Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) achieved a remarkable feat on 09 Mar 25 by qualifying to establish 02 Guinness World Records for continuous running on a manual treadmill over a 24-hour period. The Guinness World Records Committee has officially recognized this extraordinary achievement, presenting him with the relevant certificates and medals. Marking this proud milestone, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda congratulated Rear Admiral Liyanage (Retd) during a special meeting held at the Navy Headquarters on 12 Jun 25.

Reflecting its continued commitment towards public welfare and community empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy in partnership with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted programmes to equip northern fishing community with life-saving skills. The programmes were conducted at SLNS Elara, Naval Detachment Myliddy and Point Pedro on 05th and 09th June 2025.

The Sri Lanka Navy stepped forward to provide essential diving assistance to restore the functionality of the sluice gate at the Namal Oya Reservoir, Ampara on 06 Jun 25.

The Royal Norwegian Naval Ship HNOMS ROALD AMUNDSEN arrived at the Port of Hambantota for replenishment purpose on 10 Jun 25. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.

Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to protecting marine and coastal ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy lent its helping hand to a series of impactful environmental initiatives in observance of World Environment Day 2025. Held on 04 and 05 June 25 in the Eastern, Northern and Southeastern Naval Commands, these efforts underscored the Navy’s dedication to the government’s vision of nurturing ‘A Sustainable Biotic World – An Evergreen Life’.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, conducted an official visit to the Northwestern Naval Command from 06th to 08th Jun 25, reviewing operational readiness, administrative affairs as well as welfare and development initiatives, while addressing naval personnel on key national security priorities.

Representing the Sri Lanka Navy's ongoing commitment to community welfare through their Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, 04 new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants were officially opened in several villages in the Anuradhapura district, including Ehetuwagama, Amunukole, Adampan and Katupath Wewa on 06 Jun 25.

The Navy joined hands to enhance conducive educational environment at Laafir Vidyalaya, Kalmunai on 30 May 25, as part of "A School Full of Happiness" initiatives.

A national initiative to raise public awareness about the ocean’s vital environmental and economic significance and the urgent need to safeguard it for future generations was held on 08 Jun 25 at Colombo Port City in observance of World Oceans Day.

The Vice Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, accompanying the high-level delegation led by Defence Secretary of India, Mr. Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, arrived in Sri Lanka to attend the 8th Annual Defence Dialogue, met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 05 Jun 25 at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo.