The Presidential Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs convened at Navy Headquarters on 03 Sep 25, adopting a strategic-level approach to formulate a comprehensive national campaign aimed at eradicating drug menace from the country. The meeting was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, in his capacity as Chairman of the Task Force.

A one-day workshop organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, on administrative and welfare matters of naval ratings, was held on 28 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, with the Director General Personnel, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathna presiding over the occasion.

An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 01 Sep 25.

Following his participation today (01) in a series of inauguration and development programmes in Jaffna, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake undertook an inspection visit to Katchatheevu Island.

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island on 31 Aug 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo.

In a significant initiative to enhance safety and well-being at sea, the Sri Lanka Navy, in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme on 30 Aug 25 at Thawulpadu and South Bar Fisheries Harbours, Mannar.

The Insignia and Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Qualifying Course No. 06 was held on 27 Aug 25 at the EOD Training School in Maho. The occasion was graced by the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera, as the Chief Guest.

The United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island today (29 Aug 25). In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo.

In a significant step towards addressing safe drinking water scarcity of communities, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open in the village of Karabewa, Anuradhapura on 26 Aug 25.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (28 Aug 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chandima Silva as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.