Event News
2026
May
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force meets with Commander of the Navy
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters on 21 May 26.
Navy’s blood donation offers lifesaving hope to the community
Demonstrating its commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation campaign at the North Central Naval Command Hospital on 19 May 26.
National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration held in dignified splendor under Hon. President’s patronage
The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held with dignity on 19 May 26, at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla. The solemn event, organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority, was graced by the Preside...
INS Sunayna arrived as IOS Sagar departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna, under the name of IOS Sagar, arrived in the island embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', departed the island on 18 May 26. The ship was accorded a...
Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
Embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 15 May 26. The vessel was accorded a traditional naval welcome by the ...
Embarking on rewarding and honourable career new officer batch receives letters of appointment
Marking a significant milestone in their lives, a group of newly enlisted Direct Entry officers formally received their letters of appointment from the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda during a ce...
Navy’s freshwater gift flows with twin RO units for undergraduates of Jaffna University
Aiming to provide a sustainable solution for clean drinking water, two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by the Sri Lanka Navy were declared open on 11 May 26 at the hostel premises of faculties of Engineeri...
Commander of the Navy recognizes humanitarian grit of naval personnel during Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
In a ceremony held on 08 May 26 at the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, recognized the selfless dedication of naval personnel who played a key role in Humanitarian Assistan...
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured fisherman for urgent medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on 08 May 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday f...
Art of voice mastery and technique workshop for naval officers
Naval officers honed their public speaking abilities during a workshop organized by the Speech Craft Club, held on 02 May 26 at the Southern Naval Command. The session was conducted at the directives of the Commander ...