Partly blind Lance Corporal L.U Indrajith of 6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (6 SLSR) today morning (15), began to live together with H.K Nilmini Priyadarshani Kodithuwakku of Buththala in wedded bliss, in front of a distinguished gathering of well-wishers, including none other than Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake President Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB).
War Hero, Lance Corporal L.U Indrajith as the final battle for peace was reaching its climax, sustained injuries due to an LTTE land mine on 9th May 2009, depriving him of his vision to his right eye and partly blinding his left eye and his left leg and had to be amputated above knee while he was serving Puthukudiyiruppu area in Mullaittivu, where most ferocious offensives were raged.
However, considering the degree of his injury and the resolve to serve the organization further, he was posted to Ragama Ranaviru Sevana for both rehabilitation and continuation of his duties as a War Hero who made a selfless sacrifice in defence of the country.
As time went on, the 24-year old young lady, Nilmini Priyadarshani Kodithuwakku, who visited Ragama Ranaviru Sevana, sighted Lance Corporal Indrajith among the inmates by accident and began to develop an interest in him. Concern, blended with warmth and magnanimity gradually began to grow and finally turned it to play Cupid. Mother on being informed of her intention to enter into a life-binding commitment with Lance Corporal Indrajith sans complete vision gave blessings to their daughter since it was her own decision.
Authorities at Ragama Ranaviru Sevana, attending to the entire gamut of wedding arrangements for them afterwards ensured the Commander of the Army as the one who takes care of them.
On Tuesday (15) Pabave Reception Hall wore wedding garbs and prompted both Nilmini and Indrajith to leave their signatures on the dotted line in matrimonial knot, amid greetings and best wishes of all those attendees.
Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) as was the practice in the previous wedding of this nature, assured to complete the new house which is presently been constructed by Lance Corporal Indrajith and also assured to provide furniture for the new house at SVAB expense, Singer Sri Lanka Ltd assured to provide kitchen utilities’ while SLSR Regiment donated a LCD TV for the newly wedded couple.
To their luck, a group of Gampaha-based ‘Siyanawe Api’ an organization, comprising philanthropists and donors gifted all the paraphernalia, including wedding costumes, wedding car, wedding lunch and refreshments, music band, etc, needed to make their matrimony a memorable one.
Making the universal saying, ‘Love conquers all’ a fact once again, happily married Indrajith and Nilmini with clasped hands greeted Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch in accordance with Sinhala traditions before the couple finally aleft for their honeymoon.
Both Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake before their departure offered their greetings to the new couple and made a symbolic gift.
War Hero, Lance Corporal L.U Indrajith as the final battle for peace was reaching its climax, sustained injuries due to an LTTE land mine on 9th May 2009, depriving him of his vision to his right eye and partly blinding his left eye and his left leg and had to be amputated above knee while he was serving Puthukudiyiruppu area in Mullaittivu, where most ferocious offensives were raged.
However, considering the degree of his injury and the resolve to serve the organization further, he was posted to Ragama Ranaviru Sevana for both rehabilitation and continuation of his duties as a War Hero who made a selfless sacrifice in defence of the country.
As time went on, the 24-year old young lady, Nilmini Priyadarshani Kodithuwakku, who visited Ragama Ranaviru Sevana, sighted Lance Corporal Indrajith among the inmates by accident and began to develop an interest in him. Concern, blended with warmth and magnanimity gradually began to grow and finally turned it to play Cupid. Mother on being informed of her intention to enter into a life-binding commitment with Lance Corporal Indrajith sans complete vision gave blessings to their daughter since it was her own decision.
Authorities at Ragama Ranaviru Sevana, attending to the entire gamut of wedding arrangements for them afterwards ensured the Commander of the Army as the one who takes care of them.
On Tuesday (15) Pabave Reception Hall wore wedding garbs and prompted both Nilmini and Indrajith to leave their signatures on the dotted line in matrimonial knot, amid greetings and best wishes of all those attendees.
Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) as was the practice in the previous wedding of this nature, assured to complete the new house which is presently been constructed by Lance Corporal Indrajith and also assured to provide furniture for the new house at SVAB expense, Singer Sri Lanka Ltd assured to provide kitchen utilities’ while SLSR Regiment donated a LCD TV for the newly wedded couple.
To their luck, a group of Gampaha-based ‘Siyanawe Api’ an organization, comprising philanthropists and donors gifted all the paraphernalia, including wedding costumes, wedding car, wedding lunch and refreshments, music band, etc, needed to make their matrimony a memorable one.
Making the universal saying, ‘Love conquers all’ a fact once again, happily married Indrajith and Nilmini with clasped hands greeted Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch in accordance with Sinhala traditions before the couple finally aleft for their honeymoon.
Both Mrs. Damayanthi Ratnayake before their departure offered their greetings to the new couple and made a symbolic gift.
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