Event News
Navy's social responsibility mission focuses on student well-being
In line with its ongoing Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a psychological counseling and career guidance programme for students of Pottuvil Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya in Ampara. The event, held on 21 Aug 25, at the Auditorium of SLNS Mahanaga, was organized by the Southeastern Naval Command.
23 Aug 2025
Navy and Lions Club unite for health awareness in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Trincomalee Town, organized a health awareness programme at the Trincomalee District Secretariat on 20 Aug 25.
23 Aug 2025
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 21 Aug 25 at the Halambawatawana National School in Chilaw. The project was made possible through the industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy, with funding support from Sunshine Foundation for Good and Sunshine Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
22 Aug 2025
USS Santa Barbara departs island
The United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) which arrived in Colombo, departed the island today and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
21 Aug 2025
A spectacle of sails: Officer Under Trainees test mettle in Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta
The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 commenced with much vibrancy at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee on 20 August, marking the fifth edition of the prestigious tournament.
21 Aug 2025
SLINEX-25 concludes, both navies sharpened operational preparedness
The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) drew to a successful close on 18 Aug 25 in the western seas off Colombo.
19 Aug 2025
Rajanganaya sluice gate back in operation with Navy assistance
The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 15 and 16 Aug 25 to restore the inoperative sluice gate of the Rajanganaya Reservoir in Anuradhapura.
18 Aug 2025
Sri Lanka & India flex naval muscle in sea phase of SLINEX-25
The sea phase of the twelfth edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) commenced today (17 Aug 25), in western waters off Colombo.
17 Aug 2025
USS Santa Barbara arrives in Colombo
United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) arrived at the port of Colombo on a replacement purpose on 16 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
16 Aug 2025
SLINEX-25 sets sail in Colombo
The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise 2025 (SLINEX-25), a bilateral naval exercise between Sri Lanka and India, was officially launched today (14 August 25) aboard the Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Vijayabahu at Colombo Port, presided over by the Deputy Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey along with the attendance of the Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage.
14 Aug 2025















