Military Aid to Civil Authorities

60 visually-handicapped persons in Weeravila, Hambantota area, including the popular songstress, Ms Imasha Muthukumari received facilitation and sponsorship of the Army for them to go on a pilgrimage to Kataragama during September 24 - 26.

On the directions of the Ministry of Defence and the Army Headquarters, Army troops began a Dengue eradication programme with the cooperation of the National Dengue Eradication Unit in vulnerable areas in the Central and Southern Provinces during September 27 – October 03.

To coincide with the National War Heroes’ commemorative day on Wednesday (May 18), a cultural show, depicting the span of Sri Lanka’s reconciliatory moves, history, replete with spirits of harmony, co-existence, patriotism, gallantry, dedication, commitment and brotherhood went on the boards at the Colombo 07 Independence Square.