Event News
2026
August
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana takes over command of Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumed duties as the Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 04 August 2026.
July
Army Commander pays farewell courtesy call on Navy Commander
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid a farewell courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today, 30 July 2026.
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumes duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya formally assumed duties as the Commander Southeastern Naval Area today, 30 July 2026, at the Southeastern Command Headquarters.
Navy continues to support national dengue control programme
The Sri Lanka Navy has continued its active support for the national dengue control programme, contributing personnel to a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing the spread of dengue and promoting public health.
69th Intake Officer Cadets receive letters of appointment
Forty-seven (47) Officer Cadets formally received their letters of appointment to join the Sri Lanka Navy today, 28 July 2026. The event which was held at Navy Headquarters, was presided over by the Commander of the N...
Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today, 28 July 2026, bade farewell to Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage formally assumed duties as the Commander Eastern Naval Area today, 24 July 2026 at the Eastern Command Headquarters in Trincomalee.
Commodore Aruna Wijayawardhana assumes command as Commandant VNF
Commodore Aruna Wijayawardhana formally assumed duties as the 31st Commandant Volunteer Naval Force today, 24 July 2025, at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters in Welisara.
Navy extends community support for Kataragama foot pilgrimage
The Navy rolled out a community support programme from 10 to 24 July 2026 to assist devotees taking part in the annual foot pilgrimage to the historic Kataragama Devalaya.
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo, Captain M Anand called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today, 22 July 2026.