On the directions of the General Officer Commanding 65 Division, Major General Wasantha Kumarapperuma and under the supervision of the Commander 651 Brigade, troops of 11 (V) Regiment Gajaba held a free eatery (Dansela) and distributed boiled grams and Beli flower drink of medicinal value among 1500 civilians at Nachchikuda Junction on Esala full moon Poya day (16).

This was held to mark the importance of this day in the Buddhist calendar of events. |