Event News
2026
July
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumes duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya formally assumed duties as the Commander Southeastern Naval Area today, 30 July 2026, at the Southeastern Command Headquarters.
New married quarters for junior sailors opened at Southeastern Naval Command
Three (3) newly constructed married quarters for junior sailors were declared open at SLNS Mahanaga of the Southeastern Naval Command on 29 July 2026.
Navy hikers secure top honours at Hiking Team Challenge – 2026
The Navy Adventure and Nature Sports Club emerged as the overall champions and runners-up at the Hiking Team Challenge 2026, held in the scenic Poonagala mountain range in from 24 to 26 July 2026.
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem marked with mangrove planting drive
The Navy undertook a worthy environmental initiative, planting 400 mangrove saplings along the Verugal Aru River, Ukkeni Lagoon and adjacent coastal areas on 26 July 2026.
Navy continues to support national dengue control programme
The Sri Lanka Navy has continued its active support for the national dengue control programme, contributing personnel to a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing the spread of dengue and promoting public health.
Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today, 28 July 2026, bade farewell to Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
69th Intake Officer Cadets receive letters of appointment
Forty-seven (47) Officer Cadets formally received their letters of appointment to join the Sri Lanka Navy today, 28 July 2026. The event which was held at Navy Headquarters, was presided over by the Commander of the N...
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism, Hon. Vijitha Herath at the ministry today, 27 July 2026.
CARAT – 2026 underway begins in Sampoor, Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy and the United States Navy commenced the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026 (CARAT 2026) maritime exercise in Sampoor, Trincomalee today, 27 July 2026. The opening ceremony was held unde...
Navy endorses National Integrity Drive
The Sri Lanka Navy pledged its support to the National Integrity Week, held under the theme ‘A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka.’ The event was held at Navy Headquarters today, 27 July 2026, under the patronag...