Navy recoveries rise to 899 as another naval person discharged following full recovery from COVID – 19
Another naval person (01) who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospital was discharged after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 14th July 2020.
15 Jul 2020
New Commander of the Navy calls on His Excellency the President
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat today (15th July 2020).
15 Jul 2020
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed as the 24th Commander of the Navy
Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, on being promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral, was appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy by His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, today (15th July 2020).
15 Jul 2020
Navy bids farewell to Admiral Piyal De Silva
Admiral Piyal De Silva who was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 01st January 2019 bade farewell his illustrious naval career today (15th July 2020).
15 Jul 2020
Commander of the Navy calls on HE the President
Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva called on His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the President's House today (14th July 2020).
14 Jul 2020
Navy apprehends two persons with cache of explosive used for illegal fishing
The Navy joint with the Police recovered a cache of explosive used for illegal fishing, during a search operation conducted at Narapadu and at Pudukuduirippu in Thalaimannar on 13th July 2020.
14 Jul 2020
752th Ro Plant established by Navy declared open for community use
The 752th Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant established by the Navy at Kekuluwela village in Dimbulagala, was declared open for the use of people on 13th July 2020.
14 Jul 2020
41st edition of ‘Sayurusara’ presented to Commander of the Navy
The 41st edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine was presented to Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva by its editorial board at the Navy Headquarters today (14th July 2020).
14 Jul 2020
Navy recoveries rise to 898 as three (03) more naval personnel discharged following full recovery from COVID – 19
Another 03 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospital were discharged after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 13th July 2020.
14 Jul 2020
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva promoted to the rank of Admiral
His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva to the rank of Admiral with effect from 14th July 2020.
14 Jul 2020