Event News
Twelfth (12th) edition of Sri Lanka Navy Journal presented to Commander of the Navy
The Head of Naval Research Wing, Captain Prasad Jayasinghe presented the twelfth (12th) edition of Sri Lanka Navy Journal to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 27th December 2023.
28 Dec 2023
Commander Amila Prasanga of Navy wins prestigious IONS essay competition 2022
Commander Amila Prasanga of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged triumphant, winning the prestigious Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) essay competition 2022.
28 Dec 2023
Navy conveys festive greetings through Christmas Carols
In a symphony of festive splendour, Sri Lanka Navy Christian Council, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and the Navy Band, orchestrated the Navy Christmas Carols 2023 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall, Welisara, on the 22nd of December 2023, under the theme "Silent Christmas, Silent Navy". At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was held under the patronage of the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) and his spouse, as the Chief Guests. In addition the occasion was dignified with the presence of invited guests including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva and his spouse, as well as the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and his spouse.
23 Dec 2023
KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 which made a port call in Colombo on 21st December 2023, departed the island today (23rd December) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with time-honored naval traditions, at the port of Colombo.
23 Dec 2023
Navy provides medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to Walasmulla Base Hospital
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives, a medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at the Walasmulla Base Hospital on 22nd December 2023. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe.
23 Dec 2023
KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 arrives at port of Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21st December 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
21 Dec 2023
High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (21st December 2023).
21 Dec 2023
Navy hosts sailors’ get-together for its 73rd Anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy has organized a wide range of programmes, giving pride and place to religious activities and time-honoured naval traditions, to mark its 73rd Anniversary. As part of these events, the sailors’ get-together was held on a colourful note at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall today (20th December 2023). The event was presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
21 Dec 2023
MCPO WMGA Kumara appointed as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Master Chief Petty Officer WMGA Kumara was appointed to the position of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) effective from today (19th December 2023). This role, introduced to acknowledge the senior sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, reflects a significant recognition of his expertise and leadership. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over the arm band and batton, symbolic of the position to the senior sailor at the Navy Headquarters.
20 Dec 2023
Newly appointed Defence Adviser of Bangladesh High Commission calls on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Defence Adviser of Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo, Commodore M Moniruzzaman called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (19th December 2023).
19 Dec 2023