Event News
2026
September
Workshop on standard operating procedures for radiological and nuclear emergencies concludes in Colombo
A five-day workshop focused on formulating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies within Sri Lanka’s territorial waters concluded in Colombo today, 25 September 2026.
Navy continues relief operations in flood-hit Mapalagama in Galle
Sri Lanka Navy disaster response teams are continuing operations today, 25 September 2026, to assist residents affected by floods at Mapalagama in the Galle district, following the overflowing of the Gin River.
Navy conducts coastal cleanup to mark National Marine Resources Conservation Week
The Sri Lanka Navy launched a beach cleanup programme today, 25 September 2026, centering on the Southeastern Naval Command. The initiative coincides with National Marine Resources Conservation Week, organised jointly...
Navy leads coastal cleanup during National Marine Resources Conservation Week
In parallel with the 'National Maritime Resources Conservation Week' national programme, organised jointly by the 'Clean Sri Lanka' Secretariat and the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), a series of beach...
Navy Commander concludes visit to Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando concluded the official visit to the Northern Naval Command on 23 September 2026, after inspecting operational readiness, development projects and welfare initiat...
Northwestern Naval Command Hospital receives essential medical equipment
A provision of essential medical equipment for the Northwestern Naval Command Hospital was made today, 24 September 2026, at the Command Hospital premises by the Director of the Sihasara Foundation, the Janavijaya Pre...
Commander of the Navy embarks on official visit to Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando visited the Northern Naval Command on, 21 September 2026, for a two-day official inspection to review operational readiness, administrative functions, and welfar...
Deputy French Defence Attaché meets Chief of Staff of the Navy
The Deputy Defence Attaché to the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka, Commander Guillaume Furgolle, called on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera, at Navy Headquarters today, 23 Septemb...
Navy conducts coastal clean-up drive
The Sri Lanka Navy organized a series of coastal clean-up programmes across multiple Naval Commands today, 23 September 2026.
Navy conducts first aid and health awareness training for eastern fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a basic emergency medical care and health promotion programme for local fishermen at the Poonachchimunai and Valac...