Navy constructs basketball court for Velani Central College
As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, Sri Lanka Navy constructed a basketball court for the Velani Central College in Velani, Jaffna, fulfilling a long-felt need. It was bestowed on the students by the Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. Reginald Cooray yesterday (31 October 2017).
The financial assistance for the new basketball court was provided by two prominent social philanthropists in the area, Mr. and Mrs. Skanda Kumaran. The Navy rendered assistance for its construction with a view to enhance the sports skills of the students. The construction project, which was initiated under the guidance of the former Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva, who is now the Director General Operation, and the then Commanding Officer of SLNS Kanchchadewa, Captain Mahinda Mahawatte, was successfully completed under the direct supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha de Silva and the Commanding Officer of SLNS Kanchadewa, Captain Ruwan Hettiarachchi.
The Commanding Officer of SLNS Kanchadewa, Captain Ruwan Hettiarachchi, officials attached to the Provincial Education Office, the Principal, Mr. S. Kirupaharan, teachers and students of the college were also present at the handing over ceremony.