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25th June 2024 08:10:20 Hours

Poson Poya Day Dhamma Discourse Highlights Religious Reconciliation in Jaffna

Under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding of the 51 Infantry Division, Major General W.B.J.K Wimalaratne RWP RSP, troops of the Division organized a ‘Dhamma Discourse’ on 21 June 2024, coinciding with Poson Poya Day.

Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna (SF - J), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chief Incumbent of Sri Nagavihara Temple, Jaffna, Rev. Meegahajadure Siriwimala Thero, The Chief Kurukkal of Palaniyandi Hindu Kovil, Kondavil, Rev. Ravi, and the Director of the Spiritual Centre, University of Jaffna, Father Mackdonald, emphasized the value of religious reconciliation and unity to the participants during the discourse.

At the end, the Commander, SF - J inaugurated the “Rice Dansala” organized at the CIMIC Park premises, benefiting more than a thousand individuals living in and around the area.