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26th October 2021 08:56:36 Hours

SF Central Troops Offer New House to a Needy Family

To be in line with the Army Headquarters' instructions, 1 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps of the 111 Brigade under the 11 Division of the Security Force HQ - Central erected a new house for a needy family in Matale area following sponsorship, provided by a donor in the area.

The new house for the needy family of Mr S Balakrishnan in Matale was formally vested in them during a simple ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The technical and engineering expertise of the troops resulted in the construction of the new house within a few weeks with the blessings of Major General Samantha Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central and Major General Kithsiri Liyanage, General Officer Commanding, 11 Division.

The house warming followed Hindu religious traditions and it was attended by Major General Kithsiri Liyanage, General Officer Commanding, 11 Division, Brigadier Rohitha Rathnayake, Commander, 111 Brigade, Civil Affairs Coordination Officer, 111 Brigade, Colonel R.M.H Jayathissa, Commanding Officer, 1 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps, few government officials and military officers attend the venue.