The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, H.E. Semih Lütfü Turgut met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (07th November 2024).

Another initiative for the Viru Sisu Pradeepa scholarship, part of the National Defence Fund’s educational support programmes, took place at the Navy Headquarters today (07th November 2024), under the patronage of Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana, Director General Services.

The 34th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting took place between the Indian and Sri Lanka Navies aboard SLNS Vijayabahu. This meeting occurred at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, situated north of Kankesanthurai on 06th November 2024.

At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters today (06th November 2024). During this visit, he engaged in a cordial discussion with the Commander of the Navy and toured key facilities, including the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) Colombo and the Information Fusion Centre (IFC). He later addressed a representative group of officers and sailors, marking an important engagement with the naval leadership and personnel.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (05th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage who retired from his naval service that spanned over 34 years.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (05th November 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.

Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz assumed duties as Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (04th November 2024).

The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Rathana Sadaham Meditation Centre in Kithulkote, Thanamalwila was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd and 03rd November 2024.

Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga, who was newly appointed as Commander Northern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (03rd November 2024).

Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony and Kanchuka Puja under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa on 02nd November 2024. The events, organized by the Naval Buddhist Association, unfolded at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweliseya in Anuradhapura, in anticipation of invoking blessings on the forthcoming 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for 09th December.