Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne today promoted 1,729 naval personnel from different ratings to their next higher rate, the Navy said. The promotions have been made to coincide with the Sri Lanka Navy’s 70th anniversary which falls tomorrow. As part of the anniversary celebrations, a wide range of events are being held in every naval command , giving prominence to time-honoured naval traditions and religious events, under the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. The central theme of this exhibition is ‘Know Your Navy’ and ‘This is Your Navy’. Commencing the religious segment of the 70th anniversary celebrations the ‘Kanchuka Puja’ and ‘Flag Blessing’ ceremony were held at the Ruwanwelisaya and sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on 12th and 13 November.

Source: The Nation December 08, 2020 07:00 UTC