The Commander of the Navy, along with naval personnel, extends heartfelt congratulations to the Sri Lanka Air Force, as it proudly marks the 74th anniversary today (02 Mar 25).

The Sri Lanka Navy’s Research and Development Unit (RDU) has achieved another milestone in enhancing operational efficiency with the invention of Line-Throwing Adapter Kits for T56 SMG. The kits were officially handed over to SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Sayurala in a ceremony presided over by the Commander Western Naval Area on 28 Feb 25.

As part of yet another community service initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a mobile dental clinic on 28 Feb 25, at Sri Devram Viharaya in Pannipitiya. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Sanga Sabawa, fostering a spirit of unity and care.

The annual feast of St. Antony's Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in the Jaffna Peninsula is set to take place on 14 and 15 Mar 25 on a high note. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ASAHI arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (01 Mar 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at Junior School, Veherayaya in Wellawaya on 28 Feb 25. This initiative, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, is part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project, which continues to make a positive impact.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda called on the Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda in Ethul Kotte, Colombo today (28 Feb 25).

A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at Sri Devananda National School, Tissamaharama in Hambantota on 27 Feb 25. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of the Research and Development Unit, marked the 1084th unit delivered under the NSR Project. The magnanimous initiative was sponsored by engineer, Mr. Buddhi Mangala.

In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a renovation and clean-up programme at Chithambara College, Valvettithurai in Jaffna on 26 Feb 25. The programme was conducted as part of the nationwide initiative to renovate schools under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project.

A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (26) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.