The 77th National Independence Day ceremony of Sri Lanka was held at the Independence Square, Colombo this morning (04 Feb 25). The main ceremony went by the theme “Let's join the national renaissance”, was held under the patronage of the President and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Filled with great pride, the Sri Lanka Navy added glamour to the elegant national spectacle held in a dignified sequence.

The 77th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka, themed around “Let's join the national renaissance” was marked today (04 Feb 25). On the sidelines of the main ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation, according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sayura at 12.00 noon. The ceremonial tradition was executed at the directives of the Commander of the Navy.

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO - 365 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (04 Feb 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ASLAT which arrived in Sri Lanka on a formal visit on 01 Feb 25, departed the island today (04 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon LEE met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 03 Feb 25.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda received blessings from the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal, Most Rev. Dr. Malcolm Ranjith, during a visit to the Archbishop’s House in Colombo.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda visited Balangoda Sri Dharmananda Viharaya and paid his obeisance to the Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Ven. Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthi Maha Nayaka Thero on 01 Feb 25.

On the sidelines of the 77th Independence Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Navy is scheduled to honour the nation with a 25-Gun Salute onboard SLNS Sayura, off the Galle Face at 12.00 noon on 04 Feb 25.

Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya who was newly appointed as Commander Southern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (03 Feb 25).

The Bangladesh Naval Ship BNS SOMUDRA JOY which arrived in Sri Lanka on 31 Jan 25 on a formal visit, departed the island today (02 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.