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Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine conducts medical camp and multidisciplinary social responsibility initiatives in Seruwawila

The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine joining hands with the Lions Club of Sri Jayawardenepura-Kotte and Navy Seva Vanitha Unit held a medical camp and multidisciplinary social responsibility initiatives at the Mangala Raja Maha Vihara, Seruwila on 08th October 2023....

2023-10-11

Wave N’ Lake Navy Hall declared open in Welisara

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera declared open the Wave N’ Lake Navy Hall on an auspicious note in the Welisara Naval Complex on 07th October 2023. The occasion was also attended by the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa. Following the inauguration of this new facility, it is now ready and available for full-scale operations. For various ceremonial occasions of the Sri Lanka Navy and for the welfare of all Navy personnel, the construction was completed utilizing the financial contribution of the naval personnel as well as the technical contribution...

2023-10-08

Commander of the Navy visits Navy’s flood-relief efforts in Southern Province

Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Matara, Akuressa, Thihagoda and Kamuburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 04th October 2023. With a view to observe the Navy’s commitment in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in those regions, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera visited the Matara district today 08th October. ...

2023-10-08

Commander of the Navy declares open ‘Commander Premlal Danwatte Theater'

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 07th October 2023 declared open the ‘Commander Premlal Danwatte Theater’ in the Welisara Naval Complex. The theater that was previously known as the Navy Cultural Dance Hall was renamed as a tribute from the Navy to the late Commander Premlal Danwatte, who served as the Director of Music of the Royal Ceylon Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy. The dignified ceremony, held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, was also attended by the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa....

2023-10-08

Navy continues to assist flood victims

Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Matara, Akuressa, Thihagoda and Kamuburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 04th October 2023. These teams are currently engaged in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in those regions. ...

2023-10-07

Navy apprehends 24 persons for engaging in illegal fishing

The Navy apprehended 24 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted in the Sallimunai beach area, Trincomalee, sea and beach areas of Vakarei and off Nagar Kovil, Jaffna on 05th and 06th October 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 09 dinghies, 01 cab, diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear. ...

2023-10-07

Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy

The Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon LEE met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th October 2023)....

2023-10-06

Navy bags many medals in Layton Cup Boxing Tournament

The Navy boxing team secured multitude of medals in the highly competitive Layton Cup Boxing Tournament held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo from 01st to 04th October 2023. ...

2023-10-06

Navy provides medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 06th October 2023 declared open a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH). This contribution, made available for the Hemodialysis Unit of LRH, is part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, reflecting the Navy's commitment to serving the community....

2023-10-06

Navy continues to assist flood victims

Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Akuressa, Thihagoda and Kamuburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 04th October 2023. These teams are currently engaged in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in those regions. ...

2023-10-06

Defence Adviser of Indian High Commission in Colombo pays farewell call on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Adviser of Indian High Commission in Colombo, Captain Vikas Sood paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 05th October 2023....

2023-10-06

Navy apprehends 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee

The Navy apprehended 15 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off the Bolder Point, in Walaithottam beach area and off the Norway Island in Trincomalee on 03rd and 04th October 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 04 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal fishing practices. ...

2023-10-05

Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off the Norway Island, Trincomalee and in Erakkandi on 02nd October 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 01 dinghy, 01 lorry and unauthorized fishing gear. ...

2023-10-03

Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces based in Bahrain calls on Commander of the Navy

The Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Commodore (Royal Navy) Philip Edward Dennis, currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (02nd October 2023). ...

2023-10-02

Navy renders assistance to flood victims

Foll adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Akuressa, Athuraliya, Thawalama, and Kamburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 28th September 2023. These teams are currently actively engaged in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in these regions. ...

2023-10-01