Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 28 Aug 25. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Kalubowila at the Navy Headquarters on 19 Sep and extended best wishes to him in the new role.

The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted the inaugural ‘Junior Officers’ Conclave – 2025’ on 14 Sep 25, at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Trincomalee. The event, held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, fostered a direct and open dialogue between the Navy’s junior officers from the Naval Fleet Command.