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Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana set new national record walking 586.1 kilometers

The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana on 19th January 2024 set a new national record completing a challenging 586.1-kilometer walk. The epic walk spanned a total of 07 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes, and 14 seconds, encompassing the journey from Poonewa to the Independence Square, Colombo and back to Poonewa.
20 Jan 2024
Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathne assumes command of North Central Naval Command

Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathne assumed office as Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (19th January 2024).
19 Jan 2024
Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne honoured in send-off salute

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 36 years, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne retired from naval service today (16th January 2024).
16 Jan 2024
Fourth day of Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana’s epic 580km trek successfully concludes

The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana on 12th January 2024 began a challenging 580-kilometer walk over 08 days, with the ambitious goal of establishing a new national record. In a remarkable display of endurance, he successfully concluded the fourth day of the walk at the Independence Square, Colombo on 15th January.
16 Jan 2024
Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva assumes command of Southeastern Naval Command

Rear Admiral Mahesh De Silva assumed office as Commander Southeastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (15th January 2024).
15 Jan 2024
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara

The Sri Lanka Navy today (15th January 2024) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
15 Jan 2024
Third day of Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana’s epic 580km trek successfully concludes

The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana on 12th January 2024 began a challenging 580-kilometer walk over 08 days, with the ambitious goal of establishing a new national record. In a remarkable display of endurance, he successfully concluded the third day of the walk in Marawila on 14th January.
15 Jan 2024
Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe assumes command of Northwestern Naval Command

Rear Admiral Nalindra Jayasinghe assumed office as Commander Northwestern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (12th January 2024).
12 Jan 2024
A sailor begins epic 580km trek from Poonewa, aiming to break Sri Lanka record

In a remarkable display of determination and endurance, the Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RPSK Siriwardana today 12th January 2024 began a challenging 580-kilometer walk from Poonewa, with the ambitious goal of establishing a new national record.
12 Jan 2024
Navy assists smooth function of health services in several hospitals

In the wake of the shortage of health staffs at hospitals, the Navy on 11th and 12th January 2024 stepped up to provide crucial health services, to avoid inconvenience to the public and ensure the continuity of essential services in hospitals.
12 Jan 2024