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Navy Seva Vanitha hands over a House to a Navy War Hero
President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe handed over a house on 19th August 2010 to Mrs. KADE Kanchanamala, the wife of Leading Seaman KMN Ananada (XS 23925) who was killed in action. The house is one of the houses given to the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit from the “Sadaham Sevana” Housing Complex located at Panadura. Senior member of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Shalika Perera and staff of the NSVU were too present on the occasion.
   
   

 

Donation of Artificial Legs to Two Heroic Naval Personnel disabled in Action
Mr. Samath Win Daluwatte and Mrs. Krishanthi Daluwatte donated two (02) artificial legs to two (02) Naval personnel disabled in action at a function held at the Naval Headquarters on 12th August 2010 in the presence of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, and Director Naval Welfare Captain AAP Liyanage. Senior SVU member Mrs. Ruwani Obesinghe, who coordinated the donation, was also present.
 

 

 



Navy Seva Vanitha conducts One-day Workshop on Cookery
Under the direction of its President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit held a one-day workshop on cookery at the band hall of SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on 20th June 2010.

The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Shantha Mayadunne and close relatives of Naval personnel, lady officers, women sailors, CAs and members of the Navy, Police and Civil Defence Department Seva Vanitha Units participated.

Participants were presented with complimentary gifts from the event sponsor Delmege Company. Delmege products were made available with special discounts at the venue. Prizes were also presented to the person with the most number of Delmege product wrappers and the two persons who bought the largest amounts of Delmege products respectively
 

 

 

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Navy Seva Vanitha conducts One-day Workshop on Patchwork

Under the direction of its President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit held a one-day workshop on patchwork at the Indoor Shooting Complex at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on 12th June 2010.

The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Shriyani Manawita as part of the series of workshops organized by Navy Seva Vanitha on beauty culture, modeling, cookery, cake making and sewing for the benefit of Naval personal. Close relatives of Naval personnel, lady officers and women sailors participated.



   
   

Seva Vanitha assists Naval War Hero in construction of the house

The President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Navy Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe along with other members paid a field visit on 7th June 2010 to the home of Petty Officer RAA Ranasinghe who sacrificed his life in action.

The war hero’s house which was under construction was completed with the Seva Vanitha’s donation of Five Hundred Thousand (5oo,ooo ) and labour provided by Naval Civil Engineering Department.

The wife of the fallen war hero was presented with a gift too, by the Seva Vanitha Unit at the house fully completed and had its warming ceremony recently.

   


Sevavanitha hands over new houses to families of Naval War Heroes
Sevavanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy handed over five new houses, which were constructed at Paradise Housing Scheme at Athawa-Wariyapola by Sevavanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Navy, to the families of Naval war heroes on 24th May 2010.

On the invitation of Mrs.Malathie Samarasinghe  the President Navy Sevavanitha Unit, Mrs Ioma Rajapaksa the Chairperson of MOD Sevavanitha Unit graced the occasion as the chief guest. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, Commander North Western Naval Area, other senior officers of Naval Headquarters and members of sevavanitha Unit attended the event.

New houses were donated to families of PO HRMS Vipulathilaka, PO MGKJ Darmawardena ,PO DMRPK Dissanayake who killed in action and to AB AMS Abekoon who disabled in action. The family of ME RDSC Jayarathna who fallen untimely  death  causing  sudden illness, was too donated a new house.

A Buddha statue for the nunnery at “Paradise Park” was also doanated by the sevavanitha unit.

The land was donated for this War Heroes’ housing scheme by Lieutenant KGS Udayasiri, a former officer of Volunteer Naval Force .

Sri Lanka Navy Welfare Directorate and Sevavanitha Unit continuously launch projects of this nature in order to facilitate the families of Naval war heroes  taking a part of responsibility to make a safety future for their wives, children and parents as well.
 

 

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New House for Navy War Hero

The foundation stone for the new house for Navy war hero Petty Officer HPJ  Senarath was laid on 18th March 2010 at Alawwa inaugurating the Kurunegala District Housing Scheme (30 houses)   which is scheduled to be constructed for Tri Forces war heroes.The project  is operated by the Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order with the funds of “Api Wenuwen Api” and it is supervised by the Seva Vanitha Unit of  the MoD.

The President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of  the Ministry of Defence Mrs.Iyoma Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Mrs.Malathie Samarasinghe,the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit attended the event with other key members. 





The Pre-school for the Ranajayapura Ranaviru Village opened

The Pre-school constructed for the young children of the soldiers in the 'Ranajayapura' Ranaviru Village in Ipalogama was declared open for the new school year at a special ceremony yesterday (08). Chairperson of the Defence Ministry Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Ioma Rajapakse presided this event.

The pre-school for the children was opened on the same day in which the Ranajayapura village was declared open and given to the soldiers, however only the registration was done on that day. The students who were so registered on that day commenced their official term starting yesterday (08).

The Vice Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit and Additional Secretary Mrs. Indu Ratnayake, along with many members of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit participated in this event.
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Navy Seva Vanitha awards Donation and Scholarships

Awarding of donation and scholarships organized by Navy Seva Vanitha Unit  took place at the CofN’s Board Room on 06th February 2010 at 1030 hrs in the presence of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe. Navy SVU President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, Donors, senior members of the Navy SVU and the recipients were present at the occasion. The details of donation and scholarships awarded are as follows;
Rs. 100,000/= was donated from SVU to Mrs. D Abeysiriwardena, wife of     RAA Ranasinghe (EE 10335) – KIA, to construct partially completed house.
Scholarship of  Rs 15,000/= per year was awarded to six-year-old WMN Gimhani     Kumari Wasundara , daughter of LME WMC Bandara Wasundara (KIA) by Ms Rebecca Athulugama, Trade Lane Manager of DHL Global Forwarding Lanka (pvt) Ltd.  
Scholarship of Rs 2,000/= per month was awarded to nine-year-old KG Gayathree Parami , daughter of  Mr. Wijithaweera who was killed due to claymore      attack at Thabalagamuwa while transporting Naval personal. This     scholarship was awarded by Mr. Madawan Amarasiri, Director of MEGA Trend Group of Companies.
Scholarship of Rs 2,000/= per month was awarded to eight-year-old Divyanjali     Dissanayake, daughter of  NB Dissanayake, ED 23507 (KIA) by Mr. Hemantha Perera, Marketing Manager of  Basilur Tea Co (pvt) Ltd.
Scholarship of  Rs 2,000/= per month was awarded to six-year-old RD Shashika Ashan , son of  ME RDSC Jayarathne (EE 29243) who died due to a heart attack. This scholarship was awarded by Mr. Hubert Harley, Director of  Unitrades Ltd.
Scholarship of  Rs 2,000/= per month was awarded to ten-year-old EAJ Madusha     Ekanayake, son of  LPM EAD Dissanayake who was discharged     from the Navy on medical grounds. This Scholarship was awarded by Mr. Isuru Samarasinghe, Managing Director of  Unitrades Ltd.
Scholarship of  Rs 2,000/= per month was awarded to ten-year-old HM Aseni Manoddya , daughter of HM Sunil (ET 7244) -KIA by Hiran Samarasinghe, Analyst, Advisory Services, Pricewaterhouse  Coopers.
Scholarship of  Rs 2,000/= per month was awarded to fourteen-year-old ADW Anurudda     Yatawara, son of late LCdr (CE) DC Yatawara, who died due to a heart attack. This Scholarship was awarded by Mr. Gamini Abeywickrama,     Director of  Unitraders Ltd.
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Navy Seva Vanitha conducts Ranaviru Family Welfare Facilitation Ceremony at SLNS Nipuna

The Navy Seva Vanitha Unit under the direction of its President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe conducted a Ranaviru Family Welfare Facilitation Ceremony at SLNS Nipuna in Boossa on 14 January 2010. First Lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. President of the Prime Minister’s Office Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Kusum Wickremanayake, Army Seva Vanitha Unit’s President Mrs. Manjulika Jayasuriya, Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit’s President Mrs. Nelum Goonethileka, Police Seva Vanitha Unit’s President Asha Balasooriya and Mrs. Kumudini Peiris representing Civil Defence Force Seva Vanitha Unit were also present.

The parents and next of kin of the heroic personnel from the Galle District participated in the event conducted as another step in the ongoing felicitation of the Ranaviru families of the heroic Armed Forces, Police and Civil Defence Force personnel who were killed, wounded and missing in action.

The First Lady personally listened to the views expressed by them and gave direction to the officials of the Welfare Directorates of respective services for speedy solutions to the needs of the Ranaviru families when she visited the Seva Vanitha Welfare Facilitation Stalls set up at the Navy base premises to attend to their welfare.

The Ranaviru family members were also presented with gift parcels as a token of goodwill. The Navy Cultural troupe entertained the guests with the performances of patriotic songs. The Ranaviru parents and family members were treated with lunch and afterwards, they were accorded the opportunity to board and view the Navy’s Flag Ship SLNS Sayura and “Diyawara” (ex-LTTE Ship “Princess Chrisantha”) at the Galle Harbour.

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Commander of the Navy Chief Guest at Raffle Draw prize giving
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe graced the occasion as the chief Guest and presented the first prize to the winner of the Avurudhu Pola and Carnival Raffle Draw at the Prize Distributing ceremony held yesterday (04th January 2010). The event was held at the Navy Seva Vanitha Office of the Naval Headquarters. President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, Chief of Staff Rear Admiral DWAS Dissanayake, Director Generals and members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit were also present at the occasion.

The first prize, a valuable refrigerator was won by T Chani of SLNS Elara. The second prize, a 21 inch colour TV was won by VKAS Samaraweera of Navy Dockyard and the third prize, a washing machine was won by NDBD Silva of SLNS Nipuna. Many consolation prizes were also given away to winners.
  Commander of the Navy presenting the first prize President, Navy Seva Vanitha   presentting the second prize 
  Chief of Staff presenting the prize for the third place   The valuable prizes on offer
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Navy Seva Vanitha Christmas Fare at SLNS Gemunu
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit held the Christmas Fare at SLNS Gemunu on the 23rd of December 2009 for the benefit of all Naval personnel. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe was the Chief Guest. President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, and a large number of Naval personnel and their families were present at the event.

Essential food items, electrical goods, household items, footwear, cosmetic items, readymade clothes and textiles were on sale at very affordable prices at the fare. It was open to all Naval personnel, Naval civilians and their families. A raffle draw, with valuable prizes was also held along with special entertainment items for little children. The variety entertainment programme presented by the Navy Band added colour to the event.
Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe being welcomed by Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President
 Commander of the Navy lighting the traditional Oil Lamp


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Navy Seva Vanitha commemorates World Disabled Day
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit commemorated the World Disabled Day  on the 03rd December 2009 by organizing  an alms giving program  for 87 persons admitted in the Naval Hospital and in other hospitals in Colombo area. Navy Seva Vanitha President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe along with some members of the Navy Seva Vanitha attended the function. The Director General Health Services Rear Admiral NELW Jayasekara and his staff were also present. After the alms giving the president and members of Navy Seva Vanitha spent time with the patients inquiring into their health and wellbeing.
President Navy Seva Vanitha Mrs.Malathie Samarasinghe on her arrival at the Naval Hospital
Inquiring into their welbeing
Director General Health Services explaining on a patients condition to President, Navy Seva Vanitha
Showing concern for the patients
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A Magnanimous gesture of goodwill by employees of Print USA (Pvt) Ltd

Employees of Print USA (Pvt) Ltd, headed by Mr. Satish Abewickrama donated a financial assistance of Rs. 5000/= per month to three deserving sailors, in a simple ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (22nd October 2009).

The event was organized by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit. The above donation of monthly payments will continue indefinitely with the generous contribution from all employees during their tenure at Print USA (Pvt) Ltd. The above ceremony was graced by Commander of the Navy, President and members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Chief Executive Officer of Print USA (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Satish Abewickrama and some employees.
President, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe accepting a donation from the CEO of Print USA (Pvt) Ltd Mr. Satish Abewickrama
Commander of the Navy,President and members of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit with the doners and benificiaries
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Televesion And DVD Player Donated To OCEAN BABY MONTESSORI At SLNS TISSA

The Ocean Baby Montessori at SLNS Tissa in Trincomalee was presented with a brand new television and a DVD player on the 28th of October 2009. The children were overjoyed to have their new presents and showered praises of joy to all who contributed to make their long-awaited dream fulfilled.

The DVD player was donated by Mr. Kolitha Weerakoon while the TV was a gift from Mr. Priyantha de Silva who handed over the donation. Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe who was present at the occasion expressed her heart-felt gratitude to the donors for their generosity. Several senior Seva Vanitha Unit members were also present at the occasion.



Navy Seva Vanitha felicitates Parents of Naval Heroes

With a view to honour and felicitate the surviving parents of married Naval heroes, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy, under the patronage of its President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, conducted a felicitation programme (Navika Weera Mapiya Upahara) at SLNS Pandukabhaya in Poonewa, Medawachchiya on the 22nd of August 2009. The event, organized under the auspices of Commander North-central Naval Area Rear Admiral MTDJ Dharmasiriwardene, was held from 0900hrs to 1500 hrs with the participation of the parents of married heroic Naval personnel residing in the Anuradhapura district and Medawachchiya.

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 A Parent lighting the Traditional Oil Lamp  A Section of the Parents attending the Programme  Commander North-central Naval Area presenting a Gift Parcel to a Mother
 Dhammadesana being delivered by Nuge Pannatissa Thera Gift Parcels being presented to the Parents  Invoking Blessings on Naval Heroes
Navy SVU President in an intimate conversation with a mother  Navy SVU President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe speaking to the parents  Parents being offered medical Treatment
 Parents being ushered into the Venue in a colourful Procession  Parents being welcomed on arrival  The Programme being conducted
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Twenty Heroic Naval Families receive Permanent Shelter

Twenty heroic Naval families received houses built with the financial assistance of Dr. E.M.S. Edirisinghe, Managing Director of Oasis Hospital (Pvt) Ltd and President of Institute of Technological Studies.
The houses were ceremonially handed over to the recipients by First Lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapakse on the 21st of August 2009. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe, Mr and Mrs Edirisinghe and several high ranking Naval officers attended the houses handing over ceremony held at Walahanduwa Estate in the Galle district.

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First Lady warming a new House by boiling the auspicious Milk Pot
First Lady cutting the traditional Ribbon to declare open a new House Entrance to the Housing Complex for Naval Heroes
Houses built for heroic Naval Families
Navy Commander receiving First Lady on her arrival First Lady and VIPs being ushered into the Houses Handing over Ceremony
First Lady unveiling the Commemorative Plaque First Lady lighting the Traditional Oil Lamp
 First Lady and VIPs touring the Housing Complex
Wife of a Naval Hero receiving her House Keys from First Lady A disabled Naval Person receiving his House Keys from Mrs. Edirisinghe Navy SVU President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe expressing her Thanks to First Lady on her Departure
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Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy declares open New Seva Vanitha Office

Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral
Thisara Samarasinghe lighting the traditional oil lamp
In order to facilitate a better service and streamline the administrative process a new office of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit has been established at the Naval Head Quarters in Colombo. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe declared open the new office on 14th August 2009. Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe the incumbent President, Director Generals of Naval Directorates together with their spouses and senior members of the Seva Vanitha Unit were present at the occasion.
   
SVU President  Mrs.Malathie Samarasinghe
cutting the ribbon		 SVU President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe
entering the new office with the senior members
SVU President Mrs.Malathie Samarasinghe
lighting the traditional oil lamp		 Mrs.Nilu Dissanayaka lighting
the traditional oil lamp
Cdr MPR Chandrasekara lighting
the traditional oil lamp		 LT SPN Sujeewa lighting the traditional oil lamp
Commander of the Navy
Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe
making an entry in the visitor's book		 Commander of the Navy
Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe
making an entry in the visitor's book
SVU President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe
with the lady officers		 SVU President Mrs.Malathie Samarasinghe
at discussion with members

 

Two Patriotic Sri Lankans in Cyprus assist House Construction for a Naval Person wounded in action

In appreciation of the sacrifices made by valiant Naval personnel in the war against LTTE terrorism, two patriotic Sri Lankans working in Cyprus have made available financial assistance for the construction of a house for a Naval person wounded in action. A cheque for the sum of Rs. 500,000/= in this regard was handed over to Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe on the 03rd of July 2009 in the presence of the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe.

The donation has been initiated by a former Sri Lanka Navy Able Patrolman Wasantha Fernando who is now working in Cyprus after having served 12 years in the Navy. Deeply indebted to the Navy for the knowledge and skills imparted to him for a successful career in life, Wasantha, with the generous contribution from one of his workmates in Cyprus, Ajith Kumara Mayadunna, had decided to help one of his brethren in the Navy. The cheque for this benevolent act was presented by his mother Mrs. Ranee Patricia who arrived at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo accompanied by Mrs. HG Emilinona, the mother of Ajith Kumara Mayadunna.

The Navy Seva Vanitha Unit under the guidance of its President has arranged the donation to be utilized for the construction of a new house for Able Patrolman KDP Dissanayake who was injured in action on the 26th of August 2008 while fighting with LTTE terrorists.

 

Annual Concert of the Ocean Babies Montessori

The Annual Concert of the Ocean Babies Montessori of the Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Bishop College Auditorium on the 08th December 2008. First Lady Madam Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest at the invitation of Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda, the Hon. President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit. Madam Kusum Wickremanayake, Wife of the Honourable Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickremanayake, Mrs. Ayoma Rajapaksha, Wife of the Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksha, and Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda along with several senior naval officers and members of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit too attended the event.

The entertainment acts presented by the students attracted the audience that were present to witness the young talents. Madam Rajapaksha distributed the presents among the young performers and praised them for presenting a colourful concert.

The Ocean Babies Montessori is run by the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit for the benefit of the children of naval personnel. The Montessori provides educational instructions in both Sinhala and English mediums to children who are aged between 3 and 5. A Day Care Centre also functions attached to the Montessori providing care to the young children.

 

Seva Vanitha donates computers, books and stationery for schools in Awulegama, Nikaweratiya.

Fulfilling a timely need for enhancing the knowledge on Information Technology  of remote rural students,   Mrs Ashoka Karannagoda, the Honourabl President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy, donated  computers and their peripherals  to Ethawa  Primary School and Katagamuwa Primary School in Awulegama,  Nikaveratiya on the 21st of November 2008.

A large number of books, stationery and other learning materials were also distributed among the students of the two schools who were very pleased to have such materials in order to get their learning process facilitated and eased.

These events, which were attended by the members of the Seva Vanitha Unit, are yet another community service of the Unit evincing its great concern towards the future generation of the country.
 
 
 
 
 

 

The construction of the first house built under the SLN Seva Vanitha Unit’s housing scheme for the needy naval personnel affected by the war was handed over to M/S Draftings and Constructions. The house consisting of 605 square feet is to be completed at a cost of Rs. 842,360/=.

The picture shows the laying of the foundation stone for their house by Mrs JM Jayalath, Wife of the disabled Petty Officer JS Jayalath (XD 8244) on the 02nd October 2008. The Hon. President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda, several members of the Seva Vanitha Unit and its staff, the Managing Partner of M/S Draftings and Constructions Mr. Samantha J. Madurapperuma and the Director of Asetro Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.  Mr. KGS Udayasiri are also in the picture.

 

To commemorate the world children’s day on the 01st October, a programme was held at the Ocean Baby Montessori at the Seva Vanitha Unit in SLNS Gemunu, Welisara.

The picture shows the lighting of the oil lamp by Mrs Ashoka Karannagoda, the Hon. President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy and two kids from the Ocean Baby Montessori.
The second picture shows a dancing item presented by the kids of the Ocean Baby Montessori.

 

To show gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable service rendered by the valiant naval personnel sacrificing their supreme lives in the battle field, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy intends to construct a Ranaviru Housing Scheme for the needy naval families affected by the war.

Initiating this most opportune and timely act of the Seva Vanitha Unit, the construction of the 01st house of the project at Wariyapola was handed over to the M/S Draftings & Constructions to be completed at a cost of rupees 842,360.00

The picture below shows the singing of the agreement of the construction on the 26th of September 2008 between the Hon. President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy , Mrs Ashoka Karannagoda and the Managing Partner of M/S Draftings and Constructions , Mr Samantha J Madurapperuma.

This act of benevolence and numerous others are clearly indicative of the keen interest , concern and the dedication that the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy has for the betterment and the welfare of the naval personnel and their loved ones.

 

With a view to honour and felicitate the parents of married naval heroes, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy, under the patronage of its Honorary President Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda, launched the “Navika Viru Maupiya Surakimu” (Let’s protect Parents of Naval Heroes) programme, at the Naval Base in Welisara on the 07th June 2008. The first phase of the programme targeting thirty families was conducted there to coincide the national commemoration of War Heroes Day which falls on the 07th June each year.

A Dharmadesana was delivered by Venerable Diyasenpura Vimala Thero from the Vipassana Meditation Centre, Kanduboda, and it was followed by an invoking of blessings on the naval heroes who were killed and missing in action.

A counselling session was conducted by Mrs. Devika Colombage offering professional guidance. The parents made themselves avail of the free medical treatments offered by the medical doctors of the Sri Lanka Navy. The parents were also presented with gift parcels and savings books with accounts at the Bank of Ceylon.

 

A New Year Festival for children was held at the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit’s Ocean Baby Montessori at the SLNS Gemunu on 06th April 2008 under the patronage of Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda, President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit.

The following pictures show the highlights of the festival.

 

 

Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha ‘Giman Hala’ at SLNS Gemunu was declared open by Captain PM Wikramasinghe on 04th November 2007.

 

A complete house was donated to Mrs. ELP Edirisinghe, the wife of late Commander ELP Edirisinghe who was killed in action. The entire construction cost was born by the Seva Vanitha Unit.
 

 

Donation of Rs 300,000 in installments to complete the house of late Petty Officer RA Rathnapala, who was killed in action, in Kelaniya.

 

The foundation laying ceremony for the house of Ordinary Seaman VAMP Wijayalath was held on 18th May 2000.

 

Donation of Rs 300,000 in installments to Able Seaman DMA Gunawardena, who was wounded in action, at Polpithimukalana on 3rd March 2007.

 

The Foundation laying ceremony for the new house of late Medical Assistant LBC Kumara, who was killed in action, was held on 15th January 2007 at Rathmalana.

 

Donation of Rs 300,000 in installments to wife of late Leading Seaman NDS Fernando who was killed in action, to build a new house at Galgamuwa on 18th June 2007.

 

Donation of cash Rs 57,000 to the family of late Supply Assistant ALS Nilanka, who was killed in action, to complete the construction of the house.