The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, was declared open at Bomaluwa Viharaya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura today (21st January 2025). The facility was inaugurated by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara and Human Resources Director of Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd., Ms. Senarath. Members of Venerable Maha Sangha including Atamasthanadipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of “Nuwara Kalaviya,” Most Venerable Pallegama Sirisumana Rathanapala Hemarathana Nayake Thero invoked blessings on this occasion.

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Adventure and Nature Sports Team recently (from 16th to 18th January 2025) concluded a successful adventure and camping expedition, traversing some of the most challenging and picturesque terrains in Kalupahana. The journey covered key landmarks, including Bambarakanda, Weli Wanguwa, and the iconic Devil’s Staircase to Ohiya, showcasing both the team's resilience and the breath-taking natural beauty of the region.

The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, was declared open at Kaudulla Maha Vidyalaya in the Divisional Secretariat of Medirigiriya on 17th January 2025. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of Research and Development Unit, was funded by Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Limited. Also, the facility marked the 1076th unit delivered under the NSR Project.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Honourable Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16th January 2025).

The Sri Lanka Navy organized a cleaning programme at the beachfront of Talaimannar Lighthouse today (16th January 2025) on the occasion of 25th anniversary of the Provost and Regulating branch. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's “Clean Sri Lanka” project, launched under the motto “Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament, Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne at the Office of the Hon. Speaker in the Parliament today (16th January 2025).

To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Naval Hospital in the Southeastern Naval Command on 15th January 2025.

Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 31st December 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (15th January 2025) and expressed his best wishes to him in his new role as Deputy Chief of Staff.

The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 31st December 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda formally handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today (15th January 2025) and expressed his best wishes.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted a formal visit to the North Central Naval Command on 12th and 13th January 2025. The visit aimed to evaluate operational activities, construction progress, welfare programmes, and training initiatives at SLNS Pandukabhaya, SLNS Shiksha, SLNS Thammanna, and SLNS Gajaba. During his visit, he addressed a cross section of naval personnel, emphasizing the Sri Lanka Navy's role in achieving maritime security objectives.