Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the official launch of the first edition of "Sri Lanka's maritime heritage and historical significance", held at the Main Auditorium of Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters yesterday (12 June).
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, received the Deputy Minister and other distinguished guests upon their arrival at the venue.
This publication is a joint effort by the Sri Lanka Navy, leading academics, and key national institutions. Its goal is to raise public awareness about Sri Lanka's rich maritime heritage and how the surrounding seas have sha...