In a solemn and respectful event marking the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Centre in Welisara on 22 May 26.

Italian Navy’s ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE, which arrived in Colombo (21 May 26) on a replenishment visit, departed the island today (22 May) on completion of her intended purposes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo.

In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya on 19 May 26.