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With the intention of promoting good relations and understanding the newly-appointed Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota paid homage to Nagadeepa Temple, Naga Viharaya Temple, Bishop of Jaffna and Nallur Kovil to receive blessings of the deities.

The 51 Infantry Division initiated another community - related programme on Christmas day by distributing gifts and sweets for children at various churches in Jaffna. The event was initiated by Major General Mahendra Fernando, former General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division with the guidance of Major General Chandana Wijayasundara, former Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) and under the supervision of General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division, Major General Wajira Welagedara.

On 23rd December 2022, in the Hartley College auditorium in Point Pedro, the 551 Infantry Brigade and the Vadamaradchchi Catholic deanery collaborated on an artistic Christmas Carols programme that upheld the values of civil military relations. Colonel Jude Kariyakarawana Brigade Commander of 551Infantry Brigade oversaw preparations to ensure that the event was open to the local populace at large under the guidance of General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division Major General Prasanna Gunaratne. Major General Prasanna Gunaratne had grace the occasion as the chief guest and the guest of honour was the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese, Reverend Father PJ Jebaratnam.

In coinciding with the Christmas festive celebrations, a programme for cleaning of St. Lucas Elders Home - Puttur and offering a lunch to senior citizens who are residing in the Elderly Home, was conducted by Officers/Other Ranks of 521 Infantry Brigade and 11th Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 23rd December 2022. On the invitation of Colonel Indika Perera the Commander of 521 Infantry Brigade, Major General Sanjeewa Fernando the General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division participated for the event as the Chief Guest. Rev. Robart Shashikaran the Chief incumbent St. Lucas church and several catholic priests in the area also participated for the event as honorary guests.

In continuation of its series of community assistance programmes, 552 Infantry Brigade of 55 Infantry Division conducted a Christmas Carols Programme intertwined with a donation programme (worth about 1.6 mil rupees) under the supervision of Brigadier Wijayanath Jayaweera the Commander 552 Infantry Brigade under the guidance of Major General Prasanna Gunaratne the General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division on 20 December 2022, at Arogyamatha Church premises Muhamalei. The ceremony held in the presence of Most Reverend Dr Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam, the Bishop of Jaffna Diocese, in conjunction with Reverend Father S Anton Gorge of Arogyamatha Church.

In-line with monthly CIMIC programme, 511 Infantry Brigade and 15th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard organized a blood donation campaign at Kopay MOH premises on 20 December 2022 as one more community project. Medical Staff of the National Blood Bank branch in Jaffna assist the campaign at the Kopay MOH premises for the benefit of patients in Jaffna. More than 100 blood donors participated in the blood donation campaign including Officers, Other Ranks and civil staff of 51 Infantry Division. The programme was organized with the supervision of Major General Wajira Welagedara, General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division.

Inline with the annual CIMIC programme, 51 Infantry Division organized an English course for the students of grade 4 to 10 who are preparing for the year end examination. The inauguration ceremony was held on 08 December 2022 at the Divisional Facility Complex with the participation of 90 Students in Selvapuram, Yogapuram and Kopay areas which belong to 51 Infantry Division.

In parallel to 26thAnniversary of 55 Infantry Division, series of multi religious activities had conducted with the participation of General Officer Commanding, Major General Prasanna Gunarathne, Staff Officers and Other Ranks. The religious activities had begun at the most sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwan Weli Maha Stupa on 15 December 2022. The event was enriched with the Buddhist rituals and colourful procession up to Udamaluwa for receiving blessings. Furthermore, Bodhi Pooja rituals had also conducted at Division Stupa on 16 December 2022.

The 26th Anniversary of 55 Infantry Division falls on 20 December 2022. In view of the Anniversary, the distribution of 100 nutritional food packs for the expectant mothers had taken place at the Division, marking yet another community programme on 17 December 2022. The expectant mothers from well-deserved families in Kevil, Vettalaikerny, and Maradankerni had invited to the programme.

Manpower and technical expertise of the Army and the patronage of a philanthropical donor enabled the 551 Infantry Brigade troops to build a new house for a well-deserved family in the area of Thunnalai (S), Karaveddy and vested it with the beneficiaries in the presence of Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, General Officer Commanding - 55 Infantry Division on 16 December 2022.