17th December 2019 13:27:27 Hours
The 64 Division HQ at Oddusudan in Mullaittivu, a formation that actively contributed to the humanitarian operations before May 2009 marked its 11th anniversary on Tuesday (10), giving pride of place to religious observances.
An all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting ceremony commenced on Friday (6) evening, followed by an alms-giving, the following morning (7). Major General W.D.C.K Costa, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 64 Division offering the traditional tray of betel to the members of the Maha Sangha invited them for chanting.
On Sunday (8), the GOC, Officers and a section of Other Ranks attended Hindu and Catholic prayers respectively at Oddusudan Sivam Kovil and Kulamurippu Church. Earlier, Islamic prayer sessions took place at Muthiyankaddukulam Mosque.
On the anniversary day (10), the GOC, 64 Division was honoured in a Guard Turnout in accordance with military traditions before he was invited to plant a sapling in the premises as a symbol of memory. An All Rank lunch in the premises added further importance to the commemoration of the anniversary. The troop address, made by the GOC recalled 11 years of memories and called upon them to continue their good work and maintain discipline and good civil-military relations.
As the second segment of the anniversary arrangements, a volleyball and cricket tournament among Inter Battalions in the Division got underway during 10 - 13 December at the Division playground. The finals of the volleyball tournament and the cricket kicked off in the presence of a large gathering of Army personnel during two separate days. The anniversary arrangements culminated with a musical entertainment, joined by more than 500 Officers and Other Ranks.bridgemedia | adidas Yeezy Boost 700 , promo code for adidas shoes india delhi today
