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A team of 73 takes on Karagahatenna Peak in daring mountain mission

To promote a good work-life balance for a healthier Navy and community, a wide range of programmes are underway within the Navy. On the sidelines of these initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy's Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department successfully organised a hiking expedition to Mount Karagahatenna in the Matale District on 29 Mar 25, under the guidance of Director General Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
31 Mar 2025
Navy and NARA sign MOU on operational management of Research Vessel Samuddrika

In a significant step towards enhancing Sri Lanka's maritime research and operational capabilities, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on 27 Mar 25 between the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) for the operational management and maintenance of the Research Vessel (RV) Samuddrika.
28 Mar 2025
Commander of the Navy congratulates SLN women's rugby team on championship win

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda extended warmest congratulations to the Sri Lanka Navy women's rugby team for their outstanding achievement in winning the Inter-Club Women's Rugby Tournament 2024/25. The champion team called on the Navy Chief at the Navy Headquarters on 25 Mar 25.
27 Mar 2025
Navy takes lead in conserving sea turtles and sets free 42 hatchlings to ocean

The Sri Lanka Navy set free 42 sea turtle hatchlings at the Panama beach on 25 Mar 25. As part of the Turtle Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, the eggs of these hatchlings were conserved, to help them start the journey to adulthood.
27 Mar 2025
North Central Naval Command unveils holiday resort to enhance welfare facilities

In a significant step to bolster welfare facilities for naval personnel, a building converted into a holiday resort was inaugurated at SLNS Gajaba on 21 Mar 25, under the auspices of Commander North Central Naval Area.
27 Mar 2025
Outgoing and incoming Chiefs of Office of Defence Cooperation at U.S. Embassy in Colombo call on Commander of the Navy

The outgoing and incoming Chiefs of Office of Defence Cooperation at U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Commander Sean Jin and Lieutenant Commander Ros Lary respectively called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (26 Mar 25).
27 Mar 2025
JMSDF MURASAME departs island

Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME which arrived in Sri Lanka on 22 Mar 25 for replenishment, departed the island today (25 Mar). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
26 Mar 2025
Commander CTF-150 pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy

A delegation from the Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (24 Mar 25). The delegation was led by Commander CTF-150, Commodore Rodger Ward.
24 Mar 2025
UNODC courses hosted by Navy conclude in Trincomalee

The Sri Lanka Navy hosted the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) sponsored Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Instructor Course and Regional VBSS Fishing Vessel Boarding Officer Course at Special Boat Squadron Headquarters in Trincomalee. The courses concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at Sober Island Resort on 20 Mar 25.
24 Mar 2025
36th JNSC concludes with graduation ceremony at NMA

Marking the successful completion of an intensive programme, the 36th Junior Naval Staff Course culminated in a graduation ceremony held at the Auditorium of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 22 Mar 25. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, as the chief guest, with the attendance of the Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe.
24 Mar 2025