Event News
Navy-built pilgrims’ hall of Deegavapiya Chaithya declared open in parallel with depositing of relics and treasures
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka deposited relics and treasures at the historic Deegavapiya Chaithya on 14th July 2024.
15 Jul 2024
Chief of Defence Forces, Seychelles Brigadier Michael Rosette arrives the island on official visit
The Chief of the Defence Forces, Seychelles, Brigadier Michael Rosette arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake this morning (14th July 2024) on an eight-day official visit. The visiting Chief of the Defence Forces, Seychelles was welcomed by Naval Officer in Charge (Welisara), Commodore Prasad Jayasinghe.
14 Jul 2024
Rear Admiral Saman Perera honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed for nearly 35 years, Rear Admiral Saman Perera retired from naval service today (13th July 2024).
13 Jul 2024
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today (12th July 2024).
12 Jul 2024
Turkish Naval Ship TCG Kinaliada departs island concluding formal visit
TCG Kinaliada of the Turkish Naval Forces, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 09th July 2024, departed the island today (12th July), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.
12 Jul 2024
Navy conducts blood donation campaign in Northwestern Naval Command
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held at the Northwestern Naval Command Hospital today (12th July 2024).
12 Jul 2024
Priority to Virusara Privilege Card holders when availing health services from Government Hospitals
As a result of the efforts of State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and the direct intervention of the Minister of Health Hon. Ramesh Pathirana, the Ministry of Health has granted approval to provide priority service to the dependents of the War Heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country and the disabled soldiers when obtaining health services from government hospitals and clinics.
11 Jul 2024
Newly appointed High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Masood Imad met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (10th July 2024).
10 Jul 2024
Navy recognizes RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana's world record accomplishment with commendation
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana on 19th January 2024 set a new world record completing a challenging 586.1-kilometer walk. The epic walk encompassed a journey from Poonewa to the Independence Square, Colombo and back to Poonewa. The sailor met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (09th July 2024), presenting the certificate and the trophy for the world record. Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera awarded him a Letter of Commendation, appreciative of his world record accomplishment.
09 Jul 2024
Turkish Naval Ship TCG Kinaliada arrives at port of Colombo
TCG Kinaliada of the Turkish Naval Forces arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (09th July 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
09 Jul 2024