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05th February 2017 21:24:43 Hours

Kilinochchi Troops Prioritize Cleaning Projects to Mark 69th Independence Day

Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), attaching importance to public community projects commemorated the 69th National Independence Day in Kilinochchi area on Saturday (4).

The Independence Day ceremony at the Headquarters premises began after hoisting of National and Army flags and singing of the National Anthem. A two- minute silence was also observed in honour of all fallen heroes who had sacrificed their lives to protect and preserve the freedom and the territorial integrity of the country.

Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier Admin and Quartering on behalf of the Kilinochchi Commander, together with senior staff officers, officers and other ranks attended the event.

In the meantime, a ‘Shramadana’ campaign was held at Kilinochchi District Hospital on the instructions of the Commander, Security Forces – Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) to rid the premises of garbage. More than 50 Army personnel participated in cleaning surroundings and eradicating possible mosquito breeding places in the hospital premises with the support of members of the hospital staff.

Meanwhile, troops of 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi launched a community project at Karunaniliyam Elders’ and Children’s Home in Kilinochchi on Saturday (04) to coincide with the day.

A total of 30 children received school accessories and 20 elders in the Home were given bed sheets and pillow cases by the General Officer Commanding, 57 Division. The funds for the project were given by Mr Ajantha Jayasuriya and his family who live in Kandy after hearing of this Home’s existence.

A blood donation campaign was also organized by the Forward Maintenance Area-Kilinochchi (FMA-KLN) at Army Hospital, Kilinochchi with the participation of 30 troops on the same day. General Officer Commanding, 57 Division, Commander, FMA-KLN together with officers and other ranks attended the community programmes.

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