Event News
Defence Advisor at High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka pays farewell courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor at High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan paid a farewell courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th July 2023).
06 Jul 2023
Naval Social Responsibility project ensures safe drinking water for foot pilgrims
In a commendable initiative aimed at enhancing social welfare, the Navy came forward to provide safe drinking water to pilgrims engaged in Katharagama ‘Paada Yaathra’ from 10th to 29th June 2023. The Navy, as part of its Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, set up a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant in the Yala Lin Thuna area to quench the thirst of devotees during their arduous journey.
05 Jul 2023
High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Ali Faiz met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (04th July 2023).
05 Jul 2023
Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage assumes duties as Director General Services
Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage assumed duties as Director General Services at the office of Director General Services in the Navy Headquarters today (04th July 2023).
04 Jul 2023
Navy donates electric wheelchair to permanently disabled retired senior sailor
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera donated an electric wheelchair to a permanently disabled retired senior sailor on 03rd July 2023. The donation took place at the residence of the retired Master Chief Petty Officer MUL Jayarathna, in Elpitiya.
04 Jul 2023
Commander of the Navy visits Trincomalee-South in Eastern Naval Command
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on an official visit to Trincomalee-South in the Eastern Naval Command on 01st July 2023. During this visit, he focused on operational and welfare concerns of the Navy and Coast Guard in the area and also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors on Navy's preparedness for operations and as how to prudently overcome challenges.
02 Jul 2023
Twenty-three Midshipmen belonging to Technical branches of 35th and 36th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University embark on their naval careers as commissioned officers
The commissioning ceremony and passing out parade of twenty-three (23) Midshipmen belonging to Technical branches of the 35th and 36th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University were held at the main parade ground of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 30th June 2023. At the invitation of Commandant NMA Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera graced this dignified ceremony as the Chief Guest and took the salute.
01 Jul 2023
Sixty seven (67) newly enlisted officers receive letters of appointment from Commander of the Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over letters of appointment to 35 Officer Cadets of the 65th intake, 29 Direct Entry officers and 03 Officer Cadets who qualified for university admission through University Grants Commission (UGC). The ceremony in this regard was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium in the Navy Headquarters today (28th June 2023).
28 Jun 2023
Sri Lanka Navy's first women para jumpers conquer the skies
For the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Navy, the first group of women para jumpers, consisting 02 lady officers and 03 women sailors, successfully completed their basic parachute course at the Sri Lanka Air Force Parachute Training School, Ampara on 21st June 2023.
28 Jun 2023
Navy launches mangrove planting programme in Lankapatuna
Taking another significant step towards coastal conservation, the Navy launched a mangrove planting programme in the lagoon area of Ullukkalei, Lankapatuna on 26th June 2023. The event which saw planting of 1000 mangrove saplings, was held under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara.
27 Jun 2023