First programme of ‘Gama Hada Gamu’ commences under President’s patronage

First programme of ‘Gama Hada Gamu’ commences under President’s patronage

February 23, 2018   11:44 am

The first programme of the ‘Gama Hada Gamu’ rural programme implemented under the “Mathin Nidahas Ratak” National programme will be held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Mahaweli Ground, Embilipitiya, today (23).

Representatives of Community Policing Committee, security forces and the public servants will also join in this event and this event will comprise various items presented by the school children under the theme  ”Mathin Tora Gamak’’.

This program will be implemented with the intention of getting the contribution of the rural community to establish a peaceful Sri Lankan society.

According to the Presidential Secretariat, drug rehabilitation and drug raids have commenced in all villages island-wide with the partnership of Community Police Committees.

This program will help in the reduction of illicit drug trafficking and production, Impact on smugglers, direct such persons for job placements and   conduct rehabilitation for drug addicts.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin | 2025-12-20

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin | 2025-12-20

Plantation Minister reveals extent of Cyclone Ditwah's impact on plantation sector (English)

Court temporarily suspends MP Asoka Ranwala's driving licence, orders tests (English)

CoPF approves Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for disaster relief efforts (English)

Political parties and trade union demand answers over controversial medicine batch (English)

🔴LIVE Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Disciplinary inquiry against several police officers over negligence in probing MP Asoka Ranwala's accident (English)

Govt presents Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate as parliament debates on recent disaster (English)