HMS SPEY of the Royal Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (28th January 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The four- storeyed Sanghawasa of Panchathuparama Purana Maha Viharaya in Thotagoda, Akmeemana, constructed utilizing skilled labour and industrial expertise enabled by the Navy, was declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (27th January 2024). The spiritual ceremony, held amidst the blessings of venerable Maha Sangha, including the Anunayake of Malwatta Chapter Most Venerable Niyangoda Dharmakeerthi Sri Sangharakkitha Vijithasiri Abhidana Thera, was graced by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake and Minister of Health, Hon. Ramesh Pathirana.

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 35 years, Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon retired from naval service today (27th January 2024).

In a significant stride towards combating drug addiction and aiding those in need, a media briefing was held today (26th January 2024) at the Light House Galley, Colombo to announce the launch of the 1927 helpline, designed to serve as a crucial lifeline for drug-dependent individuals seeking rehabilitation. The event was chaired by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera who is also the Chairman of the Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs.

The Chairman, National Lotteries Board, Dr. Chameera C. Yapa Abeywardana handed over a cheque to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera for the installation of 02 brackish water Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants. This benevolent act transpired at the Navy Headquarters on 24th January 2024.

Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila assumed duties as Director General Logistics of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (24th January 2024).

The Sri Lanka Navy today (24th January 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chaminda Jayapala who retired from his distinguished naval service which spanned over 32 years.

Rear Admiral Manjula Dissanayake assumed duties as Director General Budget and Finance of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (24th January 2024).

The Sri Lanka Navy today (24th January 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chandana Rathnayake who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.

Commodore Anil Bowatte assumed duties as Acting Director General Administration of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd January 2024).