Event News
Navy conducts blood donation campaign
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Eastern Naval Command, was held at the Trincomalee General Hospital on 20th April 2024.
20 Apr 2024
Commander of the Navy attends Indo-American Naval War College Conference Organized by Indian navy
The Indo-American Naval War College Conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Indian Naval War College, was attended by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera. The conference was held at the Indian Naval War College in Goa, from 16th to 18th April 2024.
20 Apr 2024
Press Release
Announcing a General Amnesty period from 20th April to 20th May 2024 for sailors, who have been Absent Without Leave (AWL), to obtain official discharge.
20 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumes command of North Central Naval Command
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, who was newly appointed as Commander North Central Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (18th April 2024).
18 Apr 2024
Navy's conservation efforts release 82 sea turtle hatchlings into ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy set free 82 sea turtle hatchlings at the Panama beach on 16th April 2024, in a bid to save these endangered marine animal. The Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Thushara Karunathunga was also in attendance on this occasion where the hatchlings were released.
18 Apr 2024
Navy conducts blood donation campaign
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Southern Naval Command, was held at the Command Hospital - Boossa in the Southern Naval Area on 17th April 2024.
17 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera assumes duties as Director General Personnel
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera assumed duties as Director General Personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (15th April 2024).
15 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva honoured in send-off salute
Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 32 years, Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva retired from naval service today (12th April 2024).
12 Apr 2024
India – Sri Lanka Defence cooperation Seminar held in Colombo
A seminar themed ‘India – Sri Lanka Defence Co-operation’, organized by the High Commission of India, was held at Hotel Taj Samudra in Colombo on 10th April 2024. The seminar was graced by the State Minister of Defence, Honorable Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, as the Chief Guest, was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
12 Apr 2024
Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Fair opens in Welisara
At the invitation of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Mala Lamahewa, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera declared open Navy Seva Vanitha New Year Fair at the Welisara Naval Complex today (10th April 2024). NSVU organizes this annual fair for the benefit of naval personnel and their families, aiming to enhance their welfare.
10 Apr 2024