The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inaugurated a newly established museum at the Volunteer Naval Headquarters today (24th October 2024). The event was attended by Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana, Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF), and Mrs. Dilrukshi Martenstyn, the beloved wife of late Commander (VNF) Cedric Martenstyn.

In a dignified sequence, the inspection of divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp was held at the VNF Headquarters on 24th October 2024. At the invitation of the Commandant VNF, Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewavitharana and Commanding Officer VNF, Commodore Susantha Dharmasiri the occasion was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera hosted a customary evening reception for the officers of the Course No 03 of National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 23rd October 2024.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera conducted a guest lecture for the officers of course No. 03 at National Defence College (NDC) Sri Lanka on 23rd October 2024. The course is followed by senior officers from the tri-forces and police, both from Sri Lanka and abroad.

In an effort to enhance facilities at SLNS Uththara of the Northern Naval Command, the renovated badminton court and upgraded main galley were officially opened on 22nd October 2024. The opening was presided over by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe.

The Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) on 21st October 2024 commenced a disaster response training programme for the officials of National Disaster Relief Services Centre.

In view of the poppy flower campaign launched to commemorate fallen war heroes, the President of Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd) pinned a poppy flower on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (23rd October 2024).

A special health awareness programme aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases was held at the Navy Headquarters on 16th October 2024, led by Consultant Cardiologist Rear Admiral Gotabaya Ranasinghe.

A group of officers and directing staff members from the Defence and Strategic Studies Course - Australia, who are on a study tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Navy Headquarters today (22nd October 2024). The delegation was headed by Colonel Lara Terese Troy. Upon their arrival, the visiting officers were welcomed by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

As part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant designed for the Hemodialysis Unit at Base Hospital Minuwangoda was declared open for community use on 21st October 2024. The event was presided over by Mrs. Indrani Malwanna, Regional Director of Health Services – Gampaha and Acting Manager Naval Social Responsibility Project.