Event News
2026
June
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...
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 28 May 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday f...
Deputy Minister of Defence Inspects the lands used by the North Western and North Central Naval Commands of Sri Lanka Navy
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) conducted a field visit to Mannar District, in order to inspect the lands used by North Western and North Central Naval Commands of Sri Lanka Navy,...
Revitalized accommodation unveiled for naval personnel in Northern Command
In a significant boost to accommodation for naval personnel, several newly built and modernised facilities at SLNS Uththara in the Northern Naval Command were inaugurated on 26 May 26. Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, ...