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27th January 2023 23:44:42 Hours

Gonagala School Students Receive Schols & Incentives

Troops of the 16 Sri Lanka National Guard (16 SLNG) of the 241 Infantry Brigade under the 24 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ -East, organized a donation of scholarships, stationery, and school accessories at Ampara Gonagala School on Tuesday (Jan 17) at the school premises.

Lance Corporal S. Somathilaka who was medically boarded out from the service due to injuries, along with his pals and residents in Gampaha area launched the project that distributed essentials to the value of Rs. 450,000.00. 2 scholarships to two clever students were also awarded on the same occasion in addition to the distribution of above-mentioned incentives among 100 students at Gonagala school.

The programme was organized under the guidance of Major General Sujeewa Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces -East, and with the close supervision of Brigadier Vipula Chandrasiri, General Officer Commanding, 24 Infantry Division and Colonel Danika Pathirathna, Commander, 241 Infantry Brigade.

Lieutenant Colonel H.K Kumarasiri, the Civil Affairs Officer, 241 Infantry Brigade graced the occasion as the chief guest. Major K.R.M Alawaththa, Commanding Officer, 16 SLNG, and Officers, Other Ranks, Principal with members of the tutorial staff at Gonagala School, parents also attended the programme.