Late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha commemorated in special mass
On the occasion of the 30th death anniversary of one of the iconic war veterans of the Sri Lanka Navy, late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha, a special mass was conducted under the auspices of Mrs Vinoda Jayamaha and family members of the late Rear Admiral. The special mass was conducted by Rev. Fr. Chandana Perera at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Thimbirigasyaya on 08th August 2022 and it was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
09 Aug 2022
Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage retires from naval service
Sri Lanka Navy today (08th August 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over 34 years in the Navy.
08 Aug 2022
Commander of the Navy addresses officers of course no. 01 at National Defence College
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne conducted a guest lecture for the officers of course no. 01 at National Defence College (NDC) Sri Lanka today (08th August 2022), at the invitation of the Commandant NDC, Major General Amal Karunasekara.
08 Aug 2022
Newly appointed Chief Hydrographer of the Navy and Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka assumes office
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma assumed duties as the Chief Hydrographer of the Navy and Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka at National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (05th August 2022).
05 Aug 2022
478 recruits of 245th intake pass out in Poonewa on completion of basic training
A colourful Passing out Parade (POP), which marked the successful culmination of the basic training of 478 recruits (including 116 women recruits) of the 245th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, was held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa on 30th July 2022.
31 Jul 2022
Navy lends helping hand to devotees engaged in ‘Paada Yaathra’ from Jaffna to Katharagama
Sri Lanka Navy, as it has been the practice, is lending its helping hand to devotees who are engaged in foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ along the route from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. The traditional foot pilgrimage marches from Jaffna to Sella Kathragama annually, with the participation of many devotees.
31 Jul 2022
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Thilak Sigera
Sri Lanka Navy today (28th July 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Thilak Sigera who retired from his distinguished naval service that spanned over 35 years.
28 Jul 2022
Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake takes over command of Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Harindra Ekanayake assumed duties as Commander Southern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (25th July 2022).
25 Jul 2022
Navy volunteers to clean Crow Island beach
A beach cleaning programme organized by the Navy was held at the Crow Island beach in Mattakkuliya on 24th July 2022.
25 Jul 2022
Navy-built RO plant vested in public at Maithreegama, Palugaswewa
The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Maithreegama in Palugaswewa, Anuradhapura on 24th July 2022.
25 Jul 2022