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05th January 2016 15:24:29 Hours

47 School Children of SLNG War Heroes Receive Scholarships

Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) Regimental troops awarded scholarships to the children of War Heroes killed in action (KIA) and War Heroes wounded in action (WIA), sponsored by Mr Ricky Wijesinghe and Mr Bishri Latiff to assist  those children to continue their education during the ‘Guardian Mela’ Carnival held at Maligapitiya Ground,  Kurunegala  on Tuesday( 29).  

The programme was initiated and coordinated by Major General Udaya Perera, Colonel of the Regiment, SLNG.

Mr. Ricky Wijesinghe in memory of his parents late Mr Justin Silva Wijesinghe and Mrs Evilin Silva Wijesinghe and Mr. Bishri Latiff, donated Rs. 1 million and Rs. 2 lakhs respectively for distribution of these scholarships among 47 children of the War Heroes.

Major General Mahinda Ambanpola, Deputy Chief of Staff as the Chief Guest together with Colonel of the Regiment, several other senior officers and parents with their children participated in the event.