Event News
2026
June
Sri Lanka Navy Medical Officers recognised for exemplary peacekeeping service
In a fitting tribute to international cooperation and humanitarian service, two senior specialist medical officers from the Sri Lanka Navy were recognised for their outstanding contributions during the United Nations ...
Deputy Minister of Defence Addresses Senior Tri Forces Officers in the Eastern Region
On Wednesday (03 June), in a wide ranging address to senior tri forces officers in the Eastern Region, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), noted that national security is reinforced ...
Deputy Defence Minister Leads Field Visit to Jaffna
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a field inspection visit to several key locations in the Jaffna Peninsula on Tuesday (26 May).
President Commissions Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Samudravijaya’ into Sri Lanka Navy
The commissioning ceremony of the deep-sea patrol vessel as Samudravijaya, gifted to the Sri Lanka Navy by the United States Coast Guard to enhance the Navy’s operational capabilities, was held under the patronage of ...
INS Airavat departs island following operational turnarounds
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Airavat’ departed the island on 04 Jun 26, wrapping up operational turnarounds, having arrived in Sri Lanka on 01 June. Upon her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy accorded the visiting ship a t...
Pakistan naval trio leaves Colombo after goodwill visit
Wrapping up their goodwill and replenishment visit, the Pakistan Navy ships 'PNS Taimur' and 'PNS Aslat', along with the submarine 'PNS/M Hangor', departed the island on 04 Jun 26. The naval units, which arrived in Sr...
INS Airavat makes port call in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the Port of Colombo for Operational Turnaround on 01 Jun 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
Pakistan naval trio arrives at Colombo Port
In a display of naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy formally welcomed the Pakistan Navy Ships ‘PNS Taimur’ and ‘PNS Aslat’, alongside the submarine ‘PNS/M Hangor’, as they arrived at the Port of Colombo on 01 Jun 26. ...
Sri Lanka Navy marks Vesak rooted in sacred rituals
The Sri Lanka Navy commemorated the 2570th Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Vesak Festival, which fell on 30 May 26, marking the thrice-blessed day of the Lord Buddha with devotion. Under the directives and guidance of the Comm...
May
Navy spreads sails for cleaner shores in the North
In line with the national initiative ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ and under the theme ‘Beautiful Coastline – An Attractive Tourist Destination,’ the Sri Lanka Navy played a role in a large-scale beach clean-up campaign conducted...