020
Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre releases 27 individuals
Twenty seven (27) individuals who stayed at the Boossa Naval Quarantine Centre in Galle left for their homes during the past few days, on successful completion of quarantine process.
10 Aug 2020
Navy lends hand for beach cleaning campaigns
Taking an interest in beach cleaning efforts with a view to maintain an unspoiled coastal belt around the island, Sri Lanka Navy launched several beach clean-up drives in northern and southern parts of the island during the past week.
10 Aug 2020
Navy-built RO plant vested in the general public
Being one of the forerunners in the national effort in eradication of the chronic kidney disease from the country, Sri Lanka Navy established its 758th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Panama today (07th August 2020).
07 Aug 2020