Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A blood donation campaign, organised by the Sava Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence, drew a large number of Defence Ministry staffers today (June 18). The programme, held under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SVU, Dr. (Mrs) Ruvini Rasika Perera, in view of World Blood Donor Day, commenced at the Ministry premises this morning.
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was also present at the occasion.
The event drew the enthusiastic participation of a large number of MOD staff members, including both military personnel and civilian employees.
Medical assistance for the campaign was provided by...