Event News
2026
October
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva assumes duties as Director General Personnel
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva officially assumed duties as the Director General Personnel at Navy Headquarters today, 29 October 2026.
Trio of Indian Navy's First Training Squadron ships concludes visit
Three ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, set sail from Sri Lanka this morning, 29 October 2026, following a successful official visit and a joint Passage Ex...
Navy facilitates annual Katina ceremony at Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya
The annual Katina ceremony of the historical Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on Nainativu Island, Jaffna, was conducted on 27 and 28 October 2026 with the patronage and support of the Sri Lanka Navy.
490 recruits join Sri Lanka Navy for basic training
A total of 490 recruits joined the Sri Lanka Navy for basic training following a three-day enlistment drive conducted from 26 to 28 October 2026. This 268th recruit intake comprises 290 male and 200 women recruits sel...
SLNS Mahanaga marks 13th anniversary
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Mahanaga, belonging to the Southeastern Naval Command, proudly marked its 13th anniversary today 28 October 2026.
University students gain insights into hydrography and marine geospatial information
A group of university students participated in a training programme on hydrography and marine geospatial information at the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) in Colombo on 27 October 2026.
Indian and Sri Lanka Navy bands present joint ensemble at Galle Face Green
The musical bands of the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy performed a joint ensemble at the Galle Face Green in Colombo today, 27 October 2026. The event was held in conjunction with the ongoing visit of the Indian Navy...
Indian and Sri Lanka navies conduct joint beach cleanup at Galle Face
Personnel from the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy carried out a joint beach cleanup drive along the Galle Face coastline in Colombo today, 27 October 2026.
USS Canberra (LCS-30) ends port call
The United States Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) set sail from the port of Colombo today, 27 October 2026. On her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the ship.
15th Pre - Command Training course concludes on successful note
Twenty-five (25) senior officers successfully completed the 15th Pre Command Training (PCT) course, designed to equip naval officers for future command appointments on board Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard ships and cr...