27th December 2025 21:50:07 Hours
In response to the impact of the recent Cyclone Ditwah, an essential items donation programme for pregnant mothers and civilian employees was conducted on 23 December 2025 at the auditorium of the Heraliyawatta Facility Complex, under the guidance of Mrs. Kumarie Pallekumbura, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Guard Seva Vanitha Branch (SLNG-SVB).
The event was graced by Major General J.S.B.W. Pallekumbura RWP RSP ndu psc, Colonel of the Regiment, as the Chief Guest.
During the programme, gift packs valued at approximately Rs. 17,000.00 each were distributed to seven soldiers whose wives are pregnant. In addition, 28 civilian employees serving at the Regimental Headquarters received essential item packs valued at approximately Rs. 9,000.00 each.
As part of the initiative, a nebulizer machine valued at approximately Rs. 14,000.00 was presented to Lieutenant Colonel Buddhika Shanthalal for his son, who is undergoing treatment for leukaemia.
Senior officers, officers, other ranks and civilian members attended the event.
