24th September 2018 20:09:16 Hours
On the directions of Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, a workshop was conducted with a series of lectures under the theme of “Future plans of the Army by exploring the present context” at the headquarter premises 24 Division on 19 Sep 18 to boost the efficiency of soldiers and smooth functioning of their role. The lectures were conducted by well known resource personnel on the topics of “Role of Army soldiers to establish national reconciliation and development, Role of Army to mitigate death toll in accident and suicide since it is higher than in the war period, Role of Army personnel to prevent drugs addiction since more no of cases reported in connection with drugs dealers”.
With the invitation of 24 Division, Commander 112 Brigade Brig MWAA Wijesuriya, Assistant Superintendent of Police - Mahaoya / Ampara II Mr. Lucian Sooriyabandara, Psychiatrist - Ampara General Hospital Dr. Shiranthi Wijesundara, Counsellor - National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (Ampara District) Mr. MMGBM Rashad, attended the lectures and the discussions. More than 250 troops participated in this programme which continued until late evening. On behalf of the General Officer Commanding 24 Division, all the visiting lectures were warmly welcomed by the Col GS – 24 Div, Lieutenant Colonel Thusitha Karunaratne.
During the discussions, troops enthusiastically forwarded their burning problems to the lecturers and all timely valued questions they asked were appreciated by all the lecturers who attended in this programme. Moreover, special gratitude was rendered to General Officer Commanding 24 Division Major General Mahinda Mudalige for inviting them and organising such an outstanding programme.
