The High Commission of India in Colombo, the crew of Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir and the Sri Lanka Navy marked the International Day of Yoga today (21st June 2023). The special yoga programme in this regard was held at the Colombo harbour under the patronage of the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay and the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). The event was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (21st June 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Janaka Nissanka who retired from his distinguished naval service which spanned over 33 years.

The French Naval Ship Dupuy de Lôme arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21st June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ which arrived in Colombo on 18th June 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (20th June). On her departure, PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ also conducted a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Gajabahu.

Sri Lanka Navy on 10th June 2023 began providing assistance to devotees who are marching the annual foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ from Jaffna to Sella Kathragama. Accordingly, the Navy looked into the requirements of the pilgrims marching the segment from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inspected the services provided by the Navy for the convenience of devotees and joined the foot pilgrimage heading Katharagama, on 15th June.

The newly appointed Commandant of National Defence College, Major General Senarath Yapa (Retd) called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (19th June 2023).

Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda assumed duties as Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (19th June 2023).

‘INS Vagir’ – a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (19th June 2023) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision of naval traditions.

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (18th June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

In a colourful ceremony, three hundred and thirty (330) recruits of the 251st intake of Sri Lanka Navy Regular and Volunteer Forces passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna on 17th June 2023. The recruits consisted of 278 from the Regular Force and another 52 from the Volunteer Force.