According to Army media, more than 90 Army personnel under the 523 Brigade donated their blood to be used for the requirements of the patients in the Northern region. Medical officers and nursing staff of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital had provided assistance to conduct the blood donation programme.

Meanwhile, more than 30 religious dignitaries belonging to Hindu, Catholic, Islam and Buddhist faiths gathered on Wednesday (04) at the 65 Division Headquarters premises in Alankulam, Thunukkai and discussed ways and means to promote religious harmony, mutual understanding, unity and cooperation between the people of all faiths in the region.