Event News
2026
July
Navy continues support for dengue prevention drive
The Navy has provided continued support to the national dengue prevention campaign on its fifth consecutive day, assisting in inspection and awareness efforts across Colombo and its suburbs.
Navy persists in support of national anti-dengue efforts
The Sri Lanka Navy actively contributed to the fourth consecutive day of the national dengue control programme today, 8 July 2026. This national initiative is spearheaded by the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Secretariat, the Nati...
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 1 July 2026. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, officially handed over the lette...
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera appointed as Chief of Staff of the Navy
The Hon. President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka ...
Commander of the Navy outlines key priorities in address to naval personnel
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, addressed the ship's company at the Navy Headquarters today (7 July 2026), following his assumption of command as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Navy renders assistance to dengue prevention programme at University of Moratuwa
In a major stride towards eliminating mosquito breeding grounds, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to a dengue prevention campaign at the University of Moratuwa today (7 July 2026). This initiative aligns with th...
Navy extends support to bolster national campaign for dengue prevention
In a dedicated effort to turn the idea of “Towards a Dengue-Free Colombo” into a reality, the Sri Lanka Navy contributed to the ongoing national dengue prevention campaign for the third consecutive day today, 7 July 2...
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Hon. Speaker of the Parliament
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament, Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne at the Office of Hon. Speaker, today (7 July 2026).
Commander of the Navy meets with Commander of the Air Force
The newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (06 July 2026).
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Commander of the Army
The newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo at the Army Headquarters today (06 July 2026).