Event News
2026
July
Navy supports National Dengue Control Programme
The Sri Lanka Navy continues to support the National Dengue Control Programme, contributing personnel to wider efforts aimed at safeguarding public health and curbing the spread of dengue.
Navy conducts community health promotion programme in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a community health promotion programme at the office of Road Development Authority in Trincomalee on 20 July 2026, in line with the ‘Arogya’ National Wellness Programme under the ‘Clean Sr...
Navy leads mangrove planting drive pledging support to Clean Sri Lanka programme
The Navy conducted a mangrove planting programme at the Ullakkeni coastal area in Lankapatuna on 18 July 2026 as part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national programme and its ongoing coastal conservation efforts around the...
Commander of the Navy reviews upgraded welfare facilities at SLN Dockyard, Trincomalee
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, reviewed several upgraded welfare facilities at SLN Dockyard, Trincomalee, during his recent visit to the Eastern Naval Command.
Commander of the Navy calls on Secretary to the President
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando called on the Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka is Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today, 20 July 2026.
Trincomalee Naval Exercise (TRINEX - 26) gets underway
The Sri Lanka Navy's Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2026 (TRINEX 26) began on 20 July at the Trincomalee Naval Dockyard under the patronage of the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya.
Commander of the Navy calls on Hon. Prime Minister
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today ...
National Defence College delegation visits Eastern Naval Command
A delegation of senior military and police officers from Sri Lanka and foreign countries visited the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee on 14 July 2026. The visit was part of a study tour by participant...
Navy steps into keep foot pilgrims replenished on sacred trek
The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a community assistance programme to provide clean drinking water for pilgrims taking part in the annual Kataragama “Paada Yaathra” foot pilgrimage.
New Navy Commander receives blessings in Kandy
In one of his engagements since assuming duties as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando visited Kandy today (10 July 2026). During the visit, he paid homage at the Temple of the Sacre...