The 13th iteration of the Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy was successfully conducted on 14 Jan in Colombo, underscoring the continued commitment to bilateral maritime relations.

In continuation of its commitment towards enhancing public health and community welfare, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant (01), set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open for ommunity use on 13 Jan 26 at the Community Hall premises of Koleyaya in Rideemaliyadda, Badulla.

SLNS Suranimila set sail on 14 Jan 26 from the Port of Colombo to Male, Maldives, to join the Trilateral Maritime Exercise DOSTI XVII – 2026, hosted by the Maldives National Defence Force for 17th time. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.