Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), together with all Divisions, Brigades and all units under command to it on Wednesday (7) launched a massive tree planting drive to coincide with the ongoing Army-initiated ‘Ranaviru Haritha Arana’ project, a conceptual notion introduced by the Commander of the Army.

This programme coincided with the relinquishment of the office of Kilinochchi Commander who were to assume as the new Director General General Staff (DGGS). The monumental project saw 57, 65 and 66 Divisions of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi simultaneously plant 3827 Jack saplings in respective areas of responsibility.

The outgoing Security Forces-Kilinochchi, Commander, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana attended as the Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony at respective locations, together with Commander Forward Maintenance Area - Kilinochchi, General Officer Commanding of 57 and 66 Divisions, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks.

SFHQ-KLN project expects to plant a total of 10,000 Jack seedlings in and around Kilinochchi on a staggered basis before the end of the year. |