The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on 03rd August 2023 attended the evening prayer service at St. Anne's Church – Thalawila. He also paid his obeisance to Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lyle Fernando and received the blessings.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal two-day visit to the Northern Naval Command on 02nd and 03rd August 2023. The visit was aimed at inspecting the progress of key development and welfare projects and operational matters in the Northern Naval Command. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors, regarding their designated role in the Sri Lanka Navy.