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21st December 2015 16:14:33 Hours

24 Division’s 2nd Anniversary Celebrated

24 Division under the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-E) celebrated its 2nd anniversary with elaborate programmes under the directions of Major General P.M.R. Bandara, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 24 Division during 11-14 December.

The anniversary celebrations kicked off with a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour presented by 3(V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) which saluted Major General Bandara at the Divisional Headquarters premises on 11 December.

The religious observances were held on 12 December, with an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony, held at the Divisional Headquarters premises. An alms-giving on the following day (13) offered alms to members of the Maha Sangha.

Planting of a tree sapling and an all rank lunch on 14 December culminated the anniversary celebrations.

Senior officers, officers and other ranks of 24 Division attended the programmes.