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Foundation stone laid for four-storied holiday bungalow in Katharagama
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (22nd February 2024) laid a foundation stone for a four-storied holiday bungalow in Katharagama. This proposed project, encompassing modern amenities, will improve the welfare facilities available for naval personnel visiting Katharagama. ...
2024-02-22
Navy-built 995th RO plant declared open at Serana Primary School in Mahiyangana
Another Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project of the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open at the Serana Primary School in Arawatta, Mahiyangana on 21st February 2024. This is the 995th RO plant built by the Navy going by its magnanimous NSR initiative. ...
2024-02-22
Navy apprehends a suspect with commercial explosives in Mannar
A special search operation carried out by the Navy with Police in the Pallemunai area, Mannar this morning (21st February 2024) led to the arrest of a person with 650 water gel sticks – a type of commercial explosive. The arrest was made while the suspect was carrying them in a bus. ...
2024-02-21
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake appointed as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka appointed Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 16th January 2024. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake at the Navy Headquarters today (21st February 2024) and expressed his best wishes. ...
2024-02-21
Rear Admiral Nilantha Hewavitharane assumes command of Commandant Volunteer Naval Force
Rear Admiral Nilantha Hewavitharane, who was appointed as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters today (20th February 2024). ...
2024-02-20
SLNS Samudura leaves for Maldives to take part in Exercise Dosti – XVI
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura today (20th February 2024) left for the Maldives from the port of Colombo to take part in Exercise Dosti – XVI. The trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ is scheduled to be held in Male from 22nd to 25th February. ...
2024-02-20
Navy nabs 02 suspects attempting to smuggle in Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya sea area
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Baththalangunduwa, Kalpitiya on 19th February 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects attempting to smuggle in Tendu leaves weighing about 1471kg (wet weight) by a dinghy. ...
2024-02-20
Ambassador of France for Indo-Pacific meets with Commander of the Navy
H.E. Marc ABENSOUR, the French Ambassador for the Indo-Pacific met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (19th February 2024). ...
2024-02-19
IRINS Bushehr and Tonb depart island after concluding their formal visit
IRINS Bushehr and Tonb, the two Iranian Naval Ships which arrived in Colombo on 16th February 2024, departed the island today (19th February) on successful completion of their formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ships at the port of Colombo, in accordance with naval traditions....
2024-02-19
Navy becomes overall champions in Nippon Women’s Rugby League 2023/24
The Sri Lanka Navy became the overall champions in Nippon Women’s Rugby League 2023/24, 10-a-side tournament, held from 08th December 2023 to 18th February 2024. ...
2024-02-19
CISM Day Run - 2024 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva in Colombo today (18th February 2024). Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also attended the CISM Day Run - 2024....
2024-02-18
Former Commander of the Navy Admiral Basil Goonesekara passed away
The seventh (07th) Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral Basil Goonesekara passed away today (17th February 2024). ...
2024-02-17
Military Engineering and Technology Conference 2024 concludes in Welisara
The Military Engineering and Technology Conference 2024 was successfully held at Wave n' Lake Navy Hall, Welisara on 16th February 2024. At the invitation of the President of College of Military Engineering & Technology Sri Lanka (CMETSL), Director General Engineering of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe, the event was graced by the Secretary Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also dignified by the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of t...
2024-02-17
Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe wins gold medal in 400m at ‘Grand Prix Dubai Fazza’
Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, a para athlete from the Sri Lanka Navy made headlines by clinching the gold medal in the 400m men’s event (T47 category) at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2024 on 16th February 2024. The para athletics championship was held from 08th to 15th February 2024 in Dubai. ...
2024-02-16
Awareness programme in Galle Face aims to boost turtle hatchling success
A programme aimed at increasing awareness about turtle conservation, which involved the Department of Wildlife Conservation, was successfully conducted on 15th February at the Galle Face Hotel and Galle Face beach strip....
2024-02-16
