Event News
2026
June
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access in Medirigiriya
In a stride towards enhancing public health and community well-being, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open on 10 Jun 26 at Diggalpura Primary School in Medirigiriya, Polonn...
USS Canberra makes port call in Colombo
The United States Navy’s USS Canberra (LCS 30) arrived at the port of Colombo for replenishment purposes on 12 Jun 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance of naval traditions.
Navy launches series of green initiatives to mark World Environment Day
Aligning with World Environment Day, celebrated on 05 June, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a number of green initiative campaigns across all Naval Commands. These initiatives were carried out in line with the global them...
INS Sharda arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda arrived at the port of Colombo on 10 Jun 26 for Operational Turnaround. In keeping with time-honoured naval customs, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional welcome to the visiting...
Commander of the Navy visits newly commissioned SLNS Samudravijaya
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, undertook an official visit to the newly commissioned Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudravijaya on 05 Jun 26.
Sri Lanka Navy Medical Officers recognised for exemplary peacekeeping service
In a fitting tribute to international cooperation and humanitarian service, two senior specialist medical officers from the Sri Lanka Navy were recognised for their outstanding contributions during the United Nations ...
Deputy Minister of Defence Addresses Senior Tri Forces Officers in the Eastern Region
On Wednesday (03 June), in a wide ranging address to senior tri forces officers in the Eastern Region, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), noted that national security is reinforced ...
Deputy Defence Minister Leads Field Visit to Jaffna
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a field inspection visit to several key locations in the Jaffna Peninsula on Tuesday (26 May).
President Commissions Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Samudravijaya’ into Sri Lanka Navy
The commissioning ceremony of the deep-sea patrol vessel as Samudravijaya, gifted to the Sri Lanka Navy by the United States Coast Guard to enhance the Navy’s operational capabilities, was held under the patronage of ...
INS Airavat departs island following operational turnarounds
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Airavat’ departed the island on 04 Jun 26, wrapping up operational turnarounds, having arrived in Sri Lanka on 01 June. Upon her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy accorded the visiting ship a t...