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07th October 2021 08:30:04 Hours

With Donors' Help, Troops Give Away Dry Ration Packs

With the aim of promoting reconciliation between civil society and the Sri Lanka Army, 11 SLNG troops launched a programme for distribution of dry rations among 10 selected low income group families in Akkaraipattu and Alayadiwebbu areas on Monday (4).

It was meant for families affected by rapidly spreading epidemic in the area. The packs included rice, dhal, biscuits, sugar, etc.

The event was coordinated by the Commander 241 Brigade Colonel Chandra Abeykoon and the Commanding Officer of 11 SLNG Major W G N D Weerasinghe under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 24 Division, Major General Chaminda Lamahewa.

Meanwhile, troops of the 11 SLNG launched another dry ration distribution programme for 1250 selected low income families in the Akkaraipattu DS Division on Friday (01) with the sponsorship of local donors.

The event was coordinated by the Commander 241 Brigade Colonel Chandra Abeykoon and the Commanding Officer of 11 SLNG Major W G N D Weerasinghe under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 24 Division, Major General A C Lamahewa.

Security Force Headquarters-East has given its blessings for the humanitarian project.

The Second In Command of the 11 SLNG and Mayor of Akkaraipaththu participated in the event.