Event News
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumes duties as new Vice Chancellor of Kotelawala Defence University
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as the fifth (5th) Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 01st September 2023.
02 Sep 2023
Rear Admiral Saman Perera takes over command of Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Saman Perera who was newly appointed as Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties of Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (01st September 2023).
01 Sep 2023
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumed duties as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Southern Naval Command Headquarters today (01st September 2023).
01 Sep 2023
INS ‘Delhi’ arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (01st September 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval tradition.
01 Sep 2023
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Senarupa Jayawardana
The Sri Lanka Navy today (01st September 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Senarupa Jayawardana who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed for over thirty-eight (38) years.
01 Sep 2023
Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera felicitated by Alma Mater
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, one of the proud products of Royal College Colombo, was felicitated in a fitting ceremony for his ascension to the pinnacle of the Navy by his Alma Mater today (31st August 2023).
31 Aug 2023
Navy assists conduct of water-cutting ceremony of Kandy Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the conduct of traditional water-cutting ceremony of Sri Dalada Perahara at Gatambe on the morning of today (31st August 2023). As the grand procession (Esala Maha Perahera) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 04 Main Devalayas came to an end, this time-honoured ceremony also known as ‘Diya Kepeema’ was performed, on a ritualistic note.
31 Aug 2023
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen meets with Commander of the Navy
A delegation headed by the United States Senator Chris Van Hollen met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on board SLNS Gajabahu in Colombo today (30th August 2023). The visit is part of the United States assistance programmes in the region and to discuss opportunities to enhance cooperation. U.S. Ambassador in Colombo H.E. Juli Chung was also present on this occasion.
30 Aug 2023
Indian National Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (28th August 2023).
28 Aug 2023
A group of naval personnel successfully complete Basic Airborne Course
A group of naval personnel consisting of one (01) officer and five (05) sailors successfully completed the 53rd Basic Airborne Course and passed out at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 24th August 2023.
25 Aug 2023