The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Commercial Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and Haritha TV, hosted the "Sayuratha Surya Mangalya - 2025" Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration on 14 Apr 25. The vibrant event took place aboard the Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sindurala, featuring rich cultural performances and traditional festivities.

A comprehensive training programme aimed at empowering fishing community on lifesaving health and crisis preparedness was successfully conducted on 11 Apr 25 at the Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour. This training was organized in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, under the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, which focuses on community empowerment through education as part of its social pillar.

In a momentous and dignified ceremony, the 2024 intake of the Naval Nurses’ Training School, SLNS Thakshila, celebrated their Capping Ceremony at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters on 09 Apr 25. The occasion saw 34 nursing students from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force pledging of dedication to the service in a ceremony graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief Guest.

Surgeon Commodore (Dental) IWAPD Palipana, Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Visiting Consultant at the Directorate of Dental Services, Sri Lanka Navy officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 08 Apr 25.

The official launch of National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) 2025–2029 was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo on 09 Apr 25. The event, hosted under the patronage of the President, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was also attended by the Commander of the Navy.

In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at Alpitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala on 10 Apr 25. Driven by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, this initiative has been a key component of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project and was supported by funding from the Sunshine Foundation for Good.

In a groundbreaking celebration, the Malima Diving Club of the Sri Lanka Navy Malima Hospitality Services (MHS), in collaboration with the Navy Diving Unit, marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a unique underwater festival at the Trincomalee sea area.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind to transform the teaching-learning environment at Al-Kalam Maha Vidyalaya in Pottuvil on 07 Apr 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere at schools, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”

Rear Admiral Indika De Silva, who was appointed as Commander North Central Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (09 Apr 25).

The Naval Research Wing turned up the volume on public speaking and honed the analytical skills of naval officers with a Speech Craft Workshop. Organized at the Wave n’ Lake Naval Banquet Hall on 28 Mar 25, the conduct of the event was facilitated by Kelaniya Toastmasters Club.