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Navy Commander recognises veterans at “Anchorage” with honour and warmth
In a solemn and respectful event marking the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Centre in Welisara on 22 May 26....
2026-05-22
Navy steps up marine conservation under ocean and coastal sustainability endeavours
As part of its steadfast commitment to preserving the country's marine environment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted another segment of its hallmark "Green and Blue Domain" and Clean Sri Lanka initiative at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 19 May 26. This programme marked another milestone in the Navy's dedication to ecological preservation and coastal sustainability endeavours. ...
2026-05-22
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE" departs following replenishment visit
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE", which arrived in Colombo (21 May 26) on a replenishment visit, departed the island today (22 May) on completion of her intended purposes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. ...
2026-05-22
Deputy Minister of Defence Visits War Heroes at Mihindu Seth Medura
In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya on 19 May 26....
2026-05-22
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force meets with Commander of the Navy
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters on 21 May 26....
2026-05-21
Navy’s blood donation offers lifesaving hope to the community
Demonstrating its commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation campaign at the North Central Naval Command Hospital on 19 May 26. ...
2026-05-21
National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration held in dignified splendor under Hon. President’s patronage
The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held with dignity on 19 May 26, at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla. The solemn event, organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority, was graced by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake....
2026-05-20
INS Sunayna arrived as IOS Sagar departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna, under the name of IOS Sagar, arrived in the island embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', departed the island on 18 May 26. The ship was accorded a formal farewell by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions, upon her departure....
2026-05-19
Navy takes hold of assortment of smuggled items during search operation in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of items, suspected of being smuggled into the country, during a search operation conducted in the Thalawila beach area of Kalpitiya on 17 May 26....
2026-05-19
Navy nets 32 suspects in crackdowns on illegal fishing activities
In a continuous bid to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 32 individuals during a series of coordinated operations against illegal fishing practices across local waters from 01 to 15 May 26. ...
2026-05-19
Navy Martial Artists dominate at Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2026 with a spectacular medal haul
Exhibiting martial arts prowess, the Sri Lanka Navy Taekwondo team clinched a flurry of medals at the "Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2026." Accordingly, they secured two (02) Gold, four (04) Silver, and five (05) Bronze medals....
2026-05-19
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt: over 830 kg of Kendu leaves seized in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing over 830 kg during separate search operations conducted in Mannar on 15 and 16 May 26....
2026-05-17
Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
Embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 15 May 26. The vessel was accorded a traditional naval welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy upon its arrival in Colombo. ...
2026-05-16
Embarking on rewarding and honourable career new officer batch receives letters of appointment
Marking a significant milestone in their lives, a new batch of Direct Entry officers formally received their letters of appointment from the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda during a ceremony held at Navy Headquarters on 15 May 26....
2026-05-15
Navy’s freshwater gift flows with twin RO units for undergraduates of Jaffna University
Aiming to provide a sustainable solution for clean drinking water, two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by the Sri Lanka Navy were declared open on 11 May 26 at the hostel premises of faculties of Engineering, Technology and Agriculture located in Kilinochchi, belonging to the University of Jaffna. ...
2026-05-13
