01st August 2023 19:05:08 Hours
The Dimbulagala Buddhist Association in recognition of dedicated services being performed by Major General U.D Wijesekera RWP RSP USP rcds psc, Commander, Security Forces-East conferred the honorary title, 'Janajaya Sadana Samaggha Sri Deshabandu' on him during a ceremony held at Welikanda Cultural Centre on Sunday (30 July).
This honorary recognition is annually awarded to Officers of the Armed Forces and civil activists who are committed to render their service for society in the fields of patriotism, public safety, and welfare in the eastern province.
Ven Sinhapura Chethiyalankara Nayaka Thero, Senasanadhipathi (incumbent) at Dimbulagala Aranya monastery and Sanghanayake Thero for Thamankaduwa Depalatha presided and awarded the honorary title to Major General U.D Wijesekera RWP RSP USP rcds psc during the ceremony.
Major General S.R.K Hettiarachchi RWP RSP, the Commander, Security Forces-Jaffna, and Major General S.A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, General Officer Commanding, Engineer Division were also presented with the same title at the same event.
In the same afternoon, East Commander pinned prefects’ badges on Dhamma School Students at Welikanada Dhamma School after an invitation was extended for the same purpose. Dancing performances, etc coloured the event.
Members of the Maha Sangha in Dumbulagala area, Staff Officers at the Security Force Headquarters - East, organizers and the laity participated in both ceremonies at Welikanda.
