Event News
Commanding Officers’ Conclave: Strategic dialogue of fleet and the Commander

The Commanding Officers (COs) of the naval fleet assembled on 27 Jun 25 for the COs' Conclave 2025, a high-level discussion aimed at shaping the future direction of the naval fleet. The event, held at the Navy Headquarters, was chaired by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and attended by the Navy Chief of Staff, Director Generals and Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet.
03 Jul 2025
Commodore Dinesh Bandara takes helm at Naval and Maritime Academy

Marking the transition of leadership at the premier training establishment of the Sri Lanka Navy, Commodore Dinesh Bandara assumed duties as Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 02 Jul 25.
03 Jul 2025
Commander of the Air Force pays courtesy call on Commander of the Navy

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (02 Jul 25).
02 Jul 2025
Local fishermen empowered with essential life-saving techniques and health awareness

The Sri Lanka Navy partnered with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to conduct another essential life-saving training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Muthur Fishery Harbour, Trincomalee on 27 Jun 25, equipping participants with vital skills for safer fishing activities.
02 Jul 2025
Defence Attaché to the U.S. Embassy calls on Commander of the Navy

The Defence Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (30 Jun 25).
01 Jul 2025
Naval personnel hone skills during Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence Equipment Operator Training

The Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence Equipment Operator Training Course 25-1 concluded on successful note at the Special Boat Squadron Headquarters, Trincomalee. The certificate awarding ceremony, held on 27 Jun 25, was presided over by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera.
30 Jun 2025
From scarcity to sustainability: RO plants established by Navy turn the tide

Taking a major stride in addressing the need for safe drinking water, three (03) Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants established by the Navy were declared open in Endagala, Galwaduwagama and Track 2 upper section in Thalawa, Anuradhapura on 26 Jun 25.
27 Jun 2025
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Commander of the Army

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo at the Army Headquarters on 25 Jun 25.
27 Jun 2025
Sacred journey, sustainable path: Navy’s eco-effort on pilgrim route

The Sri Lanka Navy stepped in to support both devotees and the environment during the annual Paada Yaathra pilgrimage through Kumana National Park to Kataragama.
27 Jun 2025
RO plant at Maligathenna Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala brings safe drinking water

Representing the Sri Lanka Navy's ongoing commitment to community welfare through its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) programme, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was officially opened at Maligathenna Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala on 20 Jun 25.
27 Jun 2025