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Navy conducts blood donation campaign at Navy General Hospital
In a continued effort under the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, the Navy organized a blood donation campaign at the Navy General Hospital, Welisara on 29th May 2024....
2024-05-30
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodamgoda Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 27th May 2024 cleared the blockage under Dodamgoda Bridge which is over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream....
2024-05-28
Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana receives certificate for his record setting walk of 586.1km
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana on 19th January 2024 set a new world record completing a challenging 586.1-kilometer walk. The epic walk spanned a total of 07 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes, and 14 seconds, encompassing the journey from Poonewa to the Independence Square, Colombo and back to Poonewa. The athlete received his certificate and the award in this regard at the Institute of Sports Medicine, Colombo on 18th May 2024....
2024-05-28
Commander of the Navy opens 3rd day of Diyawanna Vesak Zone
The Diyawanna Vesak Zone, organised by the Ministry of Defence and Independent Television Network (ITN), got off the ground to celebrate this year’s Vesak festival. The third day of the Vesak Zone was opened by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 25th May 2024. ...
2024-05-26
Navy celebrates Vesak giving pride of place to religious practices
Under the guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival on 23rd May 2024. The Navy also played a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held at Dharmaraja Pirivena in Matale and actively participating in events of Bauddaloka Vesak Zone, Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, Diyatha Uyana Vesak Zone, Mahara-Kadawatha Vesak Zone, and Valukaramaya Vesak Zone in Kollupitiya. ...
2024-05-24
Commander of the Navy attends pinnacle unveiling ceremony at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera took part in a spiritual ceremony where the pinnacle of Dalada Mandiraya at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, Sri Jayawardenepura was unveiled amidst the blessings of members of Ven. Maha Sangha on 23rd May 2024. ...
2024-05-24
1289 naval personnel absent without leave discharge during General Amnesty period
One thousand two hundred and eighty nine (1289) naval personnel, who were absent without leave (AWL), legally discharged during the General Amnesty period declared from 20th April to 20th May 2024. ...
2024-05-24
Forty five (45) nursing students capped in ceremony at SLNS Parakrama
In a momentous and dignified ceremony, the 2023 intake of the Naval Nurses’ Training School, SLNS Thakshila, celebrated their Capping Ceremony at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, SLNS Parakrama, today (22nd May 2024). The occasion saw forty five (45) nursing students from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force pledging allegiance to the service in a ceremony graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera as the Chief Guest. Director Nursing (Education), Ministry of Health and President Sri Lanka Nursing Council, Mr WA Keerthirathna attended the event as Gue...
2024-05-22
Commodore Ravi Gunasinghe assumes duties as Acting Director General Civil Engineering
Commodore Ravi Gunasinghe assumed duties as Acting Director General Civil Engineering of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (21st May 2024). ...
2024-05-21
Navy conducts blood donation campaign in Eastern Naval Command
In a continued effort under the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, the Eastern Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at the District General Hospital in Trincomalee on 17th May 2024....
2024-05-21
Rear Admiral Hiran Balasooriya retired from naval service
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 33 years, Rear Admiral Hiran Balasooriya retired from naval service today (21st May 2024)....
2024-05-21
Navy's swift action saves family of three from flood in Mundalama
The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th May 2024) demonstrated remarkable efficiency in a rescue operation that saved a family of three from the clutches of a minor flood in Mundalama area of Puttalam, following inclement weather prevailing in the country....
2024-05-20
Navy conducts CBRN training programme in Hambantota
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a training exercise focused on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) readiness at the port of Hambantota on 17th May 2024. CBRN hazards pose significant threats to both public safety and security due to their potential for catastrophic consequences....
2024-05-20
Navy conducts blood donation campaign in Southeastern Naval Command
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Southeastern Naval Command, was held at its Command Hospital on 19th May 2024. ...
2024-05-20
Inter Command Musketry Championship 2024 concludes in North Central Naval Command
The Inter Command Musketry Championship 2024 was held at the firing range of SLNS Shiksha from 15th to 17th May 2024. At the invitation of Chairman Sri Lanka Navy Musketry, Commodore Nishan Ranaweera the final day of the competition was graced by Commander North Central Naval Area Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, as the Chief Guest....
2024-05-19
