The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation's maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today, 09th December 2024. Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of programmes are being conducted across all Naval Commands, highlighting the Navy's enduring traditions and religious practices as part of the anniversary festivities.

The Governor of Northern Province, Hon. Nagalingam Vethanayahan met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 07th December 2024.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa attended an all-night Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval Complex on 06th and 07th December 2024. The meritorious events were organized to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 74th Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy.

To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Command Naval Hospital in Northwestern Naval Area on 06th December 2024.

The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in partnership with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is leading a project to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the Anuradhapura district. On 06th December 2024, 03 more RO plants were inaugurated at Musnewa Yalegama Village in Galnewa Divisional Secretariat, Community Hall premises of Angamuwa Fisheries Village and Maligatenna Purana Raja Maha Viharaya in Rajanganaya Divisional Secretariat.

The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the exceptional achievements of its personnel in the Navy Public Speaking Competition 2024 and the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition 2024 at a special ceremony held on 05th December 2024 at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. The event was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, and Mrs. Monika Fernando, the spouse of the late Admiral Clancy Fernando.

To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Naval Hospital in Trincomalee on 05th December 2024.

The Navy's Research and Development Unit, in partnership with the Naval Social Responsibility Project and funded by the Presidential Secretariat, is leading a project to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the Anuradhapura district. On 05th December 2024, two more RO plants were inaugurated at Gammahegewewa Sri Bodhirukkarama Temple in Horowpathana and Arunagama Sri Shailathalarama Temple in Padaviya.

The Navy's Dental Services, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and Good Neighbours Foundation (Guarantee) Limited, successfully conducted the second phase of a dental care initiative in Thalahitiyagoda and Devalegama, Matara, on 02nd and 03rd December 2024. The President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa, attended the events, witnessing their impactful execution.

Funded by the Presidential Secretariat, the Navy's Research and Development Unit, in collaboration with the Naval Social Responsibility Project, is spearheading a special initiative to install 31 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across 31 locations in the Anuradhapura district. As part of this, 04 more RO plants were declared open on 04th December 2024 at Janasirigama in Galenbindunuwewa Divisional Secretariat, Hinguruwewagama, Thakshila Maha Vidyalaya of 21 Colony West and Mahagaswewa Maha Vidyalaya.