Commander of the Navy presides ‘Rana Daruwo’ book launching ceremony marking 140th anniversary of National Cadet Corps
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presided over the public launching of the book titled ‘Rana Daruwo’ authored by Captain MN Dharmarathna at the Royal College, Colombo today (08th December 2021). Captain MN Dharmarathna, who was in charge of the Royal College Cadet Platoon as Officer Commander and went on to serve the College as its Deputy Principal, launched this publication to coincide with the 140th anniversary of National Cadet Corps (NCC) as well as Royal College Cadetting.
08 Dec 2021
Defence Attaché of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Fabrizio Falzi called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (07th December 2021).
07 Dec 2021
Navy assists conduct of lifesaving training programmes for youths in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Life Saving in partnership with Northwind Projects conducted lifesaving training programmes at SLNS Elara in Karainagar for youths in Jaffna. On successful completion of the programmes 16 youths were awarded certificates in a ceremony held under the patronage of Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. Jeevan Theagarajah and Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on 05th December 2021.
07 Dec 2021
Commander of the Navy addresses course no. 15 student officers of DSCSC
At the invitation of Commandant Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC), Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (06th December 2021) addressed the student officers of the course no. 15 of DSCSC, Sapugaskanda.
06 Dec 2021
North Central Naval Command conducts blood donation campaign to coincide with Navy’s 71st anniversary
The North Central Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at SLNS Gajaba on 04th December, to coincide with the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.
05 Dec 2021
All-night Pirith chanting and alms giving held to invoke blessings on 71st anniversary of Navy
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne presided over an all-night Pirith chanting and alms giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 03rd and 04th December 2021. These religious rituals were performed customarily to invoke blessings on the 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09th December.
04 Dec 2021
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Rohana Lelwala
On completion of over 34 years of distinguished service, Rear Admiral Rohana Lelwala retired from the Navy today (04th December 2021).
04 Dec 2021
Islamic religious rituals invoke blessings on forthcoming 71st anniversary of Navy
A special Islamic prayer session was conducted at the Jummah Mosque on Chatham Street today (02nd December 2021) to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy (09th December).
02 Dec 2021
Northern Naval Command organizes blood donation campaign to coincide with Navy’s 71st anniversary
The Northern Naval Command organized a blood donation campaign at SLNS Uththara on 01st December, to coincide with the forthcoming anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.
02 Dec 2021
Hindu 'Pooja' at Shri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil blesses 71st anniversary of the Navy
In parallel with the series of religious programmes held in view of the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a special Hindu 'Pooja' was conducted at the Shri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil, Colombo today (01st December 2021).
01 Dec 2021