The Sri Lanka Navy stepped in to support both devotees and the environment during the annual Paada Yaathra pilgrimage through Kumana National Park to Kataragama.

Representing the Sri Lanka Navy's ongoing commitment to community welfare through its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was officially opened at Maligathenna Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala on 20 Jun 25.

As part of its ongoing Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a health screening campaign at the Our Lady of Valankannai Catholic Church in Andamkulam, Trincomalee, on 21 Jun 25.

Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy joined forces with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to provide essential life-saving training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour on 20 Jun 25, equipping participants with vital skills for safer fishing activities.

The Sri Lanka Navy in partnership with the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office marked World Hydrography Day (21 Jun) with a special ceremony held at Wave n’ Lake Welisara on 24 Jun 25. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and National Hydrographer of Sri Lanka cum Chief Hydrographer of Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya, the event was dignified by the presence of the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest.

The Sri Lanka Navy on 20 Jun 25 commenced its support for devotees undertaking the annual ‘Paada Yaathra’ pilgrimage, a sacred journey on foot from the northern and eastern parts of the country to the Kataragama Devalaya. As part of this initiative, the Navy ensures the needs of pilgrims are met along the stretch from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. Joining the ‘Paada Yaathra’, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda personally oversaw the arrangements to ensure a hassle free experience for the devotees

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted an official three-day visit to the Southeastern Naval Command from 20 to 22 Jun 25. During this visit, he inspected key operational preparedness, reviewed administrative functions, assessed ongoing infrastructure projects and evaluated the progress of welfare initiatives for naval personnel.

On successful completion of their training at Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) in Welisara, 32 naval artificer apprentices of the 22nd artificer intake passed out at the main parade ground of NIT in Welisara on 20 Jun 25. The ceremony was graced by Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Director of Studies (NIT), Captain Hemajith Bandara.

In a proactive effort to enhance maritime environmental safety, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard joined forces for an intensive two-day oil spill response drill (16th and 17th Jun 25) at PH Bay in Kankasanthurei.

Representing the Sri Lanka Navy's ongoing commitment to community welfare through their Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, 02 new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants were officially opened in the villages of Thelhiriyawa and Konwewa of Thambuttegama, Anuradhapura on 20 Jun 25.