Three hundred and ninety recruit sailors of 229th regular intake pass out in Poonewa
 

Three hundred and ninety (390) naval recruits belonging to the 229th regular intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out at SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa yesterday (09 September 2017). The Director General Logistics, Rear Admiral Nihal Fernando graced the event as the Chief Guest and took the salute.

Members of the Maha Sanga and religious dignitaries of other faiths, senior naval officers of the Navy Headquarters and the North-Central Naval Command, senior officers from the sister services and Police, and parents of the sailors who passed out were also present on the occasion.

At the end of the colorful parade, trophies were awarded to those who were outstanding in various disciplines during basic training. Recruit RRUC Rajapaksha was adjudged the Best Recruit of the 229th regular intake and BM Dilshan secured the award for the Recruit with the Highest Aggregate in all subjects. Meanwhile, Recruit GRPM Bandara won the award for the Best Marksman and Recruit HPDL Priyadarshana secured the award for the Best Sportsman and Woman Recruit DGSM Rathnayaka won the award for Best Sportswoman.