Unprecedented numbers of Vesak sight-seers in Jaffna, unlike in the previous years, enjoyed the spirit of the event in an enthusiastic manner during the three-day long Vesak Zone, arranged by troops serving the Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna. Over 40 multi coloured huge Vesak lanterns, recital of Tamil and Sinhala devotional songs......jpg)
Taking the message of Vesak that highlights concept of compassion, loving kindness and equanimity, troops attached to 612 Brigade serving under the 61 Division Headquarters, made arrangements to mark the event with different programmes.On the directions given by Brigadier A. Kariyakarawana, General Officer Commanding, 61 Division, Colonel K.N.S Kotuwegoda, Commander..........jpg)
The first New Year festival at Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala’ where some 50 permanently dependent War Heroes are housed for the rest of their lives, provided entertainment and fun, due to sponsorships, provided by TV Derana and Event Media Company Limited. A host of popular actors and actresses as well as popular vocalists added entertainment..........
Panagoda Army Cantonment glittered with hundreds of colourful lanterns, following elaborate arrangements that had been made by the office of the Security Forces Headquarters, South (SFHQ-S), in connection with the thrice-blessed day (Vesak). After conduct of the full-day Vesak programme in the Cantonment premises for thousands of devotees who had observed Sil (eight precepts) .......
The annual Vesak zone at Matara Sanath Jayasuriya public play ground was opened Wednesday (9) evening for the 5th consecutive day, amidst religious rites and rituals. At the invitation of the organizers, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army attended the ceremonial opening of the Vesak zone, accompanied by a few more distinguished guests. South-based Army troops contributed largely to the preparations of Vesak lanterns now on display at the Matara at ‘Nilwala Vesak zone’. |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday (6) formally inaugurated the ‘Sri Buddha Rashmi national Vesak zone’ along Navam mawatha around Sri Gangarama premises in the company of Ministers, Secretaries, Chief of Defence Staff, Army, Navy and Air Force Commanders, Inspector General of Police.....
A string of decorative Vesak lanterns, organized by 11 Division Headquarters in Kandy, Kundasale illuminated William Gopallawa main road from Getambe Junction up to Kandy Railway Station Junction during May 5-6. Troops serving 11 Division areas prepared those colourful lanterns on directions given by Brigadier K. Gunawardena, General Officer Commanding, 11 Division Headquarters.
In the Vesak Zone organized by the Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna, the creative lanterns produced by the 551 Brigade were adjudged the best and awarded handsome prizes on the final day (May 8) of the Jaffna Vesak Zone. A brief ceremony in connection with the closure of the Jaffna Vesak Zone.....
A series of Vesak commemorative ceremonies organized under the auspices of the Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) attracted hundreds of Wanni civilians during the Vesak week (May 1-7). To begin with, the SFHQ-W distributed more than 20 first aid boxes among pre-schools / schools under 211 Brigade Headquarters areas, together with a stock of medicine to each box.
Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army Thursday (10) morning made a surprise visit to the ‘Abimansala’ (wellness resort for totally dependent War Heroes) construction site at Wilpitawatta, Kamburupitiya, now fast receiving finishing touches. Major General S.R Manawaduge, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - South (SFHQ-S) received the visiting Commander on arrival at the venue. |
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