Event News
Navy renders assistance to clean paddy warehouses under Clean Sri Lanka initiative

The Sri Lanka Navy commenced a programme on 23 Jan 25, extending its helping hand to clean government paddy warehouses in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts, to ensure safe storage for the Maha season harvest. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”
24 Jan 2025
Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike assumes duties as Director General Engineering

Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike assumed duties as Director General Engineering at the Navy Headquarters today (23 Jan 25).
23 Jan 2025
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Rajapakse

The Sri Lanka Navy today (23 Jan 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Rajapakse who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
23 Jan 2025
Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (22 Jan 25).
22 Jan 2025
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo, Captain M Anand called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (22nd January 2025).
22 Jan 2025
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka visits Eastern Naval Command

The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Akio Isomata visited the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee and met with the acting Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Indika De Silva on 20th January 2025.
22 Jan 2025
RO plant at Bomaluwa Viharaya, Anuradhapura declared open for community use

The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, was declared open at Bomaluwa Viharaya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura today (21st January 2025). The facility was inaugurated by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara and Human Resources Director of Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd., Ms. Senarath. Members of Venerable Maha Sangha including Atamasthanadipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of “Nuwara Kalaviya,” Most Venerable Pallegama Sirisumana Rathanapala Hemarathana Nayake Thero invoked blessings on this occasion.
21 Jan 2025
Sri Lanka Navy Adventure Team completes another challenging expedition

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Adventure and Nature Sports Team recently (from 16th to 18th January 2025) concluded a successful adventure and camping expedition, traversing some of the most challenging and picturesque terrains in Kalupahana. The journey covered key landmarks, including Bambarakanda, Weli Wanguwa, and the iconic Devil’s Staircase to Ohiya, showcasing both the team's resilience and the breath-taking natural beauty of the region.
20 Jan 2025
RO plant at Kaudulla Maha Vidyalaya, Medirigiriya declared open

The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, was declared open at Kaudulla Maha Vidyalaya in the Divisional Secretariat of Medirigiriya on 17th January 2025. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of Research and Development Unit, was funded by Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Limited. Also, the facility marked the 1076th unit delivered under the NSR Project.
17 Jan 2025
Commander of the Navy calls on Hon. Prime Minister

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Honourable Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16th January 2025).
16 Jan 2025