54 Division's Anniversary Marked with Tree Planting at Wilpattu

54 Division HQ troops planted 325 saplings of rare species and medicinal value, such as Mee, Kohomba, Tamarind, Kaaya, Ketakala, Maila, Kumbuk, etc in the north of Wilpattu at Kallaru, to coincide with its 10th anniversary on Tuesday (22) and also to be in parallel with the Army HQ-initiated 'Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak' project.

The reforestation project was implemented under the supervision of Major General Dhammika Jayasinghe, Commander Security Forces-Wanni. Major General Indrajith Bandara, General Officer Commanding of 54 Infantry Division graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, together with the Commander, 542 Infantry Brigade, Officers and troops of the 8 Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment who were instrumental in organizing the programme. bridge media | Nike