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As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, the 24 Infantry Division, under the guidance of Major General H.C.L Galappathti RSP USP, General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division, organised beach and temple cleaning programmes on 11th and 12th January 2025.

Under the guidance of Major General R.P.A.R.P Rajapaksha RSP, General Officer Commanding of the 54 Infantry Division, the inaugural ‘Ranaviru Abhinandana Pooja 2025’ was held on 10th January 2025 in Thalladi, Mannar. The initiative provided support to 250 children of Army personnel and civil employees by distributing books and school bags valued at Rs. 5,000.00 each.

59 Infantry Division in collaboration with the the Sri Lanka Nippon Educational and Cultural Center (SLNEC), organized a heartfelt event in Mullaitivu District, dedicated to support underprivileged students in their educational journey awarding scholarships and distributing essential school supplies.

Under the direction and guidance of Major General H.C.L Galappatthi RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division, the troops of the 24 Infantry Division conducted a distribution programme of essential items for 35 pregnant mothers in the Uhana area on 9th January 2025 at Ruhunugama.

The Security Forces (East), in collaboration with Wildlife and Civil Organisations, conducted a survey on 2nd January 2025 aimed at mitigating damage caused by wild elephants to paddy fields and safeguarding local communities.

As part of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, the government launched a large-scale beach cleaning initiative covering the coastal stretch from Bentota to Goviapana under the theme “Beautiful Island, Smiling People” on 12th January 2025 in Galle, under the patronage of Honorable Mr. Nalin Hewage, the Deputy Minister of Vocational Education and Galle District Member of Parliament.

The newly constructed house handed over to a needy family in Walikamam South, Uduvil on 11th January 2025, signifying a gesture of support and community collaboration.

An eye and medical clinic was successfully conducted at Muhaththankulam Government Tamil Medium School, Cheddikulam, on 11th January 2025, under the guidance of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander, Security Force (Wanni), and directions of the General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division.

Troops of the 21 Infantry Division, 7 (V) Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, and 5 (V) Gajaba Regiment successfully repaired a partially damaged section of the Diwulwewa Tank bund on 10th January 2025. The damage posed a significant risk to the surrounding community.

Under the guidance of Major S.A.K Gunarathna USP psc, Commanding Officer of the 12th Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment (12 GR), a school equipment donation programme was held on 4th January 2025 at Hambantota Kirindagama Primary School.