Over 750 needy families in Thondamanaru, Kerudavil, Velvattithurei, Avarangal, Navaliyattal,ketpely, Mirusuvil, Pavasikkulam, Kaithady, Chavakachcheri, Kaddakadu, Mallakam, Veththilakerni, Kevil,Wallai, Inuvil, Wadukkodai, Nawanthurai, Savalkattu, Uduvil and Kayts areas were the recipients of dry ration packs, distributed by Jaffna Army troops in close cooperation with the Army Buddhist Association, headquartered in Panagoda on account of Vesak Day (7).

Those Jaffna troops on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces Jaffna, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya distributed dry ration packs and pre-cooked lunch packets among the needy in above-mentioned villages in the Jaffna peninsula. Troops spared money they generally spend on Vesak decorations for this worthy project.

The Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, General Officers Commanding in 51, 52 and 55 Divisions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, senior officers, officers and other ranks supported the project maintaining social distance measures and health safety steps. |