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JMSDF SAMIDARE arrives at port of Colombo
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SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (20th June 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
20 Jun 2024
Navy conducts blood donation campaign in Northern Naval Command
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As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign was held at the Northern Naval Command Hospital on 19th June 2024.
19 Jun 2024
Commander of the Navy pins flag patches on RIMPAC-bound SLN Marine contingent
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A contingent from the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, consisting of 6 officers and 16 sailors, is expected to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 Exercise, hosted by Commander, U.S. Indo Pacific Command. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera pinned flag patches on the uniforms of the RIMPAC-bound SLN contingent at the Navy Headquarters today (19th June).
19 Jun 2024
Delegation from National Defence University, People’s Republic of China visits Navy Headquarters
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A National Defence University (NDU) delegation from the People’s Republic of China, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters today (18th June 2024). During this visit, the members of the delegation called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
18 Jun 2024
Navy Welfare Directorate provides electric wheelchair and air mattress to sailor disabled in the line of duty
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In a heartfelt gesture of support towards the naval family, the Welfare Directorate of the Sri Lanka Navy donated an electric wheelchair and an air mattress to Leading Seaman (Drill Instructor) WAPS Weerasinghe (Retd), who had sustained injuries in the line of duty. The donation was made at his house on 17th June 2024.
18 Jun 2024
New batch of 458 Navy recruits completes training in Boossa
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In a vibrant ceremony, a total of four hundred and fifty-eight (458) recruits from the 254th intake of the Sri Lanka Navy's Regular and Volunteer Forces passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 14th June 2024. Among these recruits, 355 belonged to the Regular Force, while the remaining 103 were from the Volunteer Force of the Sri Lanka Navy.
15 Jun 2024
Australian High Commission provides educational resources to Naval and Maritime Academy
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In a gesture aimed at bolstering the educational resources of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka provided a collection of books to the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee. The event in this regard took place today (14th June 2024) at the Navy Headquarters, where the books were symbolically presented to Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy by Colonel Amanda Johnston, the Defence Advisor of Australian High Commission in Colombo.
14 Jun 2024
Commodore Prashantha Anthony assumes duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Commodore Prashantha Anthony assumed duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (13th June 2024).
13 Jun 2024
Rear Admiral Wiraj Leelarathna honoured in send-off salute
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Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 34 years, Rear Admiral Wiraj Leelarathna retired from naval service today (13th June 2024).
13 Jun 2024
Trincomalee children benefit from Navy's mobile dental services
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In view of World Oral Health Day 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a mobile dental service for children of Trincomalee area on 11th and 12th June 2024.
12 Jun 2024