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Commander of the Navy graces sports meet of Agamethi Balika Vidyalaya, Panadura

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 12 Mar 25 graced the awards ceremony of the sports meet of Agamethi Balika Vidyalaya, Panadura, as the Chief Guest. The event, held at the Panadura Public Ground, was celebrated with vibrant enthusiasm and marked a successful conclusion to the school's sports festivities.
13 Mar 2025
SARCOMEX-25 concludes strengthening regional SAR services

The Search and Rescue Communication Exercise (SARCOMEX-25) was successfully conducted on 11 Mar 25 between the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Chennai, India, and MRCC Colombo, Sri Lanka. The exercise aimed to further strengthen regional search and rescue (SAR) services and enhance coordination during maritime emergencies.
12 Mar 2025
Delegation from Institute for Security Governance (ISG) meets with Commander of the Navy

A delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), U.S. met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 11 Mar 25 at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo.
12 Mar 2025
International Women's Day celebrated with special programme in Eastern Naval Command

In celebration of International Women's Day, an awareness programme titled 'Your Happiness is with you' was heldat the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 11 Mar 25. The programme was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe.
11 Mar 2025
Navy takes the plunge to fix Katagamuwa Tank sluice gate

The Sri Lanka Navy stepped forward to provide diving assistance to fix the defunct sluice gate of Katagamuwa Tank, Nikaweratiya on 10 Mar 25.
11 Mar 2025
Citizen responsibility strengthened as Navy renovates Habarana Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura

In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a clean-up drive at Habarana Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura on 10 Mar 25. As part of the "Clean Sri Lanka" campaign, a nationwide programme is underway to create an educational environment that promotes national values, integrates social principles, and emphasizes environmental sustainability, centered on the theme, "A School Full of Happiness."
11 Mar 2025
Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy

The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General Faheem-Ul-Aziz (Retd) met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (11 Mar 25).
11 Mar 2025
Navy enhances operational capabilities with Line-Throwing Adapter Kits

Another set of Line-Throwing Adapter Kits for T56 SMG, improvised by Sri Lanka Navy’s Research and Development Unit (RDU), were officially handed over to SLNS Sayura and SLNS Shakthi in a ceremony presided over by the Commander Eastern Naval Area on 04 Mar 25.
11 Mar 2025
Arrangements are in place for the festival of St. Antony's Shrine, Kachchativu

The annual feast at St. Antony's Shrine on Kachchativu Island is set to take place on 14 and 15 Mar 25. As of now, the Sri Lankan Navy has deployed its craft to transport essential supplies continuously to the island via sea routes. Additionally, preparations for the necessary infrastructure to ensure the smooth execution of the church festival are nearing completion.
10 Mar 2025
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) qualifies for 02 Guinness World Records

Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) achieved a remarkable feat on 09 Mar 25 by qualifying to establish 02 Guinness World Records for continuous walking on a manual treadmill over a 24-hour period.
09 Mar 2025