Navy Chief unveils operational infrastructure at SLNS Elara

Marking a significant step in operational infrastructure, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda declared open the newly constructed building complex, housing the Operations Room, Main Signal Office, and Private Auto Branch Exchange, at SLNS Elara on 02 May 26.

The ambitious construction project, which commenced in January 2026, was brought to fruition expeditiously through the engineering and technical expertise of the Navy’s Civil Engineering Department, to streamline the command and control functions within the Northern Naval Command.

The Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage and a group of officers were also present on this occasion.