Event News
Navy conducts health promotion programme in Trincomalee

The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Trincomalee Town, conducted a health promotion and preliminary non-communicable disease (NCD) screening programme for the local community. The programme was conducted at the Urban Council, Trincomalee on 25 Jan 25.
27 Jan 2025
NMA unveils third edition of its annual journal 'THE PORTHOLE'
Launching the third edition of 'THE PORTHOLE', the annual professional publication of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, the Commandant NMA, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph presented the first journal copy to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (27 Jan 25).
27 Jan 2025
Commander of the Navy pays obeisance to Mahanayake Thero of Ramanna Maha Nikaya

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda visited the Minioluwa Sri Vidyawasa Piriven Maha Viharaya, Mirigama and paid his obeisance to the Chief Prelate of Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, Aggamaha Panditha Most Venerable Makulewe Sri Wimala Nayaka Thero today (26 Jan 25).
26 Jan 2025
Navy leads the way in community healthcare with special mobile dental clinics in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy organized a series of special mobile dental clinics under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, held from 21st to 23rd January 2025. These clinics took place at St. Anthony’s Church in Mathagal, Nadeswara College in Kankasanthurei, and Parameshwara College in Veththalakerni, Jaffna.
25 Jan 2025
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today (24 Jan 25).
24 Jan 2025
Navy renders assistance to clean paddy warehouses under Clean Sri Lanka initiative

The Sri Lanka Navy commenced a programme on 23 Jan 25, extending its helping hand to clean government paddy warehouses in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts, to ensure safe storage for the Maha season harvest. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”
24 Jan 2025
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka visits Eastern Naval Command

The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Akio Isomata visited the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee and met with the acting Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Indika De Silva on 20th January 2025.
22 Jan 2025
Sri Lanka Navy Adventure Team completes another challenging expedition

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Adventure and Nature Sports Team recently (from 16th to 18th January 2025) concluded a successful adventure and camping expedition, traversing some of the most challenging and picturesque terrains in Kalupahana. The journey covered key landmarks, including Bambarakanda, Weli Wanguwa, and the iconic Devil’s Staircase to Ohoya, showcasing both the team's resilience and the breath-taking natural beauty of the region.
20 Jan 2025
Commander of the Navy calls on Hon. Prime Minister

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Honourable Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16th January 2025).
16 Jan 2025
25th anniversary of Provost and Regulating branch of the Navy celebrated with beach cleaning drive

The Sri Lanka Navy organized a cleaning programme at the beachfront of Talaimannar Lighthouse today (16th January 2025) on the occasion of 25th anniversary of the Provost and Regulating branch. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's “Clean Sri Lanka” project, launched under the motto “Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”
16 Jan 2025