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Navy bids farewell to Admiral Priyantha Perera
Admiral Priyantha Perera relinquished command of the Sri Lanka Navy on completion of his tenure today (31st December 2024). He assumed office as the 25th Commander of the Navy on 18th December 2022. Admiral Priyantha Perera rendered a distinguished service to the Navy and motherland during his naval career spanning over 37 years....
2024-12-31
Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda assumes command as 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy
The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed him as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from today (31st December 2024). Former Commander of the Navy Admiral Priyantha Perera, in a symbolic gesture, presented the Commander's Sword and officially handed over the duties of the Command to the incoming Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters this morning. A few...
2024-12-31
Commander of the Navy inaugurates several facilities in Welisara Naval Complex
The Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa opened several facilities in the Welisara Naval Complex today (30th December 2024). The facilities included a hockey pavilion, a Seva Vanitha Utility Centre, and married quarters, all aimed at improving the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families....
2024-12-30
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th December 2024, departed the island today (30th December), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-12-30
49th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine launched
The 49th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine published by the Directorate of Naval Media was presented to the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Chief Editor of the magazine, Commander (VNF) Saliya Sudusinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th December 2024). ...
2024-12-30
Chief of Defence Staff visits Navy Headquarters
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva today (30th December 2024) visited the Navy Headquarters, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-12-30
Commander of the Navy promoted to the rank of Admiral
The President Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera to the rank of Admiral effective from today (30th December 2024)....
2024-12-30
Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond and Joint Maritime Air Operations Concept launched
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera officially launched the Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond (NAVSTRAT – 2030) and Joint Maritime Air Operations Concept today (30th December 2024) at Navy Headquarters. These initiatives were introduced via the Sri Lanka Navy's official website....
2024-12-30
Commodore Pradeep Karunathilake assumes duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Commodore Pradeep Karunathilake assumed duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (30th December 2024). ...
2024-12-30
Naval personnel welfare is prioritized with several facilities in Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa opened several facilities in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 29th December 2024. These newly built and upgraded facilities were opened to enhance the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families....
2024-12-30
Sixteen (16) Midshipmen and thirteen (13) Service Entry candidates commissioned at Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee
A total of 16 Midshipmen from the 38th (Legal) and 39th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), along with 13 Service Entry candidates, were commissioned on 28th December 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was graced by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), as the Chief Guest....
2024-12-29
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ arrives in Colombo
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (28th December 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2024-12-28
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ departs island
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 21st December 2024, departed the island today (28th December), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-12-28
Blessings at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya invoke spiritual strength on Navy’s journey of 74 years
As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 27th December 2024, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa....
2024-12-28
Six (6) persons with illegally harvested sea cucumbers apprehended in Silawathura
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Kayakkuli, Silawathura on 25th December 2024 led to the apprehension of 6 suspects who were illegally harvesting sea cucumbers. The operation resulted in the seizure of 1205 sea cucumbers and 2 dinghies. ...
2024-12-25
