New house for Ranaviru Real Star

Commander Damien Fernando of the Sri Lanka Navy, who won the Ranaviru Real Star title with his exceptional singing and created history by claiming the coveted trophy at the inaugural event, was presented with a new house yesterday. The keys to the new house, located at Battaramulla, were handed over to him by the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa. President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake, Commander, Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damayantha Dharmasiriwardene, Directors General of the Navy and a large number of well-wishers were present on the occasion.

The famed 'Ranaviru' musical personality, Commander Damien, beaming with happiness moved into his new house with his wife, Lieutenant Commander (Rtd) Kaushalya Opatha Fenando and his children, Kalsha (9), Cecilia (6) and baby Sebian (5 months) who were elated with joy to share their father's happiest moment in life. It was a special occasion for the Commander Damien's 'Navy Family' for they will now be living in a new home, which was, incidentally built by the Navy.

The two storyed house exclusively built for the first ever reality TV show of the Tri-forces, organized by the Ministry of Defence, comes fully furnished with all amenities.

The engineering personnel of the Navy completed the construction of the house, valued at Rs. 15 million within two months, under the direction of Director General of the Naval Engineering. (SL Navy)