Event News
Proceedings of 72nd Anniversary of Navy commence at Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
The symbolic Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies organized in view of the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy were held under the auspices of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne at the Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on 09th and 10th November 2022. The Buddhist Association of Sri Lanka Navy organized these events to invoke blessings on the forthcoming Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09th December.
10 Nov 2022
National Hydrographer of the UK calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation headed by the National Hydrographer of the United Kingdom, Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on 08th November 2022.
09 Nov 2022
Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Sandahiru Seya held in Anuradhapura
The Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Sandahiru Seya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura was held on 03rd and 04th November 2022. The noblest annual religious ceremony held under the auspices of Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
06 Nov 2022
Inter-command Drill Competition concludes at SLNS Shiksha
The Inter-command Drill Competition came to a successful end at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa today (05th November 2022). The final round of the competition was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne as the Chief Guest.
05 Nov 2022
32nd IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 32nd International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of India and Sri Lanka was held onboard SLNS Sayura at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line north of Kankesanthurai on 04th November 2022.
05 Nov 2022
Newly appointed Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard calls on Commander of the Navy
Newly appointed Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters 03rd November 2022.
04 Nov 2022
Deputy Head of Mission of Embassy of France meets Commander of the Navy
Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of France in Colombo, Mr Aurélien Maillet met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (03rd November 2022).
03 Nov 2022
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Prasanna Mahawithana
Rear Admiral Prasanna Mahawithana retired from naval service today (03rd November 2022), upon relinquishment of duties to which he was committed for nearly 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
03 Nov 2022
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 - the most recent addition to SLN fleet arrives at Port of Colombo
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, acquired to the Sri Lanka Navy from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard, arrived at the Port of Colombo on the morning of 02nd November 2022. The ship began her home-bound journey from the Port of Seattle on 03rd September 2022 and arrived in Colombo after about 10656 nautical miles (19734 km) of sea passage. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung, Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and a host of distinguished guests were present on the occasion to welcome the ship.
02 Nov 2022
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit expands its services
Following an idea mooted by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chandima Ulugetenne, the services provided by the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) have been expanded further, so that the public can obtain them at concessionary rates. Accordingly, the civilians now have access to the services provided by SVU Salon, Flower Decoration Unit and Batik Centre established at the Naval Complex in Welisara.
01 Nov 2022