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20th June 2019 23:55:00 Hours

Jaffna Troops Want KKS Railway Station to Serve as a Model Railway Station

The last stop on the northern railway line, Kankesanthurai Railway Station which is also widely used by tri-service and Police personnel in addition to the public received a face-lift and a stock of essentials, thanks to the generosity extended by the Army-managed Thalsevana Army Holiday Resort on an initiative taken by Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna.

Intending it to be improved to serve as a model Railway Station, the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) gifted 12 arm chairs, dressing table, wall mirror, water cooler, 3 ceiling fans, ceramic wash basin, digital clock, free Wifi facility, free Mobile Phone Battery Charging facility and several wall portraits which depict important and interesting places in the Jaffna peninsula

Moreover, Thalsewana Army Holiday Resort staff contributed to the renovation of sanitary facilities and the Rest Room after a complete colour-washing was done to the Railway Station. The donor, Mr Ajith Palihakkara, accommodating a request made by the Commander, Security Force - Jaffna, came forward to donate a 50" LED Television for the use of passengers at the Railway Station. Station Master acknowledged the receipt of those accessories from Major General Hettiarachchi.

Several Senior Army Officers, Staff at 'Thalsewana' Army Holiday Resort and the staff at Kankesanthurei Railway Station were present during the donation ceremony.url clone | Nike Running