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Commander Security Forces (E), Maj Gen Nandana Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP ndu visited 4 GW deployed in, Unnachchi on 03 Aug 2017. On arrival, the visiting Comd SF (E) was given with a formal Guard Turnout at the entrance of Bn HQ and thereafter he was warmly welcomed by Lt Col AD Rodrigo RWP RSP psc GW, the Commanding Officer.\r\nDuring the visit, the Comd SF (E), planted a Mango Sapling to mark his visit to 4 GW followed by an all ranks tea. Brigadier General Staff of SF HQ (E) too accompanied the Comd SF (E) during the visit.

Basic Computer Course No 2 of the year 2017 conducted at SF HQ East for Officers/ORs serving in the AOR was successfully concluded on 08 August. The closing address was delivered by Brigadier General Staff Security Force Headquarters (East) Brigadier U A T Hennedige RSP. The computer course was conducted in association with Orient Academy Limited for 21 x working days from 12 Jul 17 to o8 Aug 17 with a view to enhance the computer literacy of 01 x Officer and 39 x Other Ranks deployed in Security Forces (East ) AOR.

Basic Computer Course No 3 of the year 2017 designed for Other Ranks commenced on 17 August 2017 at Security Force Headquarters (East) with a view to enhance the computer literacy of soldiers. The opening address was delivered by GSO I (Coord) SF HQ (East) Lt Col P P C Perera psc. The course is conducting in association with Orient Academy Limited for 21 x working days.

Brig B A L Ratnayake assumed duties as Brigadier General Staff of SF HQ (East) on 17 August 2017 in an auspicious time after observing religious rituals.

A worthwhile donation program and offering a meal for pregnant mothers were held at Welikanda on 02 Sep 2017 with the presence of HE the President Maithreepala Sirisena along with his family members. 412 x pregnant mothers were provided nutritious food packs, essential basic equipment and offered a delicious lunch during this charitable event which was totally funded by the family of HE the President.\r\n\r\n As per the directions of Comd of the Army, tps of SF HQ (E) assisted in preparing the lunch and organizing the buffet among the pregnant mothers and their NOKs of more than 1500.

Basic Computer Course No 3 of the year 2017 conducted at SF HQ East for ORs serving in the AOR was successfully concluded on 14 Sep 17. The closing address was delivered by Brigadier General Staff, Security Force Headquarters (East) Brigadier B A L Rathnayaka. The computer course was conducted in association with Orient Academy Limited for 21 x working days from 17 Aug 17 to 14 Sep 17 with a view to enhance the computer literacy of 39 x Other Ranks.

The newly constructed accommodation block at Corel Cove Holiday Resort Kayankerni was declared open by the Comd SF (E) Maj Gen Nandana Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP ndu on 15 September 17 with the view of enhancing basic facilities of the working staff. The simple & charm opening ceremony was followed by an all ranks tea. The Comd SF (East) commended the contribution made by ESR troops in round the clock to complete the project within a period of three months.

The art of the eight limbs (Muaythai/Boran) Martial Art Training Basic Course - 1 conducted at SF HQ (E) under the direction of Dte Gen Sports, Kru (Master) Muaythai Association (KMA) and World Muay Boran Federation (WMBF) was successfully completed on 18 Sep 17. The certificate awarding ceremony and the closing ceremony of the course was graced by the Commander SF (E) Maj Gen D S N K Senadeera WWV RWP RWP USP ndu.\r\n\r\nDuring this 3 month long course, athletes had an opportunity to learn Traditional Muay Boran (Martial Art) and Modern Muaythai (Sport Muaythai) techniques.

The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the New Holiday Bunglow for ORs was held on the auspicious time under the patronage of Comd SF (E) Maj Gen Nandana Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP ndu at the premises of SF HQ (East) on 19 September 2017 with the participation of Officers and Other Ranks, of the headquarters .

The finals of Inter Battalion Cricket Tournament of SF (East) took place on 21 September at SF HQ (East) grounds.\r\nA total of 27 cricket teams belong to SF (E) vied in the tournament that began a few weeks ago until the finalists 6 SLAC and 3(V) VIR teams were selected to face the final tussle on Thursday, in which the cricketers of 6 SLAC won the day.\r\nColonel Coordinating Officer SF HQ (East) Col M P P Perera who attended the prize-giving ceremony as the Chief Guest, gave away trophies and certificates to the winners of the series.