Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a Gazette Extraordinary to award a commemorative medal to all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, as well as civil employees of the approved cadre, to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.

According to the President's proclamation, the medal is intended to recognise naval personnel and civil employees who were in active service on December 9, 2025.

The institution of the commemorative medal coincides with a series of events held to mark the Sri Lanka Navy's milestone anniversary, including the International Fleet Review 2025, which saw the participation of warships from eight countries, including India, Pakistan and Russia. During...