Kilinochchi Innovation Exhibition - 2018 Attracts More Students

Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized an Exhibition to showcase the innovations of soldiers' on Monday (28) at ‘Nelum Piyasa’ auditorium in Kilinochchi.

The exhibition was launched with the objective of encouraging soldiers for innovations.

Dr. P Iyngaran, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Jaffna University, Dr. E.Y.A Charles, Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Jaffna University, Colonel S.D Udayasena, Colonel, Head of Tech Division, Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch, Army Headquarters (AHQ) were among the panel of judges for selection of the best products.

During the certificate awarding ceremony, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, Commander, Security Forces – Kilinochchi appreciated the efforts of Officers and Other Ranks for their innovations and contribution extended to make the event a success and he congratulated those who won merit for their innovations.

Corporal G.C.C.R Fonseka of the 4 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) secured the first place for his ‘Laser Plumb Bob’, while Corporal W.V Nuwan Kumara belonging to the 16 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) won the second place for his ‘Prevention of Animal Threats Electronic Green Box’. Lance Corporal J.C.I Nishanthi of the 6 (V) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) got the third place for her ‘Sanitary Pad Burner’.

The SFHQ-KLN organized this event under the direction of the AHQ and with the close supervision of Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch of the AHQ.

The exhibition with full of new innovations was declared open by Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, Commander, Security Forces – Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) as the Chief Guest and General Officer Commanding, 57 Division, Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, General Officer Commanding 65 Division, Major General Kumara Peiris, Commander Forward Maintenance Area, Brigadier Indrajith Vidyananda, General Officer Commanding, 66 Division, Brigadier Deepthi Jayatilaka, Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers, Officers, several Government Officials, teachers, civilians and over 200 school students participated in the event.