Event News
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumes command of North Central Naval Command
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, who was newly appointed as Commander North Central Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (18th April 2024).
18 Apr 2024
Navy's conservation efforts release 82 sea turtle hatchlings into ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy set free 82 sea turtle hatchlings at the Panama beach on 16th April 2024, in a bid to save these endangered marine animal. The Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Thushara Karunathunga was also in attendance on this occasion where the hatchlings were released.
18 Apr 2024
Navy conducts blood donation campaign
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Southern Naval Command, was held at the Command Hospital - Boossa in the Southern Naval Area on 17th April 2024.
17 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera assumes duties as Director General Personnel
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera assumed duties as Director General Personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (15th April 2024).
15 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 32 years, Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva retired from naval service today (12th April 2024).
12 Apr 2024
India – Sri Lanka Defence cooperation Seminar held in Colombo
A seminar themed ‘India – Sri Lanka Defence Co-operation’, organized by the High Commission of India, was held at Hotel Taj Samudra in Colombo on 10th April 2024. The seminar was graced by the State Minister of Defence, Honorable Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, as the Chief Guest, was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
12 Apr 2024
Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Fair opens in Welisara
At the invitation of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Mala Lamahewa, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera declared open Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Fair at the Welisara Naval Complex today (10th April 2024). NSVU organizes this annual fair for the benefit of naval personnel and their families, aiming to enhance their welfare.
10 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) sets Serendib World Record climbing Adam's Peak in record time
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) of the Sri Lanka Navy achieved a remarkable feat, setting a Serendib World Record for climbing Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) in an impressive time of 23 hours and 46 minutes, using four different routes. He achieved this record by becoming the first person to complete the most ascents of Adam's Peak within 24 hours, conquering all four routes of Nallathanniya, Erathna, Palabaddala, and Malingboda.
10 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Thushara Karunathunga takes over command of Southeastern Naval Command
Rear Admiral Thushara Karunathunga who was newly appointed as Commander Southeastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters on 08 April 2024.
09 Apr 2024
Sri Lanka Navy Directorate of Naval Design receives IESL recognition
Sri Lanka Navy Directorate of Naval Design (DND) received recognition from the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) to train Graduate Engineers for Corporate Membership of IESL (Chartered Engineer) in the Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture disciplines. The Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe presented the certification received in this regard to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (08th April 2024).
08 Apr 2024