Event News
2026
July
Navy rallies behind national drive to combat dengue
The Navy has deployed personnel to support the national dengue prevention campaign aimed at curbing the spread of the disease in the Western Province.
Navy continues to support national dengue prevention drive
The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed personnel to assist the national dengue prevention campaign aimed at curbing the spread of the disease in Colombo and surrounding areas.
Commander of the Navy visits sacred sites in Anuradhapura
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, visited prominent places of worship in Anuradhapura on 12 July 2026, to seek blessings for the Navy’s future endeavours. The visit follows his recent assumption...
10th Asymmetric Warfare Course concludes at SBS Headquarters
The certificate awarding and insignia pinning ceremony of the 10th Asymmetric Warfare Course was held at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters in Trincomalee on 10 July 2026. The event was graced by the Command...
New guardians of the seas: 34 Midshipmen commissioned at Trincomalee
A total of 34 midshipmen were commissioned into the Sri Lanka Navy during a ceremony at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 11 July 2026.
Navy persists with national campaign to combat dengue
The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed personnel to support a national dengue prevention campaign aimed at curbing the spread of the disease in Colombo and surrounding areas. The initiative, themed "Towards a Dengue-Free Col...
Deegamandala Primary School receives Navy-built RO plant
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, established as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open at Deegamandala Primary School in Panama, Ampara on 10 July 2026.
Navy steps into keep foot pilgrims replenished on sacred trek
The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a community assistance programme to provide clean drinking water for pilgrims taking part in the annual Kataragama “Paada Yaathra” foot pilgrimage.
New Navy Commander receives blessings in Kandy
In one of his engagements since assuming duties as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando visited Kandy today (10 July 2026). During the visit, he paid homage at the Temple of the Sacre...
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Hon. President
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando made his first official call on the Hon. President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Anura Kumara Dis...