Event News
2026
August
Experience-based learning session with Kumar Sangakkara inspires naval personnel in Eastern Naval Command
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mr. Kumar Sangakkara led an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 23 August 2026. The Command...
Deputy Minister of Defence Reviews Navy’s Security and Operational Readiness
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters at Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) on 18 August.
Navy persists in search operation for missing officer
Search operations are still actively underway for the missing naval officer, for the fourth consecutive day (18 August 2026).
Navy empowers fishing community with first aid training in Point Pedro
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, has launched a series of first aid training programmes aimed at empowering the fis...
Commander of the Navy calls on Minister of Health and Mass Media
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando called on the Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Ministry of Health today, 17 August 2026.
Naval officers update on Indian Ocean strategic dynamics
Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Retd) delivered a lecture on “Contemporary Global Scene: The Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka” to officers serving in the Eastern Naval Command on 16 August 2026.
School students learn sailing alongside Commandant's Cup Sailing Regatta 2026
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL), conducted a two-day sailing training programme for 33 school students in Trincomalee on 14 and 15 August 2026. The training sessi...
Navy continues beach clean-up efforts in Northern Province
The Navy has continued its efforts to keep beaches in the Northern Province clean and attractive under the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, with a two-day beach clean-up conducted at Casuarina Beach in Kareinagar a...
Navy’s contribution to vocational training recognized
A ceremony marking the award of one million National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certificates in Sri Lanka recognised the Sri Lanka Navy's contribution to the development of vocational education and training in the...
12th General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial Oration conducted on colourful note
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando delivered the 12 General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial Oration at the annual commemoration held in honour of the late General.