Thilina Malla winners receive their prizes
The prize awarding ceremony of the Regular Naval Benevolent Fund (RNBF) and the Volunteer Naval Benevolent Fund (VNBF) Raffle Draw, Thilina Malla was held at the SLNS Parakrama Lighthouse Galley on 07th January 2016 under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne. Naval personnel who had accounts in the RNBF and the VNBF were eligible for the raffle draw which offered a wide range of exciting prizes for the winners.
Three (03) three wheelers, 3 motor bikes, a 3D TV, 16 laptops, 15 LED TVs, 15 home theaters and 15 smart phones, were awarded to the RNBF raffle draw winners while a three wheeler, 2 motor bikes, 10 laptops, 10 LED TVs and a Hi-Fi setup were awarded to the VNBF raffle draw winners.
The benevolent funds set up for RNF and VNF Personnel offer many benefits to the members including a range of personal loans at concessionary rates. Thilina Malla, which has now become an annual event, shares the benefits of the funds with the loyal members.