Outgoing Defence Attaché at High Commission of Namibia in New Delhi pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy
The outgoing Defence Attaché at the High Commission of Namibia in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Brigadier General Titus Simon paid farewell call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th April 2023).
20 Apr 2023
Commander of the Navy calls on Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera called on the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay at his official residence in Colombo today (20th April 2023).
20 Apr 2023
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Bima Suci arrives in Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Bima Suci arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (20th April 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with naval tradition.
20 Apr 2023
‘Nekathata Palayak’ tree planting ritual of Sinhala and Tamil New Year performed at Navy Headquarters
In line with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious ritual ‘Nekathata Palayak’, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera planted a mango sapling in the Navy Headquarters premises today (20th April 2023) at 06.38 a.m. The programme was launched island wide by the Ministry of Agriculture as part of the national tree planting project.
20 Apr 2023
Navy takes lead in conserving sea turtles and sets free 97 hatchlings to ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy set free 97 sea turtle hatchlings at the Panama beach on 11th April 2023, in a bid to save these endangered marine animal. The Deputy Area Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Commodore Ruwan Rupasena was also in attendance on this occasion where the hatchlings were released. As part of the Turtle Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, the eggs of these hatchlings were conserved, to help them start the journey to adulthood.
12 Apr 2023
Navy joins Kankasanthurai harbour facility expansion to commence new ferry service between Sri Lanka and India
The government of Sri Lanka launched a project for a passenger ferry service between the port of Kankasanthurai, Sri Lanka and Pondicherry, India to provide a more affordable and convenient mode of transportation. In support of this project, the Sri Lanka Navy has commenced facility expansion of the Kankasanthurai harbour, with a view to accommodate more traffic and provide better infrastructure.
12 Apr 2023
Seva Vanitha New Year Fair and Western Naval Command New Year Festival successfully held in Welisara
The Sinhala and Hindu New Year Fair 2023, organized by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), and Western Naval Command New Year Festival were successfully held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 10th April 2023. At the invitation of the President of NSVU Mrs Mala Lamahewa, the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera declared open the New Year Fair.
10 Apr 2023
Blood donation campaign in Eastern Naval Command yields strong turnout and vital contributions
As part of its social responsibility initiatives, the Navy organised a blood donation campaign at the Command Naval Hospital (East) on 08th April 2023.
09 Apr 2023
SLINEX-23 wraps up on successful note
The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 came to a successful conclusion in Colombo seas on 08th April 2023. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked yet another milestone in the maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
09 Apr 2023
USNS Brunswick (T - EPF 6) arrives at port of Trincomalee
USNS Brunswick, a Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport ship of the U.S. Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today (08th April 2023).
08 Apr 2023