01st November 2018 16:58:56 Hours
Troops of 2 (V) Gajaba Regiment (2 (V)GR) on account of their 35th anniversary organized a donation programme at Fort Frederick premises in Trincomalee on Friday (26) with the sponsorship, provided by Captain Ravi Pahalawatte (Retd) who was formerly an Officer in the same Battalion.
Donation of wheelchairs, crutches and commode sets and distribution of scholarships, uniforms and stationery items to seventy students, all to the value of Rs 5 lakhs was made during this simple ceremony.
General Officer Commanding, 22 Division, Major General Aruna Jayasekara graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The proceedings officially commenced with the lighting of traditional oil lamp and the welcome note read out by Major Bandula Rathnayaka, Commanding Officer, 2 (V) GR.
20 scholarships were awarded for children of fallen and serving soldiers of 2 (V) GR as a recognition of their services. Another group of 50 students of Trincomalee area received school uniforms and essential stationary items at the same occasion.
Religious dignitaries, several Senior Army Officers, teachers, parents and invitees participated in the event.Adidas shoes | AIR MAX PLUS
