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Major General H W S D B Pananwala RSP ndu, the newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces - East (SF-E) made his maiden visit to the Headquarters 23 Division on Wednesday (08).\r\n\r\nOn the arrival of the visiting Commander SF-E at the 23 Division Headquarters, he was received by Brigadier B V D P Abeynayake USP ndu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 23 Division before he was accorded a Guard Turn Out at the main entrance.\r\n\r\nAfterwards, he was accorded a Guard of Honour by troops of the 4 GW of the 23 Division in conformity with military traditions.

Subsequent to assumption of duties in the office recently, the Commander Security Forces (East), Major General Santhusitha Pananwala had a discussion with the religious leaders, community leaders and professionals of the Muslim community in Batticaloa district with the view of understanding the perceptions of each community in order to enhance peaceful co-existence between ethnic groups.\r\n\r\nIn accordance with the guidance of the Comd of the Army, this forum was an initiative to strengthen understanding between the different communities and ethnic harmony through the promotion of new Commun

The troops of 16 SLNG and 241 Brigade engaged in renovating a channel bund in Karangawa, Ampara which was damaged due to heavy showers. Under the directions of Major General LM Mudalige RWP RSP ndu - General Officer Commanding, 24 Div and with the coordination of D S Ampara, the troops rushed to Karangwwa area on Friday (03) and renovated the damaged bund successfully where a patch of 20 feet in length had been broken due to the heavy rain.

22 Division conducted a special Dengue Prevention Programme in Kinniya, Muthur and Trincomalee Town and Gravets on 18 February 2017. This event got underway with the assistance of Area Medical Officers and the staff of the respective Divisional Secretariats. Coincide with the above program the troops of 2 (V) GR also conducted a Shramadhana campaign to clean the premises of Vivekananda College of Trincomalee along with the school staff.

In accordance with a concept of His Excellency the President, Maithreepala Sirisena, a special Shramadana Campaign was conducted in Welikanda municipal area on 21 February 2017, under the theme of ‘a clean city and a clean country’. This had been organized with a view to create a clean and a pleasant environment. \r\nDuring this Shramadana Campaign, the whole municipal area was cleaned with the participation of more than 500 members of Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Police, Civil Security Department, Government Institutes, members of the business community and the general public.

Commander Security Forces (East), Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi RSP USP ndu psc visited the Infantry Training Centre at Minneriya on 23 February 2017, with a view to ascertain the functions at the ITC at present.

\"The physical wellbeing of a person affects his or her mental and emotional happiness\". Focusing on the same initiative, the second consecutive Special Medical Clinic in SF (E) area of responsibility was conducted by Susarana Lanka Social Development Foundation of Malwatu Maha Viharaya, Kandy on 25 February 2017 at Vilayaya Central College – Aralaganvila.

One of the extra ordinary Dharma Preachers in Sri Lanka and the founder of Arya Nikethanaya at Godagama, Ven Mavarale Bhaddiya thero conducted a Buddhist sermon at the Security Force Headquarters (East) on 28 February 2017. The sermon was conducted on the invitation of Maj Gen Dharshana Hettiarrachchci RSP USP ndu psc, Comd SF (E) with a view to enhance the spiritual values among the troops deployed in the SFHQ (E) area of responsibility. Apart from Army tps, number of Principals, Teachers and Students from the schools in and around Welikanda area attended the Buddhist sermon.

233 Brigade celebrated its 26th anniversary on 27 and 28 Feb 2017 with a series of events giving priority to religious and community activities. The programme was commenced on 27th with a Blood Donation Campaign providing the opportunity for 80 Officers and Other Ranks to donate blood to save the lives of innocent patients in need. A Bodhi Pooja, an overnight Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving had been organized to bestow merits on fallen War Heroes and invoke blessings upon the soldiers.

1. Troops of 22 Division conducted a special Dengue Awareness Program at public places of Elahera, Bakamuna and Kinniya areas on 02 and 05 March 2017 in liaison with the MOH and Medical Officers of the respective areas.\r\n\r\n2. During this two day programme, troops and respective medical teams educated the community on how effectively Dengue can be eliminated by maintaining a hygienic atmosphere at work places as well as at residences.\r\n\r\n