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Hon. President presides over National War Heroes’ commemoration ceremony
The President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Disanayake on 19 May 25 presided over the National War Heroes’ Day commemoration held at the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla. The ceremony held in a dignified sequence was organized by the Ministry of Defence and Ranaviru Seva Authority....
2025-05-20
80th CISM General Assembly & Congress commences in Colombo
Hosted by the Sri Lanka Defence Services Sports Board, the 80th International Military Sport Council (CISM) General Assembly & Congress commenced at the Grand Maitland, Colombo today (19 May 25). The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara, as the Chief Guest, graced the event, where the keynote address was delivered by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda...
2025-05-20
Navy rushes injured surfer to hospital for treatment
The Navy sprang into action, providing critical first aid to a British tourist who was in a spot of bother while surfing at Peanut Farm Beach on 15 May 25, suffering an ankle injury that required emergency attention....
2025-05-19
SL Navy divers conquer 100m underwater challenge
In a remarkable display of professionalism, 09 skillful divers of the Sri Lanka Navy successfully completed a 100-metre underwater dive mission off Elephant Island on 18 May 25. The historic feat which marked a significant milestone in the Navy’s maritime capabilities, was witnessed by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, commending the divers for their professionalism and courage....
2025-05-19
Navy takes hold of smuggled ginger and cardamom stock in Kalpitiya Lagoon
During a search operation in the Rodapadu Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 17 May 25, the Navy seized a dinghy loaded with approximately 320kg of dried ginger and 150kg of cardamom, suspected to be smuggled goods....
2025-05-19
Naval expertise in action to strengthen students’ health well-being
In a commendable initiative to promote student health, the Sri Lanka Navy subject matter expertise partnered with the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Trincomalee, to conduct a health awareness programme for the students of Tissa Vidyalaya, Trincomalee on 14 and 15 May 25. ...
2025-05-18
Six (06) new RO plants quench thirst of communities in Anuradhapura
In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, 06 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants were declared open at Sangattewa, Dampalassagama, Gonapathirawa, Dhathusenapura and Puliyankulama in Ipalogama, Anuradhapura on 16 May 25. These initiatives, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, are part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project, which continues to make a positive impact. ...
2025-05-18
Navy athletes make waves with stellar performances at Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2025
The finals of Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2025 came to a thrilling conclusion on 10 and 11 May 25 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama. The Training Command stole the show with both men’s and women’s championships. ...
2025-05-18
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Sanath Pitigala
The Sri Lanka Navy today (17 May 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Sanath Pitigala who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-05-17
Navy delivers 400 lifesaving thalassemia infusion systems to Health Ministry
In a significant step towards combating thalassemia, the Sri Lanka Navy 16 May 25 handed over 400 thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health. The ceremonial handover took place at the Navy Headquarters under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, marking a meaningful gesture in observance of World Thalassemia Day (08 May). ...
2025-05-17
Navy celebrates Vesak giving pride of place to religious practices
Under the auspices of the Naval Buddhist Association, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival which was observed on 12 May 25. In addition, the Navy is also playing a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held in Nuwara Eliya as well as “Bauddhaloka” and “Buddha Rashmi” Vesak Zones in Colombo. ...
2025-05-16
Sri Lanka Navy receives advanced radiological and chemical detection equipment from Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration
Enhancing its technical capabilities in radiation detection at port entry points and within the nation’s territorial waters, the Sri Lanka Navy received the initial major consignment of equipment under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Department of Energy’s Office of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the United States. The symbolic handover of equipment was held at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25), attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung and Commander of the Navy. ...
2025-05-16
Official website for ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ Maritime Conference launched
The Commander of the Navy, officially launched the website for the upcoming International Maritime Conference ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25). Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Ministry of Defence, this year's conference will focus on the theme of ‘Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics’. ...
2025-05-16
Navy Commander highlights security challenges for small, middle & island states
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 15 May 25 delivered the keynote address at the international conference, co-hosted by the Consortium of South Asian Think Tanks (COSATT), along with the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo....
2025-05-16
SLNS Samudura returns after successful IMDEX Asia deployment
SLNS Samudura which took part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event from 06 to 08 in Changi, Singapore arrived the island today (15 May 25) on successful completion of the event. Upon her arrival, the Navy welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo....
2025-05-15
