Event News
2026
May
Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
Embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 15 May 26. The vessel was accorded a traditional naval welcome by the ...
Embarking on rewarding and honourable career new officer batch receives letters of appointment
Marking a significant milestone in their lives, a group of newly enlisted Direct Entry officers formally received their letters of appointment from the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda during a ce...
Navy’s freshwater gift flows with twin RO units for undergraduates of Jaffna University
Aiming to provide a sustainable solution for clean drinking water, two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by the Sri Lanka Navy were declared open on 11 May 26 at the hostel premises of faculties of Engineeri...
Commander of the Navy recognizes humanitarian grit of naval personnel during Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
In a ceremony held on 08 May 26 at the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, recognized the selfless dedication of naval personnel who played a key role in Humanitarian Assistan...
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured fisherman for urgent medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on 08 May 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday f...
Art of voice mastery and technique workshop for naval officers
Naval officers honed their public speaking abilities during a workshop organized by the Speech Craft Club, held on 02 May 26 at the Southern Naval Command. The session was conducted at the directives of the Commander ...
INS Sindhukesari departs island
The Indian Navy submarine, INS Sindhukesari, which arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake Operational Turnarounds, departed the island on 06 May 26, on successful completion of intended programmes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade ...
Sri Lanka Navy sharpens edge in asymmetric warfare
Strengthening its role in advanced maritime operations training, the Sri Lanka Navy commenced the 10th Asymmetric Warfare Course (AWC) at the Special Boat Squadron Training School (SBSTS), Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee,...
Navy Chief unveils operational infrastructure at SLNS Elara
Marking a significant step in operational infrastructure, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda declared open the newly constructed building complex, housing the Operations Room, Main Signal Office...
Navy Commander lays out key operational priorities during visit to Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted an official visit to the Northern Naval Command from 01 to 03 May 26. During the visit, the commander addressed naval personnel, emphasizing operatio...