The Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) is set to take place in Visakhapatnam, India, from 17th to 20th December 2024. On 12th December, SLNS Sayura departed from Hambantota International Port to participate in this significant bilateral exercise.

The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in collaboration with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is spearheading the installation of 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in the Anuradhapura district. As part of this initiative, 06 new RO plants were inaugurated on 11th December 2024, serving Udugama, Kolaniya, Kuda Kekirawa, Kasagala Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, Ihala Puliyankulam in the Kekirawa Divisional Secretariat, and Hapadiyagama and Thilakapura in the Ipalogama Divisional Secretariat.

To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Naval Hospital of SLNS Nipuna on 12th December 2024.

The highly anticipated Navy Colours Awarding Ceremony 2024, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board, unfolded with grandeur at the Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall in Welisara on 11th December 2024. The vibrant ceremony was honoured by the presence of the Commander of the Navy and President of the Navy Sports Board, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest. During the event, 326 exceptional sportsmen and women, who represented the Navy, were recognized for their outstanding achievements across 35 out of 42 sports disciplines at Naval Command, Defence Services, as well as national and international levels, for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The Sri Lanka Navy inaugurated its 1062nd Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant as part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project on 11th December 2024. The opening ceremony at St. Lawrence's Church in Urumalai, Talaimannar, was presided over by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara.

The Navy facilitated the conduct of a street drama, staged at the Naval Dockyard premises, on 06th December 2024. This creative and interactive initiative aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS while fostering understanding and compassion within the naval personnel and their family members. HIV poses a major threat to global public health, affecting communities worldwide. To raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by this virus, the United Nations observes 01st December each year as World AIDS Day.

The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in partnership with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is leading a project to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the Anuradhapura district. On 10th December 2024, 05 more RO plants were inaugurated at Kaduruwewa and Kalesiyambalawa in Thalawa Divisional Secretariat and Kudabiliwewa, Kithsiri and Gangasiripura in Thambuththegama Divisional Secretariat, as an extension of this project.

A charity group led by Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan from Australia, comprising 42 members, visited ‘Anchorage’ – the Naval Care Centre in Welisara on 10th December 2024. The group’s visit was driven by a noble mission to support wounded-in-action veterans and enhance their quality of life.

The Sri Lanka Navy organized an Aloka Puja to illuminate the Sandahiru Seya premises, to invoke blessings on the occasion of 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy on 09th December 2024. The event was presided by Deputy Area Commander North Central Naval Area, Commodore Mangala Mummullage.

A French delegation comprising Deputy Director of the Defence and Security Cooperation Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jerome BRESSON and French Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Emmanuel PELTRIAUX met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 10th December 2024. A French delegation comprising Deputy Director of the Defence and Security Cooperation Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jerome BRESSON and French Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Emmanuel PELTRIAUX met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 10th December 2024.