Hambantota:Renovated classroom buildings and sanitation facilities at Medawelana Maha Vidyalaya in Tissamaharama were officially handed over for student use on October 1, 2026. This renovation was part of a joint initiative involving the Sri Lanka Navy and the Royal College Old Boys’ East Coast Foundation, USA.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Navy played a significant role in the project as a key stakeholder of the Clean Sri Lanka national programme. The Navy provided technical and skilled manpower support, while the financial backing came from the Royal College Old Boys’ East Coast Foundation, USA.

The handover event was led by Captain Senaka Premaratne, Commanding Officer of SLNS Kawantissa and Acting Naval Officer in Command of Hambantota. The ceremony was attended by the school principal, teachers, and students, marking the completion of the renovation project.