Event News
2026
October
Navy, government agencies and Kalpitiya fishers join efforts to combat illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy, government agencies and fishing community representatives joined efforts to combat illegal fishing in the seas around Kalpitiya. A fishing community awareness programme in this regard was held at S...
Navy Commander attends Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Italy
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando attended the 15th edition of Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium, organised by the Italian Navy in Venice in Italy, on 6 and 7 October 2026.
Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph assumes duties as Director General Training
Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph formally assumed duties as the Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Navy at Navy Headquarters today, 12 October 2026.
Commodore Buddhika Rupasinghe takes over as Director Naval Inspectorate
Commodore Buddhika Rupasinghe officially assumed duties as the new Director Naval Inspectorate of the Sri Lanka Navy at Navy Headquarters today, 12 October 2026.
Captain Anuruddha Herath assumes duties as Acting Commodore Superintendent of Health (West)
Captain Anuruddha Herath assumed duties as the Acting Commodore Superintendent of Health (West) at the Navy General Hospital (NGH) in Colombo today, 12 October 2026.
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe drinking water access to community in Tissamaharama
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy as part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, was declared open for community use today, 12 October 2026, at Ellagala Junior School in Tissama...
Mental health awareness programme conducted for naval personnel
The Sri Lanka Navy hosted an awareness programme on 10 October 2026 to promote psychological well-being among its personnel, marking World Mental Health Day.
323 Recruits pass out through portals of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa
A total of 323 recruits of the 265th intake of Regular and Volunteer Naval Forces passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa on 10 October 2026, following the successful completion of their basic ...
Naval personnel complete medical laboratory training course at the Open University of Sri Lanka
Fifteen (15) Sri Lanka Navy Medical Assistants received certificates today, 9 October 2026, after successfully completing a short-term training course in medical laboratory technology conducted by the Open University ...
USS Tulsa departs Colombo
The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) set sail from the port of Colombo today, 09 October 2026. On her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the ship.