Event News
Navy takes lead in strengthening inter-agency partnership for coastal security and fisheries governance in Northwestern Province
A meeting to address challenges related to the marine ecosystem and sustainable fisheries along the Northwestern coastal belt was convened at SLNS Thambapanni, Puttalam on 11 Nov 25, under the patronage of the Commander Northwestern Naval Area.
15 Nov 2025
Navy's Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise 2025 gets underway in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy launched the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise 2025 on 12 Nov 25, inaugurating the HADR Symposium at the Disaster Management Training School, Rapid Action Boats Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam.
13 Nov 2025
Navy fosters educational environment at Siri Dewamiththa Primary School
In a dedicated community assistance initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy supported the enhancement of the premises at Siri Dewamiththa Primary School in Rambewa on 08 Nov 25.
13 Nov 2025
Special Boat Squadron marks 32 years of elite service
The Sri Lanka Navy's Special Boat Squadron (SBS) marked its 32nd anniversary with a series of ceremonial events. The main anniversary event took place on 06 Nov 25 at the SBS Headquarters in Trincomalee, under the patronage of the Commanding Officer SBS.
13 Nov 2025
35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 35th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Sri Lanka and Indian Navies and Coast Guards was held on board INS Sukanya on 11 Nov 25, at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, north of Kankesanthurai.
12 Nov 2025
Navy hosts Sailors’ Get-together in Welisara, giving pride of place to traditions
In view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a Sailors’ Get-together was held at ‘Wave n’ Lake’ Navy Hall in Welisara on 07 Nov 25. The event was organized as part of a series of celebratory programmes marking this significant 75-year milestone in the Navy’s proud journey.
08 Nov 2025
Navy's community focus brings safe drinking water to Medabedda Maha Vidyalaya in Galewela
As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, the Sri Lanka Navy declared open a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Medabedda Maha Vidyalaya in Galewela, Mathale on 31 Oct 25.
04 Nov 2025
Commander of the Navy shares maritime insights with National Defence College Course No. 04
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, shared maritime insights with the officers of Course No. 04 at the National Defence College (NDC) on 03 Nov 25. The Navy Chief was invited by the Commandant of the NDC, Major General Chamila Munasinghe, to conduct a guest lecture as part of the college's esteemed curriculum.
04 Nov 2025
Poppy flower pinned on Commander of the Navy commemoration of Remembrance Day 2025
The President of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces Veterans’ Association Poppy Committee, Major General Mahinda Mudalige (Retd), pinned a poppy on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at Navy Headquarters on 04 Nov 25. This solemn act was conducted in commemoration of Remembrance Day 2025, honouring the service and sacrifice of fallen military personnel.
04 Nov 2025
JMSDF ship AKEBONO departs island concluding her visit
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit, departed the island today (31 Oct 25). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
01 Nov 2025















