07th May 2023 19:05:02 Hours
A programme to distribute a stock of school bags, accessories, equipment, exercise books and other stationery items among 197 school students at Tikiri Kumara Vidyalaya in Ambatale, Mulleriyawa, got underway on 03 May 2023 in the school premises, consequent upon proper coordination, effected by the Army troops of the 144 Infantry Brigade of the 14 Division under the Security Force HQ-West.
Mr Samantha Fernando, Director of Kangara Holdings Pvt. Limited, Hokandara, sponsored the cost of the school bags while Dr. Thurul Attygalle of the Colombo Asiri Hospital - Colombo footed the cost of the accessories, equipment, exercise books and other stationery items at the request of the Commander, 144 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier K.M.V. Kodituwakku.
In addition, school teachers were also gifted with sarees during the distribution ceremony. A colourful entertainment, presented by the students after the distribution programme added variety before all students and teachers enjoyed refreshments provided by the Army.
Prior to the project, all the necessary arrangements were well-coordinated by 144 Infantry Brigade troops with their under-command Battalions under the close supervision of the Commander 144 Infantry Brigade under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division.
Major General D.M.K.D.B. Pussella RWP RSP, the Commander Security Forces (West), graced the distribution ceremony as the chief guest, together with the Major General J.M.R.N.K Jayamanna RWP, General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division, Director of Kangara Holdings Pvt. Limited, Hokandara and his spouse, at the invitation of the Brigade Commander, 144 Infantry Brigade.
