Event News
2026
May
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.
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force meets with Commander of the Navy
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters on 21 May 26.
Navy’s blood donation offers lifesaving hope to the community
Demonstrating its commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation campaign at the North Central Naval Command Hospital on 19 May 26.
National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration held in dignified splendor under Hon. President’s patronage
The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held with dignity on 19 May 26, at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla. The solemn event, organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority, was graced by the Preside...