Headquarters Logistic Command held a series of meritorious activities on account of Vesak commemoration. Troops cleaned up the Boralugoda temple premises and Kosgama Government Hospital on Wednesday (29). Next day, troops cleaned up the Children’s Home premises of the Kosgama Sarvodaya Suwasetha Seva Society and offered lunch to the inmates and the staff of the children’s home.
Army personnel of the 11 Gajaba Regiment under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) shared Buddhist virtues of generosity opening a rice ‘Dansela’ at Mulankavil area on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day (3). The free eatery attracted more than 800 Vesak sight-seers and poor families who came there to see Vesak decorations on account of Vesak commemoration. The Dansela was organized as a gesture of goodwill under the guidance of Commander, 651 Brigade.
Troops of the 23 Division Headquarters at Punani under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) did their share for commemoration of the Thrice Blessed Day, ‘Vesak’ during May 3-5 by actively contributing to the multi-coloured decorations along Batticaloa - Polonnaruwa main road. The most attractive piece of decoration was put up by the troops at the main entrance to the 23 Division Headquarters....
The Non commissioned Officers Training School (NCOTS) at Kalaoya, Saliyawewa marked Vesak festival with a series of religious activities during 28 April – 03 May. A Shramadana Campaign was first conducted with the assistance of Officers and Other Rankers of NCOTS at Sri Vijayarama Temple on 28 April as the first project.
Parents, relatives or family members of 46 Tamil recruits, still under training at Pudukuduirippu Battalion Training School on Saturday (9) arrived at the Security Force Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) grounds in order to meet their beloved ones and enjoy a social get-together. 
Several Formations under the 57 Division Headquarters in the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized several programmes to mark Vesak Poya Day. 572 Brigade, together with 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) and 6 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) troops organized a Dansela of biscuits & refreshments. 
The rescuer, Sergeant Sudesh Lalinda of 3 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) who risked his own life and recently saved a Dutch national from death in the World’s End, was felicitated in the Annual Sales Conference of the Hemas Company Limited, held at Hotel Citrus, Waskaduwa on Friday (8). The Annual Sales Conference (ASC), said to be the biggest event in the company with ‘sales force’ gathering under one roof for conferencing.....
The ‘Vesak’ Lantern presented by the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) of Sri Lanka Army won the second place at the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Zone in Gangaramaya, Hunpitiya.The lantern, depicting two important events of the life of the Buddha, the Great Renunciation and the attaining of enlightenment, has been able to draw large crowds at the Vesak Zone. The lantern was made of organic material using coconut shells and coconut dries Matalu, Kithul seeds, cane and Bo leaves.
