Event News
2026
August
Archbishop of Colombo blesses Commander of the Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando received blessings from the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, during a visit to the Archbishop’s House in Colombo today, 12 August 2026.
Pakistan Defence Adviser calls on Navy Commander
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Talha Badar, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, at Navy Headquarters today, 12 August 2026.
Japanese Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
Commander KUBO Takayuki, the Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Japan in the Sri Lanka called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters today, 12 August 2026.
Navy officers recognised for cyclone Ditwah disaster relief efforts
Sri Lanka Navy officers who took part in humanitarian and disaster relief operations following Cyclone Ditwah have been recognised for their service.
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana takes over command of Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumed duties as the Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 04 August 2026.
July
Army Commander pays farewell courtesy call on Navy Commander
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid a farewell courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today, 30 July 2026.
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumes duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya formally assumed duties as the Commander Southeastern Naval Area today, 30 July 2026, at the Southeastern Command Headquarters.
Navy continues to support national dengue control programme
The Sri Lanka Navy has continued its active support for the national dengue control programme, contributing personnel to a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing the spread of dengue and promoting public health.
69th Intake Officer Cadets receive letters of appointment
Forty-seven (47) Officer Cadets formally received their letters of appointment to join the Sri Lanka Navy today, 28 July 2026. The event which was held at Navy Headquarters, was presided over by the Commander of the N...
Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today, 28 July 2026, bade farewell to Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.