The National Hydrographer of Sri Lanka, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on Monday (May 26).

In a bid to enhance safety and emergency preparedness among fishing communities, the Sri Lanka Navy in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted training programmes at Cod Bay and Valaichchenai Fisheries Harbours on 21 and 24 May 25.

In a heartwarming act of social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy organized two blood donation campaigns at SLNS Thammanna and the Naval Hospital in the Eastern Naval Command on 22 and 23 May 25.

Surgeon Rear Admiral Janaka Marambe was inducted as the 9th President of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) in a ceremony held on 20 May 25 at the Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall in Welisara. The event was graced by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as the Chief Guest, with Consultant Neurologist Dr. Harsha Gunasekara attending as the Guest of Honour.

Delegates from the International Military Sports Council (CISM), representing Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, paid their respects at the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla on 20 May by laying floral wreaths. The visit was part of the ongoing 80th CISM General Assembly & Congress, hosted by the Sri Lanka Defence Services Sports Board from 19 to 25 May in Colombo.

In a yet another commendable display of Naval Social Responsibility, a blood donation drive organized by the Navy was held at the Naval Hospital at SLNS Pandukabhaya on 20 May 25.

In a noteworthy display of its commitment in social responsibility the Sri Lanka Navy on 20 May 25 cleared the blockage under the Agaliya Bridge which is over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 18 May 25 paid a visit to the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters in Trincomalee. During his visit, he also addressed SBS personnel, emphasizing the crucial role and responsibilities of the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi, India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (20 May 25).

In commemoration of the 16th National War Heroes’ Day, the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), accompanied by Service Commanders, embarked on a visit to the Ranaviru Sevana in Ragama on 19 May 25.