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Annual Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote supported by Navy
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy on 18th and 19th November 2023....
2023-11-20
33rd Junior Naval Staff Course concludes in Trincomalee
The 33rd Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) successfully concluded at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 18th November 2023. The certificate awarding ceremony, held at the auditorium of NMA, was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage....
2023-11-19
Navy bags many medals in Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament
The Navy boxing team secured a multitude of medals in the Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament held at the Royal MAS Arena Colombo from 13th to 17th November 2023....
2023-11-18
Commander of the Navy hosts evening reception for officer of NDC Course
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera hosted a customary evening reception for the officers of the Course No 2 of National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 17th November 2023....
2023-11-18
Kanchuka Puja and Flag Blessing ceremonies held in Anuradhapura in view of 73rd Anniversary of Navy
Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Kanchuka Puja and Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa on 16th and 17th November 2023. The events, organized by the Naval Buddhist Association, unfolded at the Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, in anticipation of invoking blessings on the forthcoming 73rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for 09th December 2023. ...
2023-11-17
INS Kora departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kora, which made a port call at in Colombo on 16th November 2023, departed the island today (17th November) 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. ...
2023-11-17
Commander of the Navy awards insignia to RABS personnel after successful completion of their Qualifying Course
In a proud ceremony held at the parade ground of the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam, 36 naval personnel (02 officers and 34 sailors) were awarded insignia, marking the successful completion of the RABS Qualifying Course No 27. The dignified ceremony was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris....
2023-11-15
Navy men’s team wins Eagle’s Cup Handball Challenge Trophy
The Navy men's handball team emerged victorious in the Eagle's Cup Handball Challenge Trophy held at the National Youth Center Indoor Stadium, Maharagama from 06th to 09th November 2023....
2023-11-14
Commander of the Navy attends Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition and Sea Power Conference - 2023 in Sydney
In a significant display of maritime collaboration and strategic engagement, the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition and the Indo Pacific Sea Power Conference 2023, hosted by the Royal Australian Navy, were successfully held from 06th to 09th November 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Amidst a gathering of naval leaders, defence experts, and maritime industry professionals across the globe, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also attended this year’s naval defence exposition and conference. ...
2023-11-14
Afloat Command secures first place in Inter-Command Drill Competition - 2023
The Inter-Command Drill Competition - 2023 was successfully held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna on 08th and 09th November 2023. The final round of the competition was graced by Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, as the Chief Guest. In a display of precision and synchronized excellence, Afloat Command emerged as the champion in the Inter-Command Drill Competition – 2023....
2023-11-11
Remembrance Day commemorated in dignified sequence
The solemn occasion of commemorating war veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War I and II, as well as to the present day since Sri Lanka gained independence, fell today (11th November 2023). Accordingly, the Remembrance Day commemoration, held at the Navy Headquarters, was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake. In parallel, Remembrance Day commemoration ceremonies were also held at all Naval Commands with the presence of respective Area Commanders. ...
2023-11-11
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 27 million street value held by Navy in Analaitivu, Jaffna
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on the Analaitivu Island, Jaffna on 10th November 2023, led to the recovery of Kerala cannabis weighing over 69kg (wet weight). ...
2023-11-11
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with controlled drugs in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended two (02) suspects and seized a cache of controlled drugs, during a search operation carried out in the waters off Kalpitiya on the evening of 09th November 2023. The dedicated operation paved the way to intercept a dinghy carrying 570,000 capsules of Pregabalin, a type of controlled drug....
2023-11-09
Navy extends helping hand to flood-affected communities in Ja-Ela
The Sri Lanka Navy intensified its emergency relief operations in Ja-Ela on 08th November 2023, after a flood situation caused by the overflowing of the ‘Ja-Ela Canal’, with recent heavy rainfall. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams came forward to provide immediate assistance to the affected people in the area. ...
2023-11-09
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Jagath Liyanagamage
The Sri Lanka Navy today (08th November 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Jagath Liyanagamage who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2023-11-08
