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Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 27 Aug 25....
2025-08-28
USS Tulsa arrives in Colombo
United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 27 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-08-28
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 calls Port of Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (27 Aug 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-08-27
SLCOMM advances holistic well-being of military and police healthcare professionals
The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM), in collaboration with Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd and Vision 8 Academy, conducted a one-day wellness and professional development programme on 21 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, Colombo....
2025-08-27
Navy assurance for pure and safe drinking water
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 24 Aug 25 at the village of Ambagaswewa in Polpithigama, Kurunegala. Implemented under the Naval Social Responsibility initiative, the project was realized through the technical expertise of the Navy....
2025-08-27
Sri Lanka Navy extends healthcare outreach with Jaffna dental mission
In a continuing commitment to its naval social responsibility mandate, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a series of mobile dental clinics across the Jaffna district from 21 to 25 Aug 25....
2025-08-27
Navigating towards safer and efficient road transport management
The Sri Lanka Navy launched one of its series of awareness programme on “Vehicle Roadworthiness and Traffic Accident Prevention” at the Driver Training School, SLNS Takshila, on 23 Aug 25....
2025-08-26
5th edition of Commandant's Cup Sailing Regatta-2025 marks vibrant final race with 8 participating countries
The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 concluded in style at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee, on 23 August, after four days of thrilling competition on the waves. Organized for the fifth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy, the event was held under the auspices of the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL). The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, graced the closing ceremony and presented medals and trophies to the champions....
2025-08-25
Navy clinches title at Intermediate Boxing Tournament – 2025
The Sri Lanka Navy secured a resounding victory at the Intermediate Boxing Tournament – 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Boxing Association and held on 21 Aug 25 at the Royal-MAS Arena Indoor Boxing Stadium, Colombo....
2025-08-23
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage assumes command of Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage officially assumed duties as Commander Northern Naval Area in a formal ceremony held at the Command Headquarters on 21 Aug 25....
2025-08-23
Navy's social responsibility mission focuses on student well-being
In line with its ongoing Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a psychological counseling and career guidance programme for students of Pottuvil Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya in Ampara. The event, held on 21 Aug 25, at the Auditorium of SLNS Mahanaga, was organized by the Southeastern Naval Command....
2025-08-23
Navy and Lions Club unite for health awareness in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Trincomalee Town, organized a health awareness programme at the Trincomalee District Secretariat on 20 Aug 25....
2025-08-23
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 21 Aug 25 at the Halambawatawana National School in Chilaw. The project was made possible through the industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy, with funding support from Sunshine Foundation for Good and Sunshine Holdings Pvt. Ltd. ...
2025-08-22
Navy's finest paddlers compete in Inter-Command Table Tennis Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy's table tennis paddlers battled for supremacy at the thrilling Inter-Command Table Tennis Championship-2025. From 12 to 15 Aug 25, the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex echoed with intense games as sixteen teams (09 men’s and 07 women’s) vied for the championship....
2025-08-22
USS Santa Barbara departs island
The United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) which arrived in Colombo, departed the island today and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-08-21
