In a commendable display of Naval Social Responsibility, a blood donation drive organized by the Eastern Naval Command was held at the District General Hospital Trincomalee on 01 Apr 25.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind to transform the teaching-learning environment and infrastructure development at Mawathupola Muslim Maha Vidyalaya in Kandy from 18 to 29 Mar 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere at schools, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”

The 10th Fast Attack Craft (FAC) Course in Irregular Warfare, conducted by the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (FAF4), concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee, marking another milestone in the training calendar of FAF4. The certificate awarding ceremony, held at the FAF4 Headquarters, was presided over by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) BUNGO and ETAJIMA arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (01 Apr 25). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

In a concerted effort to combat the spread of dengue fever, the Sri Lanka Navy extended its support to the National Dengue Control Programme, held from 27 to 29 Mar 25 in Trincomalee.

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 a Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme at Cod Bay and Valaichchenai Fisheries Harbours from 26 to 28 Mar 25.

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, who was newly appointed as Commander Northern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters on 31 Mar 25.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted an environmental enhancement initiative at Sri Subramaniyam School, Mullaitivu on 26 Mar 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere that upholds national values, incorporates social ethics, and prioritizes environmental sustainability, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”

To promote a good work-life balance for a healthier Navy and community, a wide range of programmes are underway within the Navy. On the sidelines of these initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy's Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department successfully organised a hiking expedition to Mount Karagahatenna in the Matale District on 29 Mar 25, under the guidance of Director General Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

In a significant step towards enhancing Sri Lanka's maritime research and operational capabilities, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on 27 Mar 25 between the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) for the operational management and maintenance of the Research Vessel (RV) Samuddrika.