Two (02) more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, were declared open on 31st December 2024. The project, initiated by the Ministry of Health, was funded by Outreach Projects (Guarantee) Limited. The facilities were installed at the village of Bedumela in the Elahera Divisional Secretariat and Bakamuna of Maluwayaya, Galmulla in the Polonnaruwa district. Also, these facilities mark the 1074th and 1075th units delivered under the NSR Project.

The 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda called on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (31st December 2024).

The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, delivered his inaugural address to the Board of Management at Navy Headquarters today (31st December 2024). In his address, the Commander of the Navy emphasized the Navy's pivotal role in safeguarding national security and outlined the organization's future direction.

Admiral Priyantha Perera relinquished command of the Sri Lanka Navy on completion of his tenure today (31st December 2024). He assumed office as the 25th Commander of the Navy on 18th December 2022. Admiral Priyantha Perera rendered a distinguished service to the Navy and motherland during his naval career spanning over 37 years.

The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed him as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from today (31st December 2024). Former Commander of the Navy Admiral Priyantha Perera, in a symbolic gesture, presented the Commander's Sword and officially handed over the duties of the Command to the incoming Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters this morning. A few minutes later, the newly appointed Commander of the Navy was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions, at the Navy Headquarters.