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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.

05th July 2021 19:57:56 Hours

Troops of the 51 Division Engage in 'Shramadana' Campaigns

Troops of the 511, 513 and 515 Infantry Brigades under the 51 Infantry Division conducted series of 'Shramadana' Cleaning campaigns to keep the areas to free from dengue mosquitoes at several Churches and Kovil premises in the Jaffna peninsula on 03 July 2021.

This 'Shramadana' campaign was conducted under instructions and guidance of General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division Major General Deepal Pussella and during the campaign, areas were cleaned at St. John's Baptist and St. Antheny's Churches premise in Periyavilan, Arulmilu Alurananadan Pulleyar Kovil premises in Kandarodai, Alakollai Pulleyar Kovil premises in Alaveddi and Shivan Kovil premises in Kareinagar. Further, this programme was closely supervised by Brigadier Jude Fernando - Commander 511 Brigade, Brigadier Mohomed Fariz - Commander 513 Brigade and Brigadier Palitha Godellawaththa - Commander 515 Brigade in their respective Ares.

Troops of the 10th Battalion of Sri Lanka Artillery, 11th Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry, 9th Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry and 16th Battalion of Gemunu Watch involved with this 'Shramadana' programme respectively under the strict health guidelines stipulated by the Army Headquarters.