In a commendable display of social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook the initiative to repair hospital beds and refurbish essential equipment at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. Deputy Director Hull Engineering, Captain Kapila De Silva officially handed over the repaired beds and equipment to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo today (17th August 2023).

The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023 concluded on 17th August 2023, marking a significant milestone in the stakeholders’ commitment to addressing environmental challenges and ensuring the security of its ecosystems. The 12th edition of IPESF was co-hosted by the US Indo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG). The forum was held at Shangri-La Colombo over 04 days (14th to 17th August) facilitating the exchange of insights and exemplary approaches among stakeholders concerned with environmental security.