15th September 2019 10:41:34 Hours
Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) under the supervision of the Commander Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Jagath Gunawardena who are embarked on a worthy project to construct new houses for under-privileged communities a few days ago vested two newly-constructed houses among underprivileged people in the Wanni region.
SFHQ-Wanni pioneered to launch the construction of these houses for two selected families living with great difficulties in Bogaswewa and Padhavi - Parakramapura with the assistance of philanthropists after their living conditions were brought to the notice of Army troops serving in respective areas.
Following personal initiatives taken by Colonel Anil Peiris, Commander 212 Brigade, the famed cricketer, Mr Rangana Herath and Ms Priyangani Bradygampola financed the construction of those two houses vested in Mr K.A.S Sarath Thilakarathne in Bogaswewa and Mr M.M Priyantha living in Weherawewa Padhavi-Parakramapura respectively.
Constructions were effectively carried out by troops of the 11 Sri Lanka Artillery and 7 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment in respective areas.
Each new house is comprised of all facilities such as the sitting area, dining room, bed rooms, etc and each was gifted with essential household items, electric appliances and furniture worth over Rs. 100,000.00. In addition, these beneficiaries were much fortunate to receive a modern electric tube well that cost more than Rs. 100,000.00.
Religious observances preceded the warming ceremonies. The keys of each house were offered to heads of two households during a brief ceremony by the Commander Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Jagath Gunawardena who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The former cricketer, Mr Rangana Herath attended as the Guest of Honour to witness how a dream was made a reality for this poor family.
General Officers Commanding of 56 and 62 Divisions, Commanders of 212, 563 and 623 Brigades, Commanding Officers of 11 Sri Lanka Artillery and 7 Sri Lanka Singhe Regiment, Senior Military Officers of SFHQ-W and family members of beneficiaries along with civilians in the village were present at the ceremonies. Sports News | Men’s shoes
