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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda takes passage onboard a Fast Attack Craft during his visit to Northern Naval Area on 31st December 2007.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda inspects a Fast Attack Craft at Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee during visit to Eastern Naval Area on 28th, 29th and 30th December 2007.
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The Graduation ceremony of the first batch of Defence Services Command and Staff College Sapugaskanda held on 28th December 2007 with the participation of Hon. Rathnasiri Wickramanayake, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as the chief guest. Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa RWP, RSP, psc Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera VSV, USP, ndc, psc Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda also participate in the event.
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High level delegation led by Mr. Bimal Jukla, Joint Secretary (Ground/Air) From the Indian Ministry of Defence, calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the Naval Headquarters, on 18th December 2007.
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The Ambassador of the Republic of Italy His Excellency Pio Mariani and Defence Attaché to the Embassy of the Italy in Sri Lanka Colonel Giuseppe Gionti, call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the Naval Headquarters, on 18th December 2007.
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Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda meets the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathan Band KCB. ADC during his visit to United Kingdom together with His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from 10th to 16th December 2007.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates in Bara Kana (Mangala Bojanaya) arranged at the General Mess of Naval Base Parakrama on 9th December 2007 in view of 57th Navy Day celebrations.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda addresses the Student Officers of Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka at Naval Headquarters Colombo on 8th December 2007.
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Newly introduced Electronic Naval Identity Card and the Sailor’s Benevolent Fund were officially inaugurated by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Naval Headquarters Colombo on 8th December 2007.
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Colonel Vladimir K Chernenko, Military, Air and Naval Attaché to the Embassy of the Russia in Sri Lanka calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the Naval Headquarters, on 07th December 2007.
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Australian Defence Adviser Colonel Greg Baker and First Secretary Lisa Crawford from the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the Naval Headquarters, on 04th December 2007.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda on an inspection tour of the newly commissioned Naval Training Base Thakshila at Welisara on 1st December 2007.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates at Alms-giving organized by Buddhist Association at Naval Base Gemunu, Welisara on 1st December 2007 to invoke blessings of the noble Triple Gem in view of 57th Navy Day.
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Brig. Gen. Dani Arditi (Retd.), Director of the Counterterrorism Bureau from the Israel Prime Minister’s office calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the Naval Headquarters, on 30th November 2007.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda addresses the Officers and sailors of Special Boat Squadron at Point Pedro during his visit to Northern Naval Area on 28th November 2007.
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Colonel Ismail Ekici, Military Attache for the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Sri Lanka calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the Naval Headquarters, on 16th November 2007.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda pays tribute to the fallen war heroes during the Remembrance Day ceremony held at the War Memorial, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo on 11th Nov 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda takes over 10 No.s of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) donated to Sri Lanka Navy by the United States of America, from the Ambassador of the USA in Sri Lanka His Excellency Robert O. Blake during an official ceremony at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 8th November 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates as the chief guest of the first ever Inter Command Combat Training Competition finals of under trainee sailors and price giving ceremony of the event held at Coral Cove firing range, Naval Base Trincomalee on 7th November 2007. |
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Seenimodara Ranaviru Housing Complex which comprises eighty eight houses of Security Forces personnel was handed over by President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa on 2nd November 2007. In this event, twenty four houses belong to Naval personnel were officially taken over by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda. |
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The Convocation of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held with the participation of the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest at Bandranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo on 30th October 2007. Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa RWP, RSP, psc, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and other service commanders also participate in the event. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda meets The Chief of Naval Operations of United States Admiral Gary Roughead at the 18th International Sea Power Symposium held in U.S Naval War College, Rhode Island from 16th October to 19th October 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates in the traditional ceremony organized to welcome and honour Naval Ships Sayura, Sagara, Suranimila A520 and A 521 on their triumphant return to home port of Trincomalee on 12th October 2007, after destroying a LTTE logistic ship (floating warehouse) in the high seas beyond 1200 km South of Sri Lanka.
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda discussing with President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa during the renaming ceremony of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana on 11 October 2007.
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The new Seva Vanitha Welfare Shop at Naval Headquarters was declared open by Mrs. Ayoma Rajapaksa on 10th October 2007. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda also participate in the event. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda congratulates to street magician after his show at sailor’s family get-together of Western Naval Area held at Naval Base Gemunu, Welisara on 6th October 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda visits newly established Naval Sub Units at Silavathurai, Kondachchikuda and Mullikulam under the Western Naval Command on 05th October 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda being received by the Captain and the ship's crew of Indian Training Ship Krishna for a official party hosted onboard whilst at port of Colombo during her visit to Sri Lanka on 1st October 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda accompanying the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa for the traditional ceremony organized to honour Sri Lanka Naval Ships Sayura, Suranimila, Samudura, Shakthi, A520 and A521 on their triumphant return to home port of Trincomalee on 17th September 2007 after the unprecedented victory by destroying three LTTE logistic ships (warehouses) at the high seas beyond 1200 km South-West of Sri Lanka. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda on an inspection tour of the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee, on 16th September 2007 prior to the welcoming ceremony of victorious Sri Lanka Naval Ships. More Pictures |
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The Israel Defence Attaché in New Delhi Colonel Yossi Turgeman and the Deputy Defence Attache Lt. Colonel Nadav Grunwald call on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Naval Head Quarters on 4th September 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda inspects the newly constructed pier combining Two and Three fathom jetties at Trincomalee harbour during his visit to Eastern Naval Command on 25th and 26th August 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the closing ceremony of the 3rd Defence Services Games at Sugathadasa Indoor stadium, Colombo on 24th August 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda addressing the sailors at Naval Detachment Urumunai in Delft Island during his visit to Northern Naval Area on 23rd August 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda with Admiral D B Goonesekara, ndc,psc, the Chief Guest of Football finals of the 3rd Defence Services Games at Sugathadasa Outdoor Stadium in Colombo on 22nd August 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates in the opening ceremony of the 3rd Defence Services Games at Sugathadasa Outdoor Stadium in Colombo on 22nd August 2007. More Pictures |
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The First Lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa hands over medical equipment donated by 'Siriliya Saviya' programme at Naval Hospital Colombo and visits officers and sailors admitted to the hospital due to battle injuries on 17th August 2007. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda also participate in the occasion. More Pictures |
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Lt. General Aditya Singh PVSM, AVSM**, ADC General Officer Commander-In-Chief, Southern Command, Indian Army calls on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Navy Headquarters on 01st August 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda visits Naval Sub Unit Baththalangunduwa at Kalpitiya under Western Naval Command, Naval Base Pandukabaya, Naval Base Thammenna and Naval Detachment at Mannar Island under North Central Naval Command on 27th July 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at “Neganehira Udanaya” ceremony organized to commemorate liberation of the East from LTTE at Independence Square, Colombo on 19th July 2007. More Pictures |
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Out going Japanese Defence Attaché of the Japan Embassy Maj. T. Hino and his successor First Lt. M. Murai call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Navy Headquarters on 19th July 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda inspects Naval stores complex during his visit to Naval Base Gemunu at Welisara on 17th July 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda inspects newly constructed boat pen at Poduwakattu in North of Trincomalee during his visit to Naval Base at Kallarawa & Dockyard, Trincomalee on 16th July 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Chief of Staff with Director Generals meet the Officers of Western Naval Area at Naval Base Rangalla on 14th July 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates in the inauguration ceremony of the world first International Buddhist Television Channel at Sri Sambodhi Viharaya in Colombo on 29th June 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Minister of Trade, Marketing Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Services Hon. Bandula Gunawardana visit building complex of Food Department adjacent to Naval Base Gemunu at Welisara on 29th June 2007 for acquiring to Naval training purpose. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda addresses the officers and sailors of Fast Attack Craft Squadron at Kankesanthurai during his visits to Northern Naval Area on 22nd June 2007. More Pictures |
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Outgoing Indian Defence Attaché of the India High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain Suraj Berry & his successor Captain Pradeep Singh call on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Navy Headquarters on 21st June 2007. More Pictures |
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New Defence Adviser to the British High Commission in Sri Lanka Colonel Anton Gash RTR, calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Navy Headquarters on 13th June 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda inspects ongoing constructions of Naval Sub Unit Talathuoya in Kandy during his first visit on 07th June 2007, after been acquired for Naval Recruit training. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at the National "Ranaviru" Remembrance Day in Mailapitiya, Kandy on 07th June 2007. More Pictures |
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Newly constructed swimming pool at Naval Base Nipuna in Southern Naval Command declares open by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda on 01st June 2007. More Pictures |
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Prof. DVB Swarmy, Principal Naval College of Engineering in India calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Navy Headquarters on 28th May 2007. More Pictures |
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Bodhipooja and Bana was organized by SLN Seva Vanitha Unit and SLN Buddhist Association at Sri Sambodhi Viharaya Colombo in the evening on 25th May 2007. President of SLN Sava Vanitha Unit Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda together with Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, officers and sailors of SLN participate in the event to invoke blessings for the heroes of the Navy who sacrificed their lives, limbs and liberty and who are presently serving to safeguard the motherland. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral WKJ Karannagoda visits Podowakattu area in North of Trincomalee on 21st may 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral WKJ Karannagoda warmly welcomes Minister of State for Defence of Singapore onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship Samudura during his visit to Singapore, from 14th May to 18th May 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda participates in a religious mass at Kanthaswamy temple, Maviddapuram during his visits to Northern Naval Area on 11th May 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda rides a motor cycle during his visit to Delft island, in Northern Naval Area on 11th May 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda hands over fixed deposit certificates for the children of Naval personnel killed, missed & wounded in action in an event organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha unit on 09th April 2007. |
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Outgoing Defence Attaché of the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel CPG Martin OBE, FCMI, MCIPD, RWF calls on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda before relinquishing from his appointment, at Navy Headquarters on 04th April 2007. |
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His Excellency Mr. Michel Lummaux, Ambassador of France calls on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at Navy Headquarters on 27th March 2007. |
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At the port of Trincomalee, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Ceremonially Welcomed SLN Ships engaged in destroying the LTTE vessels on 22nd March 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda with Secretary Ministry of Defense, Public Security, Law and Order Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa RWP,RSP,psc, Chief of Defence Staff, other Service Commanders and Inspector General of Police visit 23Div at Welikanda in Polonnaruwa on 03rd March 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda unveils the name board of the newly commissioned Naval Base "Parakumba" at Sampur South of Trincomalee on 02nd March 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda declares open the newly built Senior Sailors Mess at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on 02nd March 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda declares open the newly constructed swimming pool at Naval Recruit Training Centre "Shiksha", in North Central Command on 01st March 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda attends the Passing Out Parade of 650 Naval Recruits as the Chief Guest at Naval Base Nipuna, Boossa on 16th February 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda visits Naval Bases and Detachments in Mannar Island on 08th February 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda visits Northern Naval Area on 08th February 2007. More Pictures |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda with Secretary Ministry of Defense, Public Security, Law and Order Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa RWP,RSP,psc attend to 'Deyata Kirula' exhibition at BMICH on 05th February 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at 59th Independence Day ceremony organized at Galle Face Greens, Colombo on 04th February 2007. |
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Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda discussing with Inspector General of Police Mr. Victor Perera during his visit to Vakarai-Sampur with President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, Ministers, Secretary to His Excellency the President, Secretary Defence, Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Commanders on 3rd February 2007 after the liberation from LTTE. More Pictures |
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Mr. Lalith Weerathunga The secretary to H. E. the President unveils the name board of the Naval Wing of Batalanda Defence Service Command and Staff College. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Commanders also participate in the ceremony on 22nd January 2007. |
