29th January 2025 15:57:54 Hours
According to a concept of the Commander of the Army, promoting reconciliation between civil society and the Sri Lanka Army,Under the instructions of the Commander Secuity Forces (East) ,Major General P R Pathiravithana USAWC psc and under supervision General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division, Major General HCL Galappaththi RSP USP the 16th Battalion of the Sri Lanka National Guard has commenced a housing construction project for a selected low-income family in Aranthalawa.
The foundation stone laying ceremony was held at 1026 hrs on 24 January 2025 with the participation of Commander 243 Infantry Brigade Colonel KMUP Kaluapahana USP Psc, Commanding Officer 16 SLNG Major RP De Zoysa, and troops of the 16th Sri Lanka National Guard Battalion.