Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Sri Lanka Navy officially moved into its new Headquarters at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda, today (09 December) marking a historic milestone as the Navy celebrated its 75th anniversary.
A ceremonial event was held to commemorate the occasion, with the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) gracing as the chief guest.
He was received by Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on his arrival as per the Naval traditions and accorded a Guard of Honour .
The Deputy Minister hailed the new Headquarters as a major step in defence modernization and praised the Navy's courage and ...