SLNS ‘Kanchadewa’ and SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ celebrate their anniversaries on grand note

The anniversaries of SLNS 'Kanchadewa' - a naval base belonging to the Northern Naval Command and Sri Lanka Navy Ship 'Jayasagara' were celebrated on a high note today (09^th December 2019).

Accordingly, SLNS 'Kanchadewa' celebrated its 21^st anniversary and the ship 'Jayasagara'celebrated its 36th Ship's Day. The Commanding Officers of the establishment and the ship, respectively Captain (C) Thushara Udugama and Commander (N) Janaka Hettiarachchi, with the support of respective crews, had organised the celebratory events, giving prominence to religious activities. Accordingly, both Commanding Officers inspected the divisions in the morning and addressed their crew members.

Meanwhile, the traditional meal partaking known as 'Barakana' ceremonies where also held with the attendance of Commanding Officers, officers and sailors, marking the conclusion of the anniversary celebrations.