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Security Forces Headquarters
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31st October 2018 23:39:54 Hours

DONATION PROGRAMME IN TRINCOMALEE

The 2 (V) Gajaba Regiment organized a Donation Programme at Fort Frederick Trincomalee on Friday (26) to mark the 35th Anniversary of the Battalion under the sponsorship provided by Capt Ravi Pahalawatte (Retd).

General Officer Commanding 22 Division, Major General Aruna Jayasekara graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The proceedings officially commenced with the lighting of traditional oil lamp and welcome note being readout by Commanding Officer 2 (V) GR, Major Bandula Rathnayaka.

During the event, wheel chairs, crutches and commode sets were distributed among differently able soldiers.

Meantime, 20 scholarships were donated for children of fallen and serving soldiers of 2(V) GR and 50 students of Trincomalee received school uniforms and essential stationary items. The total cost of the donation was Rs.500,000. Religious dignitaries, several Senior Army Officers, teachers, parents and invitees participated in the event.