Defence and Naval Attaché of Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence and Naval Attaché of Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Jakarin Khowrat, RTN called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (14th December 2021).
14 Dec 2021
Tree planting campaign launched to coincide with 71st anniversary of the Navy
On the sidelines of the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a tree planting campaign was launched in the Northern Naval Command, under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 10th December 2021.
13 Dec 2021
Fifty-six (56) Midshipmen embark on their naval careers as commissioned officers
The commissioning of Midshipmen of the 34th intake (Technical) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 62nd intake of officer cadets of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 11th December 2021. At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Damian Fernando, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne graced this occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute. The event was also attended by President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne.
12 Dec 2021
25 Navy officers graduated with ‘psc’ from Defence Services Command and Staff College
The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda Course No 15 was held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on 10th December 2021. The event graced by Secretary Defence, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne as the Chief Guest was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
11 Dec 2021
‘Compendium of Drug Seizures at Sea by Sri Lanka Navy’ presented to Commander of the Navy
The Navy compiled a collection of records titled ‘Compendium of Drug Seizures at Sea by Sri Lanka Navy’ with regard to large scale anti-drug operations conducted by Sri Lanka Navy. The first copy of the compendium was presented to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne by Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Prasanna Mahawithana at the Navy Headquarters today (10th December 2021)
10 Dec 2021
P 627 in Seattle joins 71st anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy
The ship’s crew of P 627 joined the 71st anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Navy in Seattle, United States on 09th December 2021. Sri Lanka Navy acquired the ship from the United States Coast Guard in the month of October this year.
10 Dec 2021
Newly appointed Defence Adviser at British High Commission in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
Newly appointed Defence Adviser at the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, Colonel Paul Clayton called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (10th December 2021).
10 Dec 2021
Fallen naval war veterans commemorated on 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
In parallel with the 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy, a solemn ceremony to commemorate Navy war veterans who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of the nation was held at Naval War Hero Monument in Welisara on 09th December 2021.
10 Dec 2021
Navy-sponsored RO plant declared open in Polpithigama on 71st Navy Day
In parallel with its 71st anniversary, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant fully sponsored by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open at Thelambiyawa Primary School which belongs to the Polpithigama Divisional Secretariat, Kurunegala on 09th December 2021. The opening of the facility was held under the patronage of Deputy Area Commander North Western Naval Area, Commodore Mahaendra Weerarathna.
10 Dec 2021
Navy proudly celebrates its 71st anniversary in keeping with time-honoured traditions
Sri Lanka Navy, popularly known as the First Line of Defence of the island nation is proudly celebrating its 71st anniversary today (09th December 2021). Following the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy a range of celebratory events are conducted in each Naval Command, giving pride and place to naval customs and religious rituals. On the sidelines of these celebrations, capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy will lay at anchor off the Galle Face Green and the ships will be there on 09th and 10th December, allowing the general public to catch the glimpse of naval power of Sri Lanka.
09 Dec 2021