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24th August 2021 08:55:47 Hours

6 GR Troops to Erect Dhamma Study Centre inside Kovil Premises

6 Gajaba Regiment (GR) troops have undertaken the construction of a new wing inside the Bhaddrakali Amman Kovil premises in Ambandanavely, Vakare offering their manpower, technical and engineering expertise after the Lions Club at Batticaloa agreed to foot the cost of the entire construction.

Colonel Wasantha Hewage, Commander - 233 Brigade accordingly on Friday (20) during a brief ceremony, laid the corner-stone for construction of this new study center for teaching of religion (Dhamma School) in the Kovil premises, adhering to sanitary facilities. The Commander, 233 Brigade and the Civil Affairs Officer - 233 Brigade will supervise the project until its completion.

In response to a request made by the Commander - 233 Brigade, Lions club Batticaloa has consented to sponsor the cost of raw materials, required for the construction.

Commander, 233 Brigade, Major R.M.J.B Ranaraj - 6 GR Commanding Officer, Civil Affairs Officer -233 Brigade and troops were associated with the construction at the occasion, adhering to COVID 19 preventive measures.