02nd January 2023 21:52:01 Hours
The first working day at the Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) for the year 2023 on Monday at Vavuniya commenced with the recital of the National Anthem and the Army Song before the flag hoisting was done by the Commander Security Force (Wanni), Major General Champaka Ranasinghe together with Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier Pradeep Gamage.
The National flag and the Army flag were hoisted respectively. A two-minute silence in honour of all fallen war heroes who made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland was also observed.
Thereafter, the ‘oath of government servants’ was given by all ranks and then, the Commander Security Force Headquarters - (Wanni) addressed all the troops regarding Current Situation of the country, Nature of the duties and Importance of Agriculture.
In addition, 50 coconut saplings were planted inside the SF (W) camp premises on same day. Afterwards, coinciding with the programmes, a tea was arranged for all ranks of the Security Force Headquarters and the Commander, Security Force discussion with All Ranks.
The Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks and Civil Servants who are serving at the Security Force Headquarters - (Wanni) participated for the New Year programmes.