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The newly constructed main entrance and visitors room of 231 Bde was declared opened by GOC 23 Div Maj Gen DDUK Hettiarachchi RSP USP ndu psc on 3rd November 2015. Brig NDSP Niwunhella RWP RSP Comd 231 Bde and COs under comd to 231 bde were participated for this occasion.

The Badminton Tournament, which was organized by Security Forces Headquarters (East) in parallel with its 12th Anniversary, was held at the badminton court of Security Forces Headquarters (East) on 07 and 08 Nov 15. \r\nThe tournament was conducted under 3 age groups in order to develop the comradeship among officers in the AOR of SF(East). The Commander Security Forces (East) Maj Gen NJ Walgama RSP VSV USP ndu psc participated as the Chief Guest along with other senior officers. More than 40 talented players contested at the tournament.

The Annual Katina Pinkama of the Punani Temple was conducted successfully under the patronage of the all Officers and Other Ranks of HQ 23 Division with the Chief Benefactor of Punani Temple on 07th and 08th of November 2015. Annual Katina Pinkama commenced with a \'Bodhi Pooja\' and culminated with a colourful Perahera, consecration of Katina Cheevara and alms giving to Maha Sanga. GOC 23 Div and all Officers, Other Ranks and a large number of devotees/villagers were present at the occasion.

A special educational seminar which was organized for GCE O/L candidates by SJMS Welfare and CSR in Colombo 04 was held at Samanthurai Al Marjana Girls\' School and Damana Madawalalanda Maha Vidyalaya on 07 and 08 November 2015. Special lectures on Mathematics, Science and English were conducted for 87 x Sinhala and 340 x Muslim students with the coordination of 24 Div and 241 Bde.

12(V) Sri Lanka Artillery under the 232 Brigade of 23 Division in the AOR of Security Forces (East) organized a \"Sharamadana\" campaign at Kudumbimalai Kenegeshwaram Pullayar Kovil on 09 Nov 2015. 00x08 Army personnel participated for this event.

All officers and Other Ranks of the HQ 23 Division donated a newly constructed house for a low income family at Aselapura, who lived in a temporary hut with two little girls.\r\n\r\nOn 12 Nov 2015, at the invitation of Major General DDUK Hettiarrachchi RSP USP ndu psc - GOC 23 Division, Commander SF HQ (E) - Major General N J Walgama RSP VSV USP ndu psc participated for the house warming ceremony and the new house was formally handed over to the family.

A special educational seminar for GCE O/L candidates was organized by 6 VIR on the subjects of Mathematics, Science and English at Vivekananda College on 22 Nov 2015. Approximately 247 students participated and the seminar was conducted by the instructors of Zonal Education Department.

Newly constructed building was declared opened by General Officer Commanding of 23 Division Major General DDUK Hettiarachchi RSP USP ndu psc at Sri Pantharma Temple Vellaveli on 27 November 2015. Commander 231 Brigade , Commanding Officer 11 (V) SLSR, several Military Officers and devotees participated for the opening ceremony. Contribution of tps for the construction of this building was provided by 11(v) SLSR.

Troops of 3 (V) VIR under Security Force (East) provided Military Assistance for the blood donation programme held at Ashrof Memorial Hospital, Kalmunai on 30 November 2015. Commanding Officer of 3 (V) VIR and 03 x 17 Army personnel participated for this meritorious deed.

A two day workshop was conducted for Physical Training Instructors serving in SF(E) AOR on 26 and 27 November 2015, with the intention of enhancing their knowledge on Physiotherapy and Positive thinking. Lt Col LRTD Herath CR along with 06 x Physiotherapists conducted the workshop for 03 x 43 PTIs at this HQ under the supervision of Directorate of Sports.