Event News
SLNS Sindurala hosts spectacular celebrations as naval splendor meets New Year joy
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.
15 Apr 2025
Navy empowers fishing community on lifesaving health & crisis preparedness
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.
15 Apr 2025
Thirty-four (34) nursing students embark on new journey
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.
15 Apr 2025
Surgeon Commodore IWAPD Palipana assumes duties as Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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.
15 Apr 2025















