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Army Built 'Kovil' in Mulliyaveli Opened

The newly-constructed Narasinghe Vairavar Kovil, which remained a spiritual requirement for the people of Mulliyaveli East Gramaseva area, was declared opened on 14 March under the guidance of Major General Jagath Dias, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT).    

As a proposal of Brigadier N.A.P.C. Napagoda, General Officer Commanding, 59 Division, the foundation stone was laid for the construction on 12 November 2014. The project was funded by Mr. Anura Perera, a philanthropist in the US under the guidance of Ven. Yatirawana Wimala Thero. Troops of the 592 Brigade, commanded by Brigadier S.J.M.A.R. Seneviratne, constructed the Kovil, offering their labour.

General Officer Commanding, 59 Division and Ven. Yatirawana Wimala Thero participated in the opening ceremony.