In commemoration of its 75th anniversary, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of community-focused programmes, underscoring its commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship and ethical values. The initiatives included a community health clinic in Nilaveli, Trincomalee on 07 Dec 25 and a blood donation campaign at the Naval Hospital in SLNS Nipuna on 10 December.

The Sri Lanka Navy organized an Aloka Puja to illuminate the Sandahiru Seya premises, to invoke blessings on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the Navy on 09 Dec 25.

In a solemn and respectful event marking the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Center in Welisara on 10 Dec 25.

As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s post disaster recovery efforts, naval personnel were engaged in distributing relief aid to the residents of Pukkulam fishing village on 09 Dec 25. This effort was conducted in collaboration with the Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretariat in Puttalam. Furthermore, the Navy facilitated safe passage across the Nayaru Lagoon, transporting 450 residents and 33 motorcycles to ensure mobility for the affected area.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda delivered the customary address to the course participants of Course No. 19 of DSCSC, Sapugaskanda, on 08 Dec 25.

Marking the proud occasion of the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary, the ceremonial occupation of the Navy Headquarters (Block No. 3) at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda was held today (09 Dec 25). The ceremony was graced by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda.

Marking the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, an alms giving was held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy today (09 Dec 25). In addition, a Gilanpasa Buddha Puja ritual was also held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises on 08 December.

The Indian Navy’s INS GHARIAL and 03 LCUs (Landing Craft Utility), carrying humanitarian assistance for those affected by recent adverse weather in Sri Lanka, arrived in the island on 07 and 08 Dec 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ships in compliance with naval traditions at the ports of Trincomalee and Colombo.

The Sri Lanka Navy commemorated its proud 75-year journey on 09 Dec 25, marking the milestone with a series events, upholding longstanding naval traditions and giving prominence to religious rituals.

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted an all-night Pirith chanting and alms giving ceremony at the Welisara Naval Complex on 06 and 07 Dec 25, commemorating its 75th anniversary and seeking blessings for all citizens affected by recent adverse weather conditions across the island.