Event News
Navy Commander recognises veterans at “Anchorage” with honour and warmth
In a solemn and respectful event marking the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Centre in Welisara on 22 May 26.
22 May 2026
Navy steps up marine conservation under ocean and coastal sustainability endeavours
As part of its steadfast commitment to preserving the country's marine environment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted another segment of its hallmark "Green and Blue Domain" and Clean Sri Lanka initiative at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 19 May 26. This programme marked another milestone in the Navy's dedication to ecological preservation and coastal sustainability endeavours.
22 May 2026
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE" departs following replenishment visit
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE", which arrived in Colombo (21 May 26) on a replenishment visit, departed the island today (22 May) on completion of her intended purposes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo.
22 May 2026
Deputy Minister of Defence Visits War Heroes at Mihindu Seth Medura
In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya on 19 May 26.
22 May 2026















