Event News
2026
May
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, ...
Navy Commander reviews operational posture at Naval Dockyard Trincomalee
In a bid to oversee operational readiness, training and welfare, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, undertook a visit to the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 23 May 26.
Naval logisticians step into the spotlight at certificate awarding of Long Logistics Management Course No. 10
The Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee set a grand stage on 23 May 26, for the certificate awarding ceremony of the Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) N...
8th Logistics Conference wraps with invaluable insights
Aiming to upgrade the expertise of naval logistics the 8th 'Logistics Conference - 2026' concluded at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 23 May 26. Th...
Navy Commander recognises veterans at “Anchorage” with honour and warmth
In a solemn and respectful event marking the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Centre in...
Navy steps up marine conservation under ocean and coastal sustainability endeavours
As part of its steadfast commitment to preserving the country's marine environment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted another segment of its hallmark "Green and Blue Domain" and Clean Sri Lanka initiative at the Naval Dock...
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE" departs following replenishment visit
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE", which arrived in Colombo (21 May 26) on a replenishment visit, departed the island today (22 May) on completion of her intended purposes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a custo...
Deputy Minister of Defence Visits War Heroes at Mihindu Seth Medura
In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya on 19 May 26.