In a move to protect marine ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy on 19 and 26 Apr 25 lend its support to several programmes, restoring and preserving the country’s coastlines in the Southern Province. The efforts were conducted as part of the project of “A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination” of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.

The Western Naval Command held its Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bakmaha Ulela) in grand style at SLNS Gemunu on 27 Apr 25. The event, organized following the directives of the Commander Western Naval Area, was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy.

The Sri Lanka Navy on 28 Apr 25 joined hands with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat in post-event maintenance efforts at the historic Kandy Lake, following the major spiritual gathering of “Siri Dalada Wandanawa”.

SLNS Samudura on 27 Apr 25 set sail from the Port of Colombo to Changi, Singapore to join the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.

The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy joined dignitaries, veterans, and service members on 25 Apr 25 in solemn remembrance at the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day Commemorative Service held at the Jawatte Cemetery in Colombo 05.

The Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan which arrived in Colombo on a replenishment visit on 22 Apr 25, departed the island on 24 Apr. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

Visiting the city of Kandy on 23 Apr 25, the Commander of the Navy inspected security and welfare provisions made available by the Sri Lanka Navy for thousands of devotees attending ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’(Sacred Tooth Relic Exposition).

The Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Apr 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General Faheem-Ul-Aziz (Retd) met with the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters, Trincomalee on 21 Apr 25.

A lively Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration (Bak Maha Ulela) was organized by the North Central Naval Command at the ground of Roman Catholic Vidyalaya in Piregama, Talaimannar on 20 Apr 25, with the Commander North Central Naval Area gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.