Event News
2026
June
Accommodation facilities unveiled at Welisara Naval Complex
Stepping up efforts to enhance accommodation facilities for Commanding Officers, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda declared open 02 newly constructed Commanding Officer (CO) chalets at the Weli...
Navy's 1157th RO plant brings clean water to Thirukkovil
In a continuing effort to uplift community well-being, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open at the Thirukkovil Police Station, Ampara on 15 Jun 26.
Navy Commander reviews operational priorities in Southeastern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda embarked on an official visit to the Southeastern Naval Command on 13 and 14 Jun 26. During the visit, he inspected the command’s ongoing operational, administ...
New driving simulator opened to transform naval driver training
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda inaugurated a newly developed driving simulator (B Vehicle Simulator) at the Naval Driver Training School in Welisara, on 17 Jun 26.
Naval personnel empowered with essential financial literacy
In a proactive move to ensure the financial literacy and security of its workforce, the Sri Lanka Navy organised an awareness programme on 15 Jun 26 at SLNS Nipuna.
Navy lends support for annual feast mass of St. Anthony’s Church, Kochchikade
The annual feast mass of St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade was celebrated with deep spiritual fervour on 13 Jun 26 with the participation of a large number of Catholic devotees across the island.
Navy tests readiness with International Ship and Port Facility Security drill in Kankesanthurai
The Navy conducted a safety drill on 09 Jun 26 at the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port premises, in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
USS Canberra departs Colombo
USS Canberra of the United States Navy departed the island on 14 Jun 26, following a successful replenishment port call. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of ...
A voyage through time: Sri Lanka Navy launches publication on island’s seafaring glory
The Research Wing of the Sri Lanka Navy officially launched its new publication, ‘Sri Lanka’s Maritime Heritage and Historical Significance,’ on 12 Jun 26, at the Navy Headquarters. At the invitation of the Commander ...
INS Sharda departs Colombo concluding replenishment visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) 'Sharda' departed the island today (13 Jun 26), concluding her replenishment purposes. Arrived in Sri Lanka on 10 June, the vessel was accorded a traditional naval farewell by the Sri Lanka...