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Needy students receive educational support through Army mediation

April 07, 2022

Sri Lanka Army donated school accessories to a group of 47 students in the Sacred Heart Family Convent in Mullaitivu recently to encourage them in studies.

Sponsorship for the project was provided by Rev Father Charles Thomas and the occasion was witnessed by 592 Brigade Commander Brig. Chaminda Arachchige, Senior Officers, the Chief Matron of the Convent, the Army sources said.

Meanwhile, 232 Brigade troops and 12 Sri Lanka National Guard troops, together with overseas donors gifted bicycles to 15 needy school students of Kayankuda, Thikiliweddai School in Batticaloa District, the Army stated.