The New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. David Pine met with the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya on 12 Aug 25 at the Command Headquarters.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Rana arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal visit this morning (11 Aug 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.

Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy joined forces with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to provide essential life-saving training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour on 07 Aug 25, equipping participants with vital skills for safer fishing activities.

The Navy extended its support to improve the learning environment at the Technical College, Pathadumbara, from 22 Jul to 06 Aug, under the “Shrama Meheyum” initiative of the Clean Sri Lanka national programme.

A one-day workshop on “ABC (Airway, Breathing & Circulation) of Diving Medicine” and a diving medicine exhibition was held at the Navy General Hospital, Welisara, from 06 to 08 Aug 25.

In a proud moment for the Sri Lanka Navy, Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha was commended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at Navy Headquarters today (05 Aug 25), for his extraordinary accomplishment in completing the U.S. Navy SEAL basic training and earning the coveted SEAL Trident.

The annual feast of St. Anne's National Shrine in Thalawila, Kalpitiya, was celebrated with great success on 03 Aug 25, drawing a large number of devotees. The special service was conducted by the Bishop of Chilaw, Rt. Rev. Don Wimal Sri Jayasooriya.

In anticipation of the large number of local devotees and foreign tourists attending the Esala Perahera in Kandy, the Sri Lanka Navy has implemented comprehensive security measures to ensure public safety throughout the duration of the festival.

The Military Attaché to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, New Delhi and Colombo, Captain (Navy) Hussain O Alkowaileet called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (04 Aug 25).

The Sri Lanka Navy today (02 Aug 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Manjula Dissanayake, relinquished duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.