22nd April 2016 21:54:30 Hours
Troops of the 23 Division (23 Div) serving under the Security Force Headquarters – East (SFHQ-E) celebrated Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival at the Welikanda Maha Vidyalaya ground on Monday (11).
The event was graced by Major General K. M. U Wijeratne, Commander Security Forces East (SF-E), Major General D. D. U. K Hettiarachchi, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 23 Division and Mr H. S. K. J Bandara, Divisional Secretary in Welikanda as distinguished guests.
The winners in different competitions were awarded valuable gifts, sponsored by Nestle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Welikanda Police Station, Civil Defence Force, civil organizations and different social service units joined hands together to make the event a success.