23rd January 2025 08:31:54 Hours
Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commandant (Overlooking) Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and the Commander Security Forces (West), led a housewarming ceremony on 22nd January, marking the official handover of a newly constructed house to Miss M Nilusha Kumari and his family in Walgama, Bandaragama.
This project, part of the Sri Lanka Army's 75th Anniversary Celebration, was completed under the diligent leadership of Major General Lanka Amarapala. The construction work was executed by the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps, with oversight from the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division and the Commander 612 Infantry Brigade.
The successful completion of the house was facilitated by financial and material contributions from the National Housing Development Authority, the Department of Samurdhi Development through the Divisional Secretariat in Bandaragama, the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps, and local donors.
During the ceremony, Major General Lanka Amarapala handed over the keys to the beneficiary and extended his best wishes to Miss M Nilusha Kumari for a prosperous future. He also commended the dedication and hard work of the construction team, acknowledging their significant efforts in making this project a reality.
The ceremony was attended by Major General K J N M P K Nawarathne RWP RSP ndu, the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division; Brigadier G S K Perera RSP ndc, the Brigadier General Staff Security Forces Headquarters (West); Brigadier H K L J Perera WWV RWP RSP, the Commander 612 Infantry Brigade; Mrs. Disna Jayasinghe, Divisional Secretary (Assistant Government Agent) of Bandaragama; and Major A M A P Abeysinghe USP SLA, the Commanding Officer 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps. Senior Officers, Government Officials, donors, and local villagers also reflected the spirit of community support and collaboration that brought the project to fruition.
