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Forty-five (45) naval artificer apprentices pass out after successful completion of training at Naval Institute of Technology
On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 45 naval artificer apprentices of the 21st artificer intake of NIT passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara today (20th December 2024). At the invitation of Acting Training Commander (E), Commander RS De Soyza, the ceremony was graced by Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Prashantha Anthony, as the Chief Guest....
2024-12-20
Navy triumphs as men's co runner-up in 13th Defence Services Archery Championship
The 13th Defence Services Archery Competition concluded successfully at the Air Force Ground, Katunayake on 17th and 18th December 2024. The Navy men's archery team secured the co-runner-up title, while the Navy women's archery team claimed third place in the event....
2024-12-20
A blood donation campaign held in Naval Hospital Northern Command
Coinciding with the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and the 30th SLNS Uththara Day, a blood donation campaign was held at the Naval Hospital of Northern Command on 18th December 2024....
2024-12-19
Navy plays a part in air-sea rescue courses
The Sri Lanka Navy played a role in the successful completion of the Air-Sea Rescue Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on 18th December 2024 at Browns Beach, Negombo....
2024-12-19
Knife Throwing sport introduced to the Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy introduced the sport of knife throwing to its sports programme through a groundbreaking three-day workshop held at the Welisara Naval Complex from 12th to 14th December 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka....
2024-12-19
Deputy Minister of Defence looks in to the welfare of disabled war heroes
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting to address the issues related to the benefits and concessions of disabled veterans at the Disaster Management Centre today (Dec 11)....
2024-12-19
Navy’s 74th Anniversary celebrated with blood donation campaign at Command Naval Hospital, North Central Naval Command
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Command Naval Hospital in the North Central Naval Command on 17th December 2024....
2024-12-19
Commander of the Navy visits North Central Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to the North Central Naval Command on 15th December 2024. During the visit, he inaugurated several key facilities, including a newly established Inshore Patrol Craft Repair Facility at Naval Detachment Thavulpadu of SLNS Gajaba, an Administrative Building, a two-story Junior Sailors' Mess with a General Mess at Naval Detachment Oluthudai, and a new Junior Sailors' Married Quarters at SLNS Pussadewa....
2024-12-18
Navy riders showcased their prowess in ‘Mahameruwa Rally Supercross - 2024’
Sri Lanka Navy riders showcased their prowess in ‘Mahameruwa Rally Supercross - 2024’ which was organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Riders at Mahameruwa motor track in Giriulla on 15th December 2024....
2024-12-17
Sri Lanka Navy hosts Colombo tour and dragon boat training for Delft students
Under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy hosted a memorable Colombo tour and dragon boat training for 30 students from Delft Maha Vidyalaya, Jaffna, on 13th and 14th December 2024. These students were champions of the 8th Canoe Sprint National Championship in the School Division Dragon Boat event....
2024-12-15
Eight (08) new RO plants boost access to safe drinking water in Anuradhapura
The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in collaboration with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, spearheaded the installation of 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in the Anuradhapura district. As part of this initiative, 03 new RO plants were inaugurated on 12th December 2024, serving Mahakanumulla Community Hall premises in the Thirappane Divisional Secretariat and 231 Eastern Village and Katukeliyawa of Moragahawela belonging to the Kahatagasdigiliya Divisional Secretariat....
2024-12-14
Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders Australia calls on Commander of the Navy
A delegation led by the Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders, Rear Admiral Brett R. Sonter of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (13th December 2024). ...
2024-12-13
Commodore Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumes duties as Acting Director General Services
Commodore Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumed duties as Acting Director General Services of the Sri Lanka Navy at the office of Director General Services, Navy Headquarters today (13th December 2024)....
2024-12-13
Navy’s 74th Anniversary celebrated with blood donation campaign at Navy General Hospital, Colombo
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Navy General Hospital, Colombo on 12th December 2024....
2024-12-13
Twenty one (21) Navy officers successfully complete Course No 18 of Defence Services Command and Staff College
The graduation ceremony of Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda Course No 18 was held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 12th December 2024. The event, honored by the presence of the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest, also saw the attendance of the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, who represented the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-12-13
