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Security Forces Headquarters (East) commemorated the 66th Army Day on 10th October 2015 at Security Forces Headquarters (East), Welikanda. Initially the flag of Security Forces Headquarters (East) was hoisted. After declaring the Army Commander\'s message, the 66th Army Day Celebration was culminated with a tea party arranged at the Other Ranks\' Mess with the participation of all the Officers and Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters (East).

A Delegation of Armed Forces War Course Bangladesh visited Security Forces Headquarters - East on 7 October 2015 headed by the Brigadier General Mesbah UI Alam Chowdhury SUP ndc afwc psc, Chief Instructor Armed Forces War Course wing, National Defence College Bangladesh consisted with 46 Senior Officers.\r\n\r\nThe visiting delegation were briefed on the function of Security Forces Headquarters (East) and its current duties and responsibilities during the meeting with the Major General NJ Walgama RSP USP ndu psc, Commander Security Forces East.

7 Field Sri Lanka Engineers under the Security Forces (East), conducted a \"Shramadana\" campaign and a Bodhi Pooja to commemorate the 66th Army Day on 10 October 2015 at Sri Ashokarama Temple in Minneriya. 03 x 120 Army personnel participated for these events.

In parallel with the 66th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, 23 Division has organized a series of programmes to mark the Anniversary Day.The programme was started with a Bodhi pooja at the temple premises of 23 Division on 09 Oct 15.On the following day, programme was commenced with hoisting the flag of 23 Division and reading the message of the Commander of the Army. A Tree Planting Ceremony was taken place to mark this day with the participation of the GOC, 23 Division Maj Gen DDUK Hettiarrachchi RSP USP ndu psc following an All Ranks tea party.

Newly constructed tennis court of SFHQ (East) declared open by Maj Gen NJ Walgama RSP VSV USP ndu psc Commander Security Forces (East) on 14.10.2015 for the use of Officers and Other Ranks serving in Security Forces Headquarters (East). An exhibition match was played by two players of the Army tennis pool. All Officers and several Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters (East) were participated for the occasion.

Security Force Headquarters (East) celebrated its 12th anniversary in grand scale with a series of programes commencing from 26 to 31 Oct 15. Religious observances at Somawathiya Temple with \'Kapruka pooja\' and a pooja at Mahasen Dewalaya at Minneriya were the opening events of the programme conducted in the light of obtaning blessings for all troops in SF (E) AOR.

A cattle release programme which was organized by 221 Bde under the direction of GOC 22 Div Maj Gen MKD Perera RWP RSP USP ndu with the sponsorship of Ven Omalpe Sobhitha Thero\'s Bodhiraja Foundation, was held at the 2nd (Vol) Gajaba Regiment Headquarters on 27 Oct 15. Cattles were distributed among the poor families who live in the 22 Div AOR.

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.