Commander of the Navy meets with Acting IGP
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne met with the Acting Inspector General of Police, CD Wickramaratne at the Police Headquarters today (26th August 2020).
27 Aug 2020
Navy’s marine environment protection initiatives recognized at JASTECA Awards 2019
In recognition of the endeavours carried out for marine environment protection, the Sri Lanka Navy received a special accolade at the awards ceremony organized by the Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA) in Colombo on 22nd August 2020. JASTECA has announced this awards ceremony to encourage entities to adopt Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, going beyond their statutory obligations.
26 Aug 2020
Annual Pooja of God Ganesha Kovil at Naval Dockyard held with the attendance of devotees
The annual Pooja of the God Ganesha Kovil located at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee was held under the auspices of Commander Eastern Naval Area on 22nd August 2020.
26 Aug 2020
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Fred Senaviratne
Rear Admiral Fred Senaviratne today (25th August 2020) retired from naval service, upon completion of his distinguished career spanning over 33 years in the Navy.
25 Aug 2020
Defence Attaché of Embassy of People’s Republic of China calls on Navy Commander
Senior Colonel Wan Dong, the Defence Attaché of the Embassy of People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (24th August 2020).
25 Aug 2020
SLNS ‘Parakramabahu’ proudly celebrates her 01st anniversary
SLNS ‘Parakramabahu’, one of the Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) of the Sri Lanka Navy, proudly marked her 01st anniversary on 22nd August 2020.
24 Aug 2020
Commander of the Navy attends Perahera Ceremony of Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
The annual Esala Festival and Perahera Ceremony of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya were held from 19th to 23rd August 2020. Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne took part in the ancient ‘Pavada Perahera’ which paraded along the streets on 22nd August.
24 Aug 2020
362 recruits passed out in Boossa upon completion of basic training
Three hundred and sixty two (362) regular and volunteer recruits of the 240th intake of Sri Lanka Navy, after completing their basic training, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa on 21st August 2020. The ceremony held in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions was graced by Director General Training, Rear Admiral AARK Perera, as the Chief Guest.
22 Aug 2020
Central Yanmar Workshop of North Central Naval Command declared open
The newly established Yanmar Workshop of the North Central Naval Command was declared open by Commander North Central Naval Area at SLNS Pandukabhaya on 18th August 2020.
22 Aug 2020
Navy Commander calls on Archbishop of Colombo
Making his maiden visit to the Archbishop's House upon assumption of office as Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called on His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and received his blessings today (21st August 2020).
22 Aug 2020