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| South Korean Defense Attaché calls on the Commander of the Navy The Defense Attaché of the Republic of South Korea, Col. HUR Faemann, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake, at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 21st December 2011, on a goodwill visit. They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest and exchanged mementoes symbolizing the friendship and goodwill between the two nations. |
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Commander of the Navy attends DSCSC Course No. 5 Graduation Ceremony Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake attended the graduation ceremony of the Course No. 5 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) held at the DSCSC Main Auditorium in Sapugaskanda on 14th December 2011. Prime Minister Honourable D.M. Jayaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. More Pictures |
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PLA Deputy Chief of General Staff calls on Commander of the Navy Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), General Ma Xiaotian called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 13th December 2011. He was accompanied by a seven-member military delegation. The Ambassador for People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka Her Excellency Yang Xiuping was also present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy participate in Buddhist Religious Activities at Kandy in View of the 61st Anniversary of the Navy A series of Buddhist religious activities meritorious deeds – were conducted in view of 61st Anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy which fell on 09th December 2011, which the participation of the Commander of the Navy. These – meritorious –deeds were held at the historic city of Kandy where the symbol of the Buddhism – sacred tooth relic is located. The Buddhist religious activities began with a “ Gilampasa Poojawa” to Buddhist monks held on the 08th evening at the premises of the holy Temple of tooth which house the sacred tooth relic. It was followed by a Pahan Pooja- a lamp illuminating campaign held at the temple premises to coincide with the 61st Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake and many other Naval officers took part in the religious activities. On 09th December the Commander of the Navy worshiped the Temple of Teeth and called on the prelates of Asgiriya and Malwatta chapters and received their blessing before participating in an alms giving for Buddhist monks the Anniversary and in memory of those who paid supreme for their motherland. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy declares open renovated SLNS Parakrama General Mess Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake declared open the newly renovated General Mess at SLNS Parakrama on 17th November 2011. Senior naval officers attached to Naval Headquarters and Commanding Officer SLNS Parakrama also present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy addresses Direct Entry Naval Officers. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake addressed the Direct Entry naval officers at the NHQ Wardroom on 17th November 2011. He warmly welcomed the newly-enlisted officers and thanked the parents for giving consent to their sons and daughters to devote their precious youth for a noble cause. |
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Commander of the Navy meets Heroic Naval Personnel disabled in action As part of SLN’s ongoing welfare project for heroic naval personnel who are disabled in action while safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland, a special welfare event was held at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on 15th October 2011 under the patronage of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake. President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake and senior naval officers were also present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the navy congratulates navy beach games medalists. A The medalists, who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the South Asian Beach Games called on the Commander of the Navy at the Naval Headquarters on 17th October 2011. The Navy Commander congratulated all the medalists and thanked them for bringing glory to mother Lanka and making the Navy proud with their excellent performances. Each gold medalist was presented with a cash award of Rs. 25,000/= while silver and bronze medalists were given Rs. 20,000/= and Rs. 15,000/= respectively. All these Naval sportsmen and sportswomen are members of National teams of their respective games. |
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Chinese Defence Delegation calls on Commander of the Navy A six-member Chinese defence delegation headed by Major General Qian Lihua of the Ministry of National Defence of the People’s Republic of China called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 13th October 2011. They held cordial discussions and exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. |
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Indian National Defence College Delegation calls on Commander of the Navy A fifteen-member delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), India, called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 03rd October 2011. The delegation was headed by Major General PK Goswami and comprised of officers from India, Nepal, United States of America and Vietnam. They were accompanied by Indian Defence Adviser in Sri Lanka Captain Sumeet Kapoor. More Pictures |
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First Poppy Flower presented to the Commander of the Navy Sri Lanka Naval Association launched its poppy campaign on 01st October 2011 with its President Rear Admiral (rtd) SR Samarathunga presenting the first poppy flower to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy lays foundation stone for a Three-Storeyed Building at Gotabhaya Rajapaksha Ranaviru Vidyalaya at Kurunegala Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake laid the foundation stone for a three-storeyed building at Gotabhaya Rajapaksa Ranaviru Vidyalaya in Kurunegala on 01st September 2011. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy receives Donation of Medical Items from Sri Lankans in France The Association of Sri Lankaise En France (an organization of Sri Lankans living in France) donated a consignment of medical items to the Sri Lanka Navy on 26th August 2011. The donation was ceremonially received by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at a function held at the SLNS Parakrama auditorium. |
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Commander of the Navy declares open Naval Filling Station at Welisara Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake ceremonially declared open the Naval Filling Station at Welisara on 11th August 2011. |
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Mission Commander and Commanding Officers of visiting Pakistani Naval Ships call on the Commander of the Navy Commodore Muhammad Amjad, Mission Commander of the Pakistani Naval Ships, PNS Shamsheer and PNS Nasr which arrived at the Port of Colombo whilst returning from China after participating in Brunei Fleet Review 2011 and the ships’ Commanding Officers, Captain Ahmed Farooq and Captain Ovais Hyder, called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 09th August 2011. They held cordial discussions on matters of bilateral relations and mutual interests. Mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion.. |
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South Korean Ambassador calls on Commander of the Navy Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka His Excellency Jongmoon Choi called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 04th August 2011. They held brief discussions on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interests. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the occasion. |
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Chinese Ambassador calls on Commander of the Navy Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Her Excellency Yang Xiuping called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 22nd July 2011. They held brief discussions on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interests. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the occasion. |
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Navy Commander presides over Nav Viru Saviya AGM Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake presided over the Annual General Meeting of the “Nav Viru Saviya” held at the auditorium of the SLNS Parakrama on 12th July 2011. The Board of Directors and the officials of the Nav Viru Saviya attended the event. More Pictures |
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New IGP calls on the Commander of the Navy Newly-appointed Inspector General of Police NK Illangakoon paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 12th July 2011. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy visits Trincomalee Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake visited Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 01st July 2011on. On his arrival, the Commander of the Navy and Mrs. Niluka Dissanayake was received by the Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Jayanath Colombage and they were accompanied by the senior Naval officers in the area. Commander of the Navy declared opened some of the newly constructed buildings at SLNS Dockyard, Naval & Maritime Academy and out side the Base premises (Sandy Bay). Five stored mess for sailors at NMA, VAS mess at SLN Dockyard, Administrative Block adjoining to the Commander’s office of Eastern Naval Area, Family welfare shop at NMA and New house constructed at Sandy Bay by Navy for civil servant Padmawathi, are the buildings declared opened by him. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy signs an Institutional Collaboration Agreement (ICA) with University of Ruhuna In a bid to enhance contribution to higher education, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake signed an Institutional Collaboration Agreement (ICA) with Vice Chancellor of University of Ruhuna Professor Susirith Mendis at the Naval Headquarters on 09th June 2011. Director General Naval Engineering, Director General Naval Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Naval Assistant to the Commander of the Navy, Director of Studies-NATI, Dean - Faculty of Engineering Professor Dr. A.M.N. Alagiyawanna and Dean - Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology Dr. TPD Gamage were also present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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French Defence Attache calls on the Commander of the Navy Defence Attache of France Commander Pascal Carre called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 08th June 2011. They held brief discussions on matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations. Mementos were exchanged between the Commander of the Navy and the French Defence Attache as a gesture of goodwill. |
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Commander of the Navy attends 10th Asia Security Summit (The Shangri-La Dialogue) Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake attended the 10th Asia Security Summit (The Shangri-La Dialogue) held in Singapore. The Sri Lanka delegation was headed by Minister of External Affairs Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris. The Navy Commander also called on Admiral Robert F Willard, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, and held cordial discussions on mutual interests and bilateral importance. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy attends the Grand Finale of “Ranaviru Real Star” Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake attended the finals of the “Ranaviru Real Star”, the first ever reality TV show held exclusively for tri-forces, held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 29th May 2011 where Commander Damien Fernando of the Sri Lanka Navy won the coveted “Ranaviru Real Star” title. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy takes part in Second Anniversary National Victory Parade Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake took part in the Second Anniversary National Victory Parade held under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa at Galle Face in Colombo on 27th May 2011. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy lays Foundation Stones for a new Building at SLNS Gemunu Wardroom and Commandant VNF Office Complex Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake laid the foundation stones for a new building at SLNS Gemunu Wardroom and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force Office Complex in Welisara on 06th May 2011. Director Generals of the Navy, Commanding Officers of Volunteer Naval Force and SLNS Gemunu were also present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy pays Homage to Sacred Tooth Relic and calls on Mahanayake of Malwatte Chapter Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Sri Dalada Maligawa and called on Mahanayake of the Malwatte Chapter in Kandy on 23rd April 2011. He was accompanied by his family members and several senior naval officers. |
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Commander of the Navy lays Foundation Stone for New Sick Quarters at SLNS Gemunu Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake laid the foundation stone for the new sick quarters at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on 25th April 2011. Director General Health Services Rear Admiral NELW Jayasekera, Commander Western Naval Area Rear Admiral Damayantha Dharmasiriwardene and Senior Naval Officers were also present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Naval Academy, pays a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Naval Academy, Rear Admiral Teerapong Srisuwan paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathillake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 05th April 2011. He was accompanied by Commanding Officer of HTMS “Taksin” Captain Aniruth Sawasdee and Commanding Officer of HTMS “Saiburi” Commander ED Youwananggoon. They held brief discussions on matters of mutual interests and bilateral relations. Thereafter, they exchanged mementos as a gesture of goodwill. |
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Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard calls on Commander of the Navy Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral (retd) Daya Dharmapriya paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 31st March 2011. They held cordial discussions on the expansion of the SLCG activities and SLN cooperation in the augmentation of the SLCG fleet and personnel requirements. Mementos were also exchanged as a gesture of goodwill to mark the occasion. |
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Commander of the Navy Chief Guest at Commissioning and Passing Out Parade at NMA Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathillake Dissanayake was the Chief Guest at the Commissioning and Passing Out Parade held at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 26th March 2011. Fifty-nine midshipmen belonging to the 25th KDU and 48th Cadet Entry Intakes passed out having been commissioned. Vice Admiral Dissanayake took the salute after inspecting the parade. |
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Commander of the Navy Chief Guest at ISO Certification Ceremony at NATI Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake was the Chief Guest at the ISO 9001:2008 Certification Ceremony held at the Naval Artificer Training Institute (NATI) on 14th March 2011. Director Generals of the Navy, Director General of the Sri Lanka Standards Institute Dr. Lalith Senaweera and Director of Studies, Staff and trainees at NATI were also present on the occasion. |
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Air Force Commander calls on Commander of the Navy Air Marshal Harsha Abewickrama, after assuming duties as the 13th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, called on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters, today, 11th March 2011. They held brief discussion on matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations. Mementos were exchanged as a gesture of goodwill to mark the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Pays a Courtesy Call on Archbishop of Colombo Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid a courtesy call on the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Dr. Malcolm Ranjith on 09th March 2011 at the Archbishop’s House in Colombo. His Grace conveyed the greetings of the Catholic Church to the Commander of the Navy on his appointment and assured all possible assistance for his endeavours at the helm of the Sri Lanka Navy. They also held brief discussions on a wide range of common issues in a cordial atmosphere. The Commander of the Navy presented His Grace the Archbishop of Colombo a memento to mark the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy visits Naval Cantonment at Mullikulum Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake visited the Naval Cantonment in Mullikulum on 08th March 2011 on an inspection tour. On his arrival, the Commander of the Navy was received by the Commander North Western Naval Area Rear Admiral Ruwan Dias and they were accompanied by the senior officers in the area. Meanwhile, His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Mollikulam Cantonment and he visited the area with the Commander of the Navy. The President planted a mango sapling in the Cantonment premises to mark his arrival there. More Pictures |
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Air Officer-in-Charge (Personnel), Air Headquarters, New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy Air Officer-in-Charge (Personnel), Air Headquarters, New Delhi Air Marshal Anil Chopra paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 01st March 2011. They held brief cordial discussions on matters of mutual interests and bilateral relevance. Mementos were also exchanged as a gesture of goodwill to mark the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy hands over Inshore Patrol Craft to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake ceremonially handed over an Inshore Patrol Craft (IPC) constructed by the Navy to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at a ceremony held at the Port of Colombo on 01st March 2011. Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral (Rtd) Daya Dharmapriya and senior officers of the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard were present on the occasion. More Pictures |
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Indonesian Ambassador pays a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy Indonesian ambassador His Excellency Djafar Husein, accompanied by Indonesian Defence Attache Colonel (Navy) Putu Arya Angga, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 28th February 2011. They briefly discussed matters of bilateral relevance and mutual interests. Afterwards, they exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. More Pictures |
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Director General of Civil Defence Force pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy The Director General of Civil Defence Force Rear Admiral BAJG Peiris, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters yesterday(26th February 2010). Mementos as a gesture of goodwill were exchanged after a discussion on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interests. More Pictures |
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Higher delegation from University of Ruhuna visits Commander of the Navy A higher delegation comprised of four senior professors of University of Ruhuna and University of Wayamba held a discussion with the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters Colombo, on 26th February 2011. The delegation discussed the matters related to the affiliation of engineering courses conducted at the Naval Artificer Training Institute in Welisara, to the University of Ruhuna and to present the trainees a Higher National Diploma in Engineering (HNDE). More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy felicitated by His Alma Mater Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake was felicitated by his alma mater, Mayurapada Madya Vidyalaya at Narammala in Kurunegala. The felicitation ceremony organized by the Past Pupil Association of the school was held on 25th February 2011. A large number of dignitaries including Ven Welamitiyawe Kusaladamma Thero, Minister of Cultural Affairs and National Heritage Hon. T.B. Ekanayake, Minister of Environment Hon. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Member of Parliament and Past Pupil Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekera, Kurunegala District Parliamentarian Hon. Shantha Bandara, President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and Wife of the Navy Commander Mrs. Neluka Kamani Dissanayake, President of the Ranaviru Seva Authority Mrs. Padma Wettewa, Principal, Staff, students both past and present, and well-wishers were present to pay their tribute to Vice Admiral Dissanayake. More Pictures |
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Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff calls on Commander of the Navy Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Mohammed Abdul Mubeen paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 24th February 2011. On his arrival, General Mubeen was awarded a Guard of Honour and was warmly received by the Commander of the Navy. They held brief discussions on matters of mutual interests and bilateral relations. Mementos were exchanged between them as a gesture of goodwill. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy pays Courtesy Call on His Excellency the President Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid a courtesy call on the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on 24th February 2011. His Excellency the President expressed his appreciation of the Sri Lanka Navy’s contribution to the nation building and national development in the aftermath of the peace dawned with the liberation of the country from the scourge of LTTE terrorism and extended his best wishes to the Navy Commander on his new appointment. The Commander of the Navy presented a special memento to His Excellency the President to mark his first official call on the President upon assumption of duties in his new office. More Pictures |
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US Ambassador calls on Commander of the Navy Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Patricia A. Butenis called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 22nd February 2011. She was accompanied by the American Defence Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Smith III. The American Ambassador extended her good wishes to Vice Admiral Dissanayake on his assumption of duties as the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. They also held brief discussions on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interests. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy pays a courtesy call on Ven.Wellamitiyawe Kusaladamma Nayake Thero Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid a courtesy call on Ven. Dr. Welamitiyawe Sri Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thero Chief Monk of Colombo and Chilaw Districts and Director & Principal of Vidyalankara Pirivena today, 19th February 2011, after assuming duties in his new appointment. More Pictures |
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Iranian Defence Attache calls on the Commander of the Navy Defence Attache of the Islamic Republic of Iran Lieutenant Colonel Khorram Lajevardi called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (19th February 2011). They held brief discussions on matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations. Mementos were exchanged between the Commander of the Navy and the Iran Defence Attache as a gesture of goodwill. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy calls on IGP Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake called on Inspector General of Police Dr Mahinda Balasuriya at the Police Headquarters on 18th February 2011. He was warmly welcomed on arrival and was awarded a Guard of Honour. They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interests and exchanged mementos to mark the occasion thereafter. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy addresses Naval Personnel at Western Naval Area. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake addressed the naval personnel at SLNS Parakrama & SLNS Rangala on 16th February 2011. The speech was the first official address made to them by Vice Admiral Dissanayake after his assumption of duties as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. Directors Generals of the Navy, senior naval officers and sailors attached to Western Naval Area were in attendance. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy addresses Civil Personnel at SLNS Parakrama Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake addressed the civil personnel at SLNS Parakrama on 16th February 2011. The speech was the first official address made to them by Vice Admiral Dissanayake after his assumption of duties as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. Directors Generals of the Navy, senior naval officers and officials attached to Naval Civil Administration were in attendance. The Commander of the Navy also presented a number of civilian employees with letters of permanent appointment in recognition of their continuous service and competence in the tasks assigned to them after his address. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy calls on Prime Minister Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon D.M. Jayaratne at the Prime Minister's Office on 08th February 2011. Mementos were exchanged between the Prime Minister and the Commander of the Navy to mark the Navy Commander’s first official call on the Prime Minister after assuming duties in his new office as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy attends the ceremonial opening of Kataragama Pilgrims’ Rest Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake attended the ceremonial opening of the Kataragama Pilgrims’ Rest on 05th February 2011. The pilgrims’ rest renovated by the civil engineering branch of the Navy was ceremonially declared open by His Excellency the President. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy attends the 63rd Independence Day Celebrations Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake attended the 63rd Independence Day celebrations held under the patronage of His Excellency the President in the historic city of Kataragama on 04th February 2011. Religious dignitaries, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Chief of Defence Staff, Commanders of the Armed Forces, Director General of Civil Defence Force, Inspector General of Police and Government officials also graced the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy meets Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake met the Secretary of Finance and Planning Dr. D.P. Jayasundera at the Ministry of Finance and Planning on 01st February 2011. They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interests. The Navy Commander thereafter presented a memento to Dr. Jayasundera as a gesture of goodwill. |
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Commander of the Navy meets Secretary to His Excellency the President Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake met the Secretary to His Excellency the President Mr. Lalith Weerathunga at the Presidential Secretariat on 31st January 2011. This is his first official meeting with the President’s Secretary after assumption of duties as the 17th Commander of the Navy. They held cordial discussions on matters related to a wide range of issues and exchanged mementos as a gesture of goodwill thereafter. More Pictures |
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Directing Staff of the Higher Command Course of the College of Air Warfare in India calls on Commander of the Navy Directing Staff of the Higher Command Course of the College of Air Warfare (CAW) in India headed by Air Commodore RJ Dukworth called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters today (31st January 2011). They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interests and exchanged mementos as a mark of goodwill. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy inaugurates Navy’s Whale Watching Project Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake inaugurated the Sri Lanka Navy’s second nautical enterprise, “Whale Watching” with the launch of the Navy’s Passenger Vessel A-543 for whale watching in the Southern seas at a ceremony held at the Galle Harbour on 30th January 2011. Galle District Parliamentarian Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara, Mayor of Galle Mr. Methsiri de Silva, Commander Southern Naval Area, Senior officers of the Forces and the Police in the area as well as personnel from print and electronic media attended the occasion. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy felicitated at Dambadeniya Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake with Mrs. Niluka Kamani Dissanayake attended a felicitation ceremony held at the Sri Sonuththrarama temple in Wewelwala, Dambadeniya on 23rd January 2011. The ceremony was organized by the Development Committee of the temple under the patronage of Chief incumbent Ven. Channa Sumedha Thero to honour their comrade Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake who took over the appointment as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy pays Homage to Sacred Tooth Relic and calls on Mahanayake of Asgiriya Chapter to receive Blessings Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Sri Dalada Maligawa and called on Mahanayake of Asgiriya Chapter in Kandy today, 24th January 2011, in order to receive their blessings on his new appointment. He was accompanied by his family members and several senior Naval officers. More Pictures |
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Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff calls on Commander of the Navy Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 20th January 2011. On his arrival, General Kayani was accorded a Guard of Honour and was warmly received by the Commander of the Navy. They held brief discussions on matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations. Mementos were exchanged between them as a gesture of goodwill. |
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Commander of the Navy calls on Chief of Defence Staff Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake called on Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke at the Air Force Headquarters on 20th January 2011. Upon his arrival, he was accorded a Guard of Honour and warmly received by Air Chief Marshal Gunathillake. They held a brief discussion on matters related to national defence in a cordial atmosphere. Mementos were exchanged between them to mark the occasion. More Pictures |
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Chief of Indian Air Force calls on Commander of the Navy Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake at the Naval Headquarters on 18th January 2011. He was warmly received by the Commander of the Navy and was accorded a Guard of Honour on arrival. They held brief discussions on matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations. Mementos were exchanged as a gesture of goodwill. More Pictures |
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Navy Commander pays a Courtesy Call on Defence Secretary Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake paid a courtesy call on Secretary of Defence Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Ministry of Defence, Public Security and Law and Order on 18th January 2011. He presented a special memento to the Secretary of Defence to mark his first official call-on. |
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Commander of the Navy calls on Army Commander Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake called on Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at the Army Headquarters on 18th January 2011. Upon his arrival, the Commander of the Navy was accorded a Guard of Honour and was warmly welcomed by the Army Commander. Mementos were exchanged between the two Commanders to mark the occasion symbolizing comradeship and goodwill. |
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Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake after his assumption of duties as Commander of the Navy made his inaugural visit to the Northern Naval Command on 17th January 2011. He was received by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Susith Weerasekera on arrival and was accorded with a Guard of Honour. The Navy Commander made a Division inspection and addressed the Naval personnel. Thereafter, he proceeded to Nagadeepa and laid the foundation stone for a house for a needy family. More Pictures |
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Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake assumes Duties as Commander of the Navy His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has been pleased to appoint Sri Lanka Navy’s Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral D. W. A. S. Dissanayake, WV, RSP & Bar, VSV, USP, ndc, as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy and promoted him to the 3-star rank of Vice Admiral. Accordingly, Vice Admiral Dissanayake ceremonially assumed his duties on 15th January 2011 at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo. More Pictures |
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