The operation of the Cafeteria of multi-functional hall, that is being constructed at the Naval Complex Welisara was commenced on 14th July 2023. At the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the occasion was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne. This facility has been proposed to be constructed to offer a wide array of welfare provisions to naval personnel and with a view to hold various functions organised by the Sri Lanka Navy.

The newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (13th July 2023).

The Deputy High Commissioner at the High Commission of India in Colombo Mr. Vinod Kurain Jacob paid a farewell courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (12th July 2023).

The French Naval Ship Lorraine this morning (11th July 2023) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.

A delegation from the Australian Border Force led by the Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Rear Admiral Justin Jones called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (10th July 2023).

A Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) successfully concluded at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters, Trincomalee. The certificate awarding of the course was held on 07th July 2023 under the auspices of the Programme Coordinator, Indian Ocean East Team of Global Maritime Crime Programme, Miss Siji Song.

A two-day training programme aimed at enhancing the awareness of Tri-Forces officers on the subjects of human trafficking and smuggling was successfully held in Colombo on 04th and 05th July 2023. This significant initiative was made possible through the collaboration between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and National Anti- Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF).

The Defence Advisor at High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan paid a farewell courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th July 2023).

In a commendable initiative aimed at enhancing social welfare, the Navy came forward to provide safe drinking water to pilgrims engaged in Katharagama ‘Paada Yaathra’ from 10th to 29th June 2023. The Navy, as part of its Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, set up a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant in the Yala Lin Thuna area to quench the thirst of devotees during their arduous journey.

The High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Ali Faiz met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (04th July 2023).