Event News
10th edition of Sri Lanka Navy Journal launched
A copy of the 10th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy Journal published by the Naval Research Wing was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne by Head of Naval Research Wing, Captain Aruna Wijayawardana at the Navy Headquarters today (15th July 2022).
15 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon assumes command of Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon today (12th July 2022) assumed office as Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters.
12 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy effective from 09th July 2022. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over the letter of appointment to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and expressed his best wishes to him at the Navy Headquarters today (12th July 2022).
12 Jul 2022
Newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera meets Commander of the Navy
The President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, effective from 09th July 2022. The newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (12th July) at the Navy Headquarters where Commander of the Navy officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera and extended him best wishes.
12 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumes duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters in Welisara today (11th July 2022).
11 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva retires from naval service
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed for about 36 years, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva retired from naval service today (09th July 2022).
09 Jul 2022
Netherlands Ambassador meets Commander of the Navy
The Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Tanja Gonggrijp met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (08th July 2022).
08 Jul 2022
Outgoing Defence Attaché at Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The outgoing Defence Attaché at Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, Captain Gaku FUKAURA called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (07th July 2022).
07 Jul 2022
Navy assists conduct of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the health sector for the successful conduct of a COVID-19 vaccination drive, carried out focusing the school children in Trincomalee of the Eastern Province. The Navy lent their helping hand for this timely effort, as part of its community service and social responsibility initiatives.
04 Jul 2022