The Sri Lanka Navy’s Leading Engineering Mechanic RP Saman Kumara Siriwardana on 19th January 2024 set a new world record completing a challenging 586.1-kilometer walk. The epic walk encompassed a journey from Poonewa to the Independence Square, Colombo and back to Poonewa. The sailor met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (09th July 2024), presenting the certificate and the trophy for the world record. Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera awarded him a Letter of Commendation, appreciative of his world record accomplishment.

TCG Kinaliada of the Turkish Naval Forces arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (09th July 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.