Event News
2026
August
Naval engineer breaks new ground with chartered title through Directorate of Naval Design
Lieutenant Commander Daham Fonseka has become the first Engineer Officer in the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) to obtain Chartered Engineer status, following training through the Directorate of Naval Design (DND).
Navy joins ‘Aththama’ National Cleanliness Day programme
The Navy conducted a series of cleaning programmes across the island today, 8 August 2026 as part of the ‘Aththama’ National Cleanliness Day, held under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative.
Northwestern Naval Command organizes blood donation programme
The Navy held a blood donation programme at the hospital premises of the Northwestern Naval Command today, 8 August 2026.
Ambassador of Türkiye to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, H.E. Semih Lütfü Turgut met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today, 06 August 2026.
1,159th Navy-built RO plant opens for community use in Mihintale
The 1,159th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant established by the Sri Lanka Navy in the village of Katukeliyawa, Mihintale, was declared open on 5 August 2026.
Navy builds hope with 35 transitional houses for families displaced by Cyclone Ditwah
Thirty-five (35) transitional homes built with the able manpower contribution of the Navy were handed over to displaced families at the Unique View village in Nuwara Eliya today, 5 August 2026, following the displacem...
Navy recognises personnel for international sporting achievements
The Navy recognised a number of its athletes for their outstanding performances at international sporting events between 2024 and 2026.
Senior Defence Official to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters today, 04 August 2026.
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana takes over command of Northern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumed duties as the Commander Northern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 04 August 2026.
Bomb disposal experts earn EOD certificates
The Insignia and Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Qualifying Course No. 07 was held today, 03 August 2026 at the EOD Training School in Maho. The occasion was graced by the Comman...