The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka and Nepal, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (06th August 2024).

The annual feast of St. Anne's National Shrine in Thalawila, Kalpitiya, was celebrated with great success on 04th August 2024, drawing a large number of devotees. The special service was conducted by the Bishop of Chilaw, Rt. Rev. Don Wimal Sri Jayasooriya. Maintaining the longstanding tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance for the successful conduct of the proceedings of celebrations.

The Indian Navy submarine INS Shalki which arrived in Colombo on 02nd August 2024, departed the island today (04th August), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine at the port of Colombo.

Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme covering the coastal areas from Naval Base Galle to Galle Fort and the strip of beach within the Hambantota city limits on 03rd August 2024.

In a significant move towards sustainable practices, the Sri Lanka Navy introduced a newly restored solar-powered golf cart at the Navy Aqua Golf Driving Range in Welisara. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 02nd August 2024.

The Assistant Secretary North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence, Ms. Karen Radford, met State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on 30th July 2024.

The Indian Naval Submarine (INS) Shalki arrived at the port of Colombo today (02nd August 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.

The Assistant Secretary North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence, Ms. Karen Radford met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (01st August 2024).

As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant designed for the Hemodialysis Unit at Teaching Hospital – Ratnapura was declared open on 31st July 2024.

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed for 33 years, Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe retired from naval service today (30th July 2024).