Event News
Navy assists series of religious segments in commemoration of former Chief Incumbent of Nagadeepa Viharaya
The Sri Lanka Navy played a pivotal role in supporting a series of religious activities on 23rd and 24th April 2024, organized to commemorate the former Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, Most Venerable Brahmanawaththe Dhammakiththi Thissa Thera and on the occasion of the 63rd birthday of Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya and the Chief Sanganayake of the Northern Province, Most Venerable Navadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera.
25 Apr 2024
Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
Embarking on a visit to the Northern Naval Command, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid his homage to the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on 23rd April 2024.
24 Apr 2024
Navy's sea transportation crucial in delivering sacred statue of Our Lady of Madhu to churches in island sector, Jaffna
In conjunction with the centenary celebrations of the Roman Catholic Marian Shrine in Mannar, the sacred statue of Our Lady of Madhu was brought to Jaffna. Allowing devotees to pay their obeisance to the statue, the Sri Lanka Navy on 21st April 2024 provided sea transportation to deliver the sacred statue to the churches in island sector, Jaffna.
22 Apr 2024
Mini CARAT – 2024 begins in Sampoor
The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral maritime exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy commenced in Sampoor, Trincomalee today (22nd April 2024). The opening of the bilateral maritime exercise got under way under the auspices of the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage and Defence Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C. Nelson
22 Apr 2024
Western Naval Command hosts colourful New Year Festival in Welisara
The New Year Festival (Bak Maha Ulela) of the Western Naval Command was held on a colourful note at the ground of Naval Institute of Technology in the Welisara Naval Complex on 20th April 2024. At the invitation of the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Saman Perera, the event was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa.
21 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna retires from naval service
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 33 years, Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna retired from naval service today (21st April 2024).
21 Apr 2024
Navy conducts blood donation campaign
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Eastern Naval Command, was held at the Trincomalee General Hospital on 20th April 2024.
20 Apr 2024
Commander of the Navy attends Indo-American Naval War College Conference Organized by Indian navy
The Indo-American Naval War College Conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Indian Naval War College, was attended by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. The conference was held at the Indian Naval War College in Goa, from 16th to 18th April 2024.
20 Apr 2024
Press Release
Announcing a General Amnesty period from 20th April to 20th May 2024 for sailors, who have been Absent Without Leave (AWL), to obtain official discharge.
20 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumes command of North Central Naval Command
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, who was newly appointed as Commander North Central Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (18th April 2024).
18 Apr 2024