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09th August 2019 15:25:16 Hours

56 Division Distributes 1000 Coconut Saplings among Civilians

Maliban Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Limited in appreciation of the Army's ongoing tree-planting drives distributed over 1000 coconut saplings among underprivileged families in Vavuniya and Kokeliya areas on Sunday (4) following the coordination done by the Army's 56 Division.

The project, an initiative of Major General H.P Senevirathne, General Officer Commanding, 56 Division attracted the general public as researches confirm those areas are ideal for such crops for economic purposes, etc.

The donation of those saplings was coordinated by Major General (Rtd) Mendaka Samarasinghe. The distribution ceremony was attended by the General Officer Commanding, 56 Division as the Chief Guest, together with representatives of donors and several Officers.

Commanders of the 561 and 563 Brigades, Officials representing several government institutions, civilians and soldiers attended the occasion.Nike sneakers | Air Jordan