In commemoration of the 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy organized blood donation campaigns at Base Hospital Pulmudai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa Teaching Hospital on 02 and 05 Feb 26.

Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy organized an essential life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee on 02 Feb 26.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL which made a port call in Colombo, departed the island on 06 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

In commemoration of the nation’s 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship and community partnership through beautification and restoration efforts across the Northern Province on 04 Feb 26.

The annual feast of St. Antony's Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in the Jaffna Peninsula is set to take place on 27 and 28 Feb 26 on a high note. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees.

The Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, with accreditation to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo Simi called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 05 Feb 26.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL made a port call in Colombo for operational turnarounds on 04 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.

In line with the notion to promote a healthy work-life balance, the Sri Lanka Navy organised a hiking expedition to Mount Gongala on 31 Jan 26.

In a proactive environmental initiative aligned with the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a coastal clean-up programme on 31 Jan 26 in Galle.

The 78th National Independence Day ceremony of Sri Lanka was held at the Independence Square, Colombo this morning (04 Feb 26). The main ceremony went by the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”, was held under the patronage of the President and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Filled with great pride, the Sri Lanka Navy added glamour to the elegant national spectacle held in a dignified sequence.