The Athletic Championships 2017 of the Civil Security Department with participation of nearly 500 athletes representing all Battalions took place in Police Park Bambalapitiya on 08th, 09th and 10th November 2017. The Opening Ceremony on the 08th was graced by the Additional Director General, Mr. Shemal Fernado as the Chief Guest. The Director General, Civil Security Department Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama was pleased to be the Chief Guest at the Closing Ceremony on 10th November 2017.
Katina Pinkama organized by the Civil Security Department took place with a colorful procession from the residence at No. 68/5 K, Sama Uyana, Duwa Watte, Kottawa Road, Piliyandala up to the Sri Gangarama Vihare, Molpe, Moratuwa on 21st October 2017.
The colourful procession included a combination of cultural dances and number of gaily decorated elephants along the roads surrounding the Vihare and finally, reached the Vihare during early hours of the day.
The ‘Sanga Vasaya’ built at Sri Gangarama Vihare was declared open by Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General of the Civil Security Department on 22nd October 2017 to coincide with the Katina Pinkama
Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General visited Vavuniya Force Hq on 14th October 2017.
Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General visited Horowpothana Force Hq on 14th October 2017.
Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General visited Anuradhapura Force Hq on 14th October 2017.
In commemoration of the world’s Children’s Day the CSD Seva Vanitha Unit Offered lunch for the children admitted at the Wellawatte Jinananda Child home on 1st October 2017 with participation of the President of CSD Seva Vanitha Mrs. Lakshmi Pallegama and other members
Water Purification Plant installed at Jayanthipura Junior School. It was handed over to the students by the Director General Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama and the President of CSD Seva Vanitha unit Mrs. Lakshmi Pallegama on 30th September 2017
The Karate Championships of the CSD for the year 2017 was worked out 28th September 2017 in Colombo Public Library Auditorium. Championship won the Kilinochchi Battalion. 2nd place won Wennawatta and Plonnaruwa Battalions. Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General of the Civil Security Department graced the finals as the Chief Guest.
The Civil Security Department, celebrated the ‘Civil Defence Day’ for the third time on 13th September 2017. It coincided with a series of events conducted under the patronage of the Director General, Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama and Mrs. Lakshmi Pallegama.
The Flag Blessing Ceremony at Sri Maha Bodhiya in Anuradhapura was conducted in a befitting manner with the participation of the Atamasthanadipathi Ven. Pallegama Siriniwasa at 0800 on 12th September.
The War Heroes Ceremony conducted in honor of 545 CSD personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice took place at the Monument in Mihintale. This preceded a Guard of Honor to the Director General.This was followed by Heel Dhane at Mihinthale.
The Additional Director General, Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando, Directors, Commanding Officers and Next of Kin of the War Heroes participated in these events.