Naval gun battery booms on Independence Day to honour the nation
In parallel with the 73rd National Independence Day celebrations held under the theme ‘A Wealthy Tomorrow - Prosperous Motherland’, Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation by according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura by 12.00 noon today (04th February 2021).
04 Feb 2021
Navy proudly takes part in 73rd National Independence Day celebrated with grandeur
The main ceremony of 73rd National Independence Day under the theme ‘A Wealthy Tomorrow - Prosperous Motherland’ was held in a dignified sequence at the Independence Square, Colombo this morning (04th February 2021). The apex of the this year’s ceremony was headed by the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the annual national spectacle was coloured by Sri Lanka Navy, filled with great pride.
04 Feb 2021
Southeastern Naval Command provides supplies for school children in the area
A programme to provide school supplies for several schools in Ampara got off ground under the auspices of Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Gamage.
01 Feb 2021
Late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha memorial statue unveiled in Dambulla
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (29th January 2021) presided over a ceremony at Weera Mohan Jayamaha Maha Vidyalaya in Dambulla, where he unveiled a memorial statue built in commemoration of late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha who made the supreme sacrifice for motherland.
29 Jan 2021
Naval personnel receive first jabs of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ at Navy General Hospital, Welisara
The inoculation of the first shots of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccine to naval personnel got underway today (29th January 2021), after the doses allocated to the Navy were brought to the Navy General Hospital, Welisara form the Ministry of Health. This vaccine consignment arrived in the island following a request made by the President His Excellency, Gotabaya Rajapaksa from the Indian Government. Launching the vaccination efforts in the Navy, a group of naval personnel working frontline in the fight against COVID-19 were administered their first doses to this effect today.
29 Jan 2021
DSCSC Commandant pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy
The newly appointed Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Major General Nishantha Herath called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at Navy Headquarters today (27th January 2021).
27 Jan 2021
French Ambassador meets Commander Southern Naval Area
His Excellency Eric Lavertu, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka met with Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Southern Naval Command Headquarters on 19th January 2021.
20 Jan 2021
Captain Nissanka Wickramasinghe assumes duties as Commanding Officer SBS
Captain Nissanka Wickramasinghe assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of Special Boat Squadron (SBS) at its Headquarters on 15th January 2021.
19 Jan 2021
Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe takes over duties as Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe was appointed as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 15th January 2021, by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
16 Jan 2021
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today (15th January 2021).
15 Jan 2021