Event News
2026
July
Navy steps into keep foot pilgrims replenished on sacred trek
The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a community assistance programme to provide clean drinking water for pilgrims taking part in the annual Kataragama “Paada Yaathra” foot pilgrimage.
New Navy Commander receives blessings in Kandy
In one of his engagements since assuming duties as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando visited Kandy today (10 July 2026). During the visit, he paid homage at the Temple of the Sacre...
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Hon. President
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando made his first official call on the Hon. President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Anura Kumara Dis...
Navy continues with national drive to combat dengue in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to support the sixth day (10 July 2026) of the national dengue prevention campaign aimed at curbing the spread of the disease in Colombo.
Navy’s operational insights shared with next generation of officers
An operational experience sharing programme for young officers and officer under trainees of the Eastern Naval Command was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium on 4 July 2026.
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.