15th November 2023 15:10:26 Hours
As a contemporary measure to educate the Officers and Other Ranks of the Army on the impact of today’s social media which is a double-edged weapon, a two-day workshop was organized and conducted in the 24 infantry Division, under the topic of “Impact on Media on military and society: Positives and negatives” on 11 and 12 of November 2023. The lectures were conducted by the media consultant to the Commander of the Army Mr. Sisira Wijesinghe who has an immense experience on the subject matter and having the experience over 23 years in handling the Army Media in addition to his many other professional qualifications and achievements.
The General Officer Commanding, 24 Infantry Division, Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc has coordinated and guided the entire event. The civil journalists of Ampara also participated for one session was aimed for development of relationship with Army as well. The workshop was an extra achievement which will be benefited for the Army in every sphere as a whole. Finally, the event was terminated with the distribution of certificates for all attendees followed by a special lunch.
