Header
To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
15th January 2024 22:25:32 Hours
Re-kindling hopes for a better future and spirits of reconciliation and harmony, 55 Infantry Division conducted a “Thai Pongal Day” celebration at Poonaryn City on 12th January 2024 together with a huge gathering of Tamil civilians.
The event was held under the guidance of Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna and Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc, General Officer Commanding, 55 Infantry Division with the supervision of Commander 552 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier DSS Radalage RWP RSP. General Officer Commanding, 55 Infantry Division, Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc and Divisional Secretary, Poonaryn Mr. T Akilan graced the occasion as Chief Guests.
The event coloured by a series of entertaining features with a vast array of performing artists representing the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lankan Traditional Dancers and Dancing Groups in the area. The troops of 22 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 2 Sri Lanka National Guard donated school bags/books for 108 students and offered tribute to five best farmers in the area with the coordination of Poonaryn Divisional Secretariat. Further, traditional games were organized and gifts were presented to the winners.
