The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy today (08th January 2025). In addition, he also paid his obeisance to the Mahanayake Theros of Malwatta and Asgiriya monastic establishments. The visit which marked the Navy Chief’s maiden visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic since assuming the office as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, was aimed at invoking blessings for the Navy's future endeavours. During this visit, the Commander of the Navy was accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda.

Midshipman TMIV Thennakoon of the Sri Lanka Navy achieved a historic milestone by receiving the prestigious Sword of Honour for Best Midshipman, after successful completion of his training at the Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi. This remarkable achievement was recognized during the commissioning parade held at the Pakistan Naval Academy on 04th January 2025. Appreciative of his achievement, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda awarded a Letter of Commendation to Midshipman TMIV Thennakoon at the Navy Headquarters yesterday (06th January). Meanwhile, the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) congratulated Midshipman Thennakoon, for setting such a remarkable standard for officer under trainees across the tri-services and being an inspiring example for the youth.

The Sri Lanka Navy paid final tribute to Ex-Petty Officer Arulanandam Mariampillai, a veteran of the Royal Ceylon Navy, during a solemn ceremony on Kayts Island on 02nd January 2025. The tribute, conducted with precision and in accordance with naval traditions, followed his passing on 31st December 2024.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office today (02nd January 2025).

The Sri Lanka Navy commenced the first working day of New Year today (01st January 2025), pledging its support for the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, in parallel with the national ceremony held in this regard. Naval personnel from Navy Headquarters, all naval establishments and ships commenced the day by attending the solemn occasion where the national flag was hosted and national anthem was sung.

The Sri Lanka Navy assumed the customary responsibilities of hoisting the National Flag at Galle Face and performing the Ceremonial Guard at the President’s House, taking over from the Sri Lanka Army. The duties were officially handed over at Galle Face and Navy Headquarters on 31st December 2024 and 01st January 2025.

Two (02) more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, were declared open on 31st December 2024. The project, initiated by the Ministry of Health, was funded by Outreach Projects (Guarantee) Limited. The facilities were installed at the village of Bedumela in the Elahera Divisional Secretariat and Bakamuna of Maluwayaya, Galmulla in the Polonnaruwa district. Also, these facilities mark the 1074th and 1075th units delivered under the NSR Project.

The 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda called on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (31st December 2024).

The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, delivered his inaugural address to the Board of Management at Navy Headquarters today (31st December 2024). In his address, the Commander of the Navy emphasized the Navy's pivotal role in safeguarding national security and outlined the organization's future direction.

Admiral Priyantha Perera relinquished command of the Sri Lanka Navy on completion of his tenure today (31st December 2024). He assumed office as the 25th Commander of the Navy on 18th December 2022. Admiral Priyantha Perera rendered a distinguished service to the Navy and motherland during his naval career spanning over 37 years.