The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM), in collaboration with Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd and Vision 8 Academy, conducted a one-day wellness and professional development programme on 21 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, Colombo.

A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 24 Aug 25 at the village of Ambagaswewa in Polpithigama, Kurunegala. Implemented under the Naval Social Responsibility initiative, the project was realized through the technical expertise of the Navy.

In a continuing commitment to its naval social responsibility mandate, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a series of mobile dental clinics across the Jaffna district from 21 to 25 Aug 25.

The Sri Lanka Navy launched one of its series of awareness programme on “Vehicle Roadworthiness and Traffic Accident Prevention” at the Driver Training School, SLNS Takshila, on 23 Aug 25.

The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 concluded in style at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee, on 23 August, after four days of thrilling competition on the waves. Organized for the fifth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy, the event was held under the auspices of the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL). The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, graced the closing ceremony and presented medals and trophies to the champions.

Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage officially assumed duties as Commander Northern Naval Area in a formal ceremony held at the Command Headquarters on 21 Aug 25.

In line with its ongoing Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a psychological counseling and career guidance programme for students of Pottuvil Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya in Ampara. The event, held on 21 Aug 25, at the Auditorium of SLNS Mahanaga, was organized by the Southeastern Naval Command.

The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Trincomalee Town, organized a health awareness programme at the Trincomalee District Secretariat on 20 Aug 25.

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.

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.