Event News
Navy assists conduct of Katina Pinkama Ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on successful note

The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, on the island of Nainativu in Jaffna, was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 10th and 11th October 2022.
12 Oct 2022
New academic building of SLNS Shiksha declared open

The three-storeyed academic building at SLNS Shiksha was declared open by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (07th October 2022). The Navy has been into develop infrastructure at its recruit training establishments, with a view to empowering naval personnel to be at the highest possible levels of proficiency in all respects.
07 Oct 2022
High Dependency Unit at Command Hospital (South) declared open

The opening of the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Command Hospital (South) in Boossa, Galle was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on 05th October 2022. The construction of this HDU was made possible by industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy and aid provided by Donor Institutions and Charity Organizations.
06 Oct 2022
Navy expands infrastructure at Morayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne declared open navy-developed infrastructure at Morayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota today (05th October 2022).
05 Oct 2022
Defence Attaché at Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (04th October 2022).
04 Oct 2022
Bangladesh DSCSC delegation visits Navy Headquarters

A group of student officers of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) visited the Navy Headquarters on 03rd October 2022. The 43 - member delegation comprising tri-service student officers of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College and members of the academic staff was led by Group Captain Amin Khan.
04 Oct 2022
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 calls at Port Apra in Guam during her home bound journey

Sri Lanka Navy officially took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Douglas Munro, provided by the United States, on 26th October 2021. Subsequently, she was designated with the Pennant Number P 627 in SLN Fleet and underwent certain modernization equipped to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy. The ship departed for Sri Lanka from the Port of Seattle, United States on 03rd September 2022.
03 Oct 2022
SLNS Gajabahu open doors for children on their special day

Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd October 2022 organized a special programme for the children, on the occasion of the World Children's Day celebrations, marked in Sri Lanka annually on 01st October. The programme was held onboard SLNS Gajabahu, allowing an unprecedented experience for a group of children who took part in the event.
03 Oct 2022
Three hundred and thirty three (333) well-groomed recruits of 247th intake pass out through the portals of SLNS Shiksha

After successful completion of their basic training, three hundred and thirty three (333) recruits of the 247th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa on 01st October 2022.
02 Oct 2022
Commander of the Navy calls on acting Minister of Defence

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called on the acting Minister of Defence and State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of National Security & Disaster Management on 28th September 2022.
29 Sep 2022