16th January 2025 20:32:01 Hours
On 16th January 2025, troops of the 16th Battalion Sri Lanka Singha Regiment (16 SLSR), as per the instructions of the General Officer Commanding 56 Infantry Division, Major General K N D Karunapala RSP ndc and the assistance of Commander - 561 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier B D Fernando USP Hdmc psc, and close supervision of the Commanding Officer of 16 SLSR, Major W H Wickramasingha RSP USP psc Lsc, have successfully repaired the Panainidankulam Tank Bund in the Marailuppai area. This timely vital community project was carried out with active collaboration with local civilians and government authorities.
A dedicated team from B Company of 16 SLSR, comprising an officer and 20 soldiers were mobilized to undertake the repair with the active support of the respective Grama Niladhari (GN) officer and 10 local civilians, demonstrating a strong sense of community partnership and resilience.
The successful completion of this project further underscores the importance of collaboration between the military, government authorities and local communities in fostering sustainable development. This accomplishment is yet another testament to the Army's unwavering dedication to serving the nation beyond its traditional military roles.
