Event News
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access

A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 21 Aug 25 at the Halambawatawana National School in Chilaw. The project was made possible through the industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy, with funding support from Sunshine Foundation for Good and Sunshine Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
22 Aug 2025
USS Santa Barbara departs island

The United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) which arrived in Colombo, departed the island today and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
21 Aug 2025
A spectacle of sails: Officer Under Trainees test mettle in Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta

The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 commenced with much vibrancy at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee on 20 August, marking the fifth edition of the prestigious tournament.
21 Aug 2025
SLINEX-25 concludes, both navies sharpened operational preparedness

The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) drew to a successful close on 18 Aug 25 in the western seas off Colombo.
19 Aug 2025
Rajanganaya sluice gate back in operation with Navy assistance

The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 15 and 16 Aug 25 to restore the inoperative sluice gate of the Rajanganaya Reservoir in Anuradhapura.
18 Aug 2025
Sri Lanka & India flex naval muscle in sea phase of SLINEX-25

The sea phase of the twelfth edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) commenced today (17 Aug 25), in western waters off Colombo.
17 Aug 2025
USS Santa Barbara arrives in Colombo

United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) arrived at the port of Colombo on a replacement purpose on 16 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
16 Aug 2025
SLINEX-25 sets sail in Colombo

The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise 2025 (SLINEX-25), a bilateral naval exercise between Sri Lanka and India, was officially launched today (14 August 25) aboard the Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Vijayabahu at Colombo Port, presided over by the Deputy Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey along with the attendance of the Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage.
14 Aug 2025
Duo of Indian Naval Ships arrive in Colombo to participate in bilateral naval exercise SLINEX – 25

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jyoti and INS Rana arrived at the Port of Colombo today (14 Aug 25) to take part in the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX – 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting vessels in keeping with maritime traditions.
14 Aug 2025
Water woes of communities eased with Navy’s RO plant in Olukaranda, Anuradhapura

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 Olukaranda, Kekirawa, Anuradhapura on 13 Aug 25.
14 Aug 2025