Army Thal Sevana Holiday resort complex opened

by Ananda Pathiraja - North Central Province

Members of the Armed Forces, their families and civilians who wish to spend holiday in Jaffna will see their dreams come true with the opening of the new “Thal Sevana Holiday Resort” in the Peninsula last week.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at the invitation of the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe unveiled the plaque amidst sounds of Magul Bera (ceremonial drums) to mark the opening of the Thal Sevana.After the plaque was unveiled the two Palmyra saplings were planted by the Army Commander SF-J on either side of the entrance. The Army Commander accompanied by a galaxy of senior officers then cut the ribbon and entered the main parlour of the resort.

The magnificent two-storeyed bungalow emerged in the same site of the former Thal Sevana with many modifications such as air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned spacious rooms, a balcony with a panoramic sea view, restaurant and bar facilities.

This architecture is also the outcome of invaluable labour of many soldiers, especially Commanding Officer of the fifth Engineer Services Regiment Major Thusara Silva and his men.The resort, erected on a concept of the incumbent Commander SF-J Maj. Gen. Mahinda Hathurusinghe, would be a great consolation to Armed Forces’ members and civilians who wish to holiday in Jaffna to find convenient accommodation and hygienic meals at a reasonable price.