16th October 2021 12:22:23 Hours
As per the direction of Commander of the Army “Thuru Mithuru Nawa Ratak” programme 5 (V) Gajaba Regiment troops distributed 500 Coconut saplings to 250 farming families on 13th October 2021 in line with the 72nd anniversary day of The Sri Lanka Army.
The aforesaid event was conducted at Sri Bodhimalu Viyaraya, Alapattewa in the general area Horowpothana. The programme was conducted under the patronage of General Officer Commanding - 62 Infantry Division, Major General Upali Gunasekara, Commander - 623 Infantry Brigade, and with the participation of Maj Dammika Herath Commanding Officer 5 (V) GR, Rev Alapattewe Vijithanada thero and Officers and Other Rankers of 5 (V) Gajaba Regiment.