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.
17th December 2024 00:09:27 Hours
Under the guidance and supervision of the General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division, Major General MPNA Muthumala USP psc, conducted a community relation programme to mark the dawn of Christmas – 2024 with the collaboration of Manusath Derana and Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Limited at the CIMIC Park premises of 51 Infantry Division on 12 December.
The programme was initiated to enhance trust and confidence among military and civilian community in order to address the cultural and ethnic differences in Jaffna peninsula. The event was organized as early celebrations of Christmas in order to entertain children in and around the area before the main Christmas celebrations with the assistance of under command Brigades and Battalions.
Traditional Gawalena and Christmas tree enriched the festive outlook of the event. ‘Panchamama’ Kalasoori Nalaka Hapugoda the most popular TV presenter added a dramatic atmosphere to the occasion. There were many entertainment events that added colour to the occasion such as Christmas carols, Derana little star songs, balloon dance and magic show. Santa Claus gave out many gifts to the children, making the event memorable.
In parallel to this mega event, a delicious lunch together with dessert was offered to 300 children under the sponsorship of Derana. Also 150 Maliban Biscuit packs each worth of Rs 3,000.00 distributed among the children. Ladies received cosmetic packs each worth of Rs 3,000.00 making the full amount, more than Rs: 1.5 million.
Vica General - Rev. Fr. PJ Jebaratnam, Honorable Governor of Northern Province - Mr. Nagalingam Vethanayahan, District Secretary of Jaffna - Mr. M Piratheepan, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in Northern Province – Mr. TCA Danapala, Commander of 511 Infantry Brigade, Commander of 513 Infantry Brigades, Chairman of Manusath Derana Mr. Mahesh Jayawardena, representatives from Derana TV, representatives of Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Limited, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Rankers participated in the programme.
