The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th August 2024, departed the island today (29th August), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.

Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka appointed Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 16th August 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera formally handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 26th August 2024 and expressed his best wishes.

The Sri Lanka Navy donated an electric wheelchair to retired Petty Officer HJ Pushpakumara, who was disabled while in action. The donation was held at his residence on 26th August 2024, with Rear Admiral Priyal Withanage, Director General Services, presiding over the event.

Three Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships; "HE FEI", "WUZHISHAN" and "QILIANSHAN" arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed about 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Anil Bowatte retired from naval service today (26th August 2024).

Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme from Mahamodara to Dadella, Galle and the beach of Hambantota city limits today (24th August 2024).

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, officially inaugurated a new sailors' married quarters building at the Naval Complex in Welisara today (23rd August 2024). The facility was constructed to enhance the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families.

Rear Admiral Damian Fernando who was newly appointed as Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee today (23rd August 2024).

USS Stockdale of the United States Navy which arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 22nd August 2024, departed the island today (23rd August), after successfully completing its replenishment operations.