Event News
2026
June
Navy lends support for annual feast mass of St. Anthony’s Church, Kochchikade
The annual feast mass of St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade was celebrated with deep spiritual fervour on 13 Jun 26 with the participation of a large number of Catholic devotees across the island.
Navy tests readiness with International Ship and Port Facility Security drill in Kankesanthurai
The Navy conducted a safety drill on 09 Jun 26 at the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port premises, in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
USS Canberra departs Colombo
USS Canberra of the United States Navy departed the island on 14 Jun 26, following a successful replenishment port call. The Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of ...
A voyage through time: Sri Lanka Navy launches publication on island’s seafaring glory
The Research Wing of the Sri Lanka Navy officially launched its new publication, ‘Sri Lanka’s Maritime Heritage and Historical Significance,’ on 12 Jun 26, at the Navy Headquarters. At the invitation of the Commander ...
INS Sharda departs Colombo concluding replenishment visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) 'Sharda' departed the island today (13 Jun 26), concluding her replenishment purposes. Arrived in Sri Lanka on 10 June, the vessel was accorded a traditional naval farewell by the Sri Lanka...
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.