02nd December 2019 19:02:16 Hours
A series of military and CIMIC-oriented programmes were organized from 8, 14, 22 and 27 November 2019 to celebrate the 6th anniversary of the 24 Division - Ampara. Anniversary celebrations were held giving prominence to religious functions and community welfare activities with the guidance of Major General J C Gamage ndc psc, General Officer Commanding 24 Division.
A Blood Donation programme was held on 8 November 2019 at the 24 Division premises with the assistance of 24 Division ADS and a medical team from General Hospital Ampara. More than 250 troops participated in the event representing all under command formations of 24 Division.
On 14th morning, Officers and Other Ranks took part in the Hindu religious activities at Sri Pillayar Kovil Malwatte and Islam Prayer was done at Majithuram Jummah Mosque, Malwatte. The Catholic Mass was held on the same day at the St. Ignatius Church - Ampara.
Alms giving programme was held on 22 November 2019 at the Division Headquarters premises with the participation of 60 members of Maha Sanga around Ampara.
The Anniversary celebrations culminated on Wednesday (27) November with a colourful Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour accorded to Major General Chinthaka Gamage, General Officer Commanding by the troops 23 SLSR and finally held the all Rank lunch.
