Event News
Navy leads beach cleaning initiatives in Galle

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.
04 Aug 2024
Solar-powered golf cart introduced at Navy Aqua Golf Driving Range

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.
03 Aug 2024
A delegation led by Assistant Secretary North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence meets State Minister of Defence

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.
02 Aug 2024
Indian Naval Submarine Shalki arrives in Colombo

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.
02 Aug 2024
Assistant Secretary North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence meets with Commander of the Navy

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).
01 Aug 2024
Navy designs medical grade RO plant for Hemodialysis Unit at Teaching Hospital - Ratnapura

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.
01 Aug 2024
Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe honoured in send-off salute

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed for 33 years, Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe retired from naval service today (30th July 2024).
30 Jul 2024
Navy's vital role in thalassemia patient support felicitated

In a significant acknowledgment of its magnanimous efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy's role in supporting thalassemia patients was felicitated by the Ministry of Health at its auditorium today (29th July 2024). The Navy is into their innovative approach in producing low-cost thalassemia infusion systems for the support of thalassemia patients. The felicitation ceremony, which was graced by the Minister of Industries and Minister of Health, Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, was attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
29 Jul 2024
Navy delivers clean water solution with new RO plant at Kuda Bellankadawala, Anuradhapura

A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, installed as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open for community use in the Kuda Bellankadawala area, Anuradhapura today (28th July 2024).
29 Jul 2024
Commodore Dammika Wijewardana assumes duties as Acting Commander Northwestern Naval Area

Commodore Dammika Wijewardana assumed duties as Acting Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (27th July 2024).
27 Jul 2024