First (01st) Training Squadron of Indian Navy departs the island after successful bilateral naval exercise
The training ships of the 01st Training Squadron of the Indian Navy; INS ‘Shardul’, ‘Magar’, ‘Sujata’, ‘Sudarshini’, ‘Tarangini’ and ICGS ‘Vikram’ which arrived in Sri Lanka for a bilateral naval exercise on 28th October 2021, departed the island on 27th and 28th October 2021, on successful completion of naval exercises held in Colombo and Trincomalee.
28 Oct 2021
Poppy flower pinned on Commander of the Navy to commemorate Remembrance Day
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), Major General (Retd) Upul Perera pinned a poppy flower on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (28th October 2021). To coincide with the Remembrance Day that recollects the memories of fallen War Heroes in the month of November, the poppy flower campaign is launched.
28 Oct 2021
Rear Admiral Jayantha Gamage retires from naval service
On completion of distinguished career spanning over 34 years in Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Gamage retired from naval service today (28th October 2021).
28 Oct 2021