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17th of May 2012
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Secretary Defence Reviews Last Minute National Victory Day Parade Arrangements
 With a view to fine-tuning and reviewing the last-minute arrangements, connected to the National Victory Day parade (May 19), Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development, together with Chief of Defence Staff and tri-service Commanders, IGP and Director General (DG) Civil Defence Force, arrived at Galle Face Green Thursday (17) morning. Mr Rajapaksa, service commanders, IGP and other security chiefs and senior military officers received a briefing on the conduct of the National Victory Day parade from organizers at the occasion.
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| * CDS, Army, Navy, Air Force, Police Chiefs & CDF DG Review ‘Victory Day’ Parade Rehearsals
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Updated : 17th May 2012,13:13:40 Hours
 Air Chief Marshal W.D.R.M.J. Goonetileke, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, Vice Admiral D.W.A.S. Dissanayake, Commander of the Navy, Air Marshal H.D. Abeywickrama, Commander of the Air Force, N.K. Illangakoon, Inspector General of the Police and Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris........
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| * ‘Gota’s War’ First Copies Handed to President & Book’s Protagonist
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Updated : 14th May 2012,21:22:04 Hours
 ‘Gota’s War - The Crushing of Tamil Tiger Terrorism in Sri Lanka’, a book that encompasses history of terrorism, a wide range of issues, discussions and related decision-making moments, etc when the War for Peace in Sri Lanka was taking a decisive turn, saw its birth Monday (14) evening during a ceremony at Battaramulla Water’s Edge. The first two copies of the book, authored by the famous feature writer cum journalist..... |
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| * Commander Visits Karandeniya Army Farm & MIC Construction Site
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Updated : 11th May 2012,17:09:02 Hours
 Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya en route from the ‘Abimansala -II’ construction site inspection at Wilpitawatta, Kamburupitiya to the capital on Thursday (10), took time off his schedule and visited the 5 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC).....
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| * SFHQ-E Devotional Song Presentation Draws Crowds
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Updated : 14th May 2012,11:45:42 Hours
 Security Forces Headquarters, East (SFHQ-E) in connection with the festival of lights (Vesak) organized a mobile float with troops singing Vesak devotional songs. The decorative item, organized with the blessings of Major General Lal Perera, Commander, SFHQ-E toured several areas, close to the SFHQ-E Headquarters at Welikanda for three days.
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| * 61 Division Gives Priority to ‘Vesak Dansel’
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Updated : 14th May 2012,13:34:06 Hours
 Giving more and more colourfulness and grandeur to Wanni Vesak commemorative arrangements, troops of 611, 612 and 613 Brigades under 61 Division made elaborate preparations in their areas with the directions, given by Brigadier A. Kariyakarawana, General Officer Commanding, 61 Division and respective Brigade Commanders.
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* Commander Makes a Surprise Visit to ‘Abimansala-2’ Under Construction
10th May 2012,20:15:18 Hours
 Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army Thursday (10) morning made a surprise visit to the ‘Abimansala’ (wellness resort for totally dependent War Heroes) construction site at Wilpitawatta, Kamburupitiya, now fast receiving finishing touches. Major General S.R Manawaduge, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - South (SFHQ-S) received the visiting Commander on arrival at the venue. Read more
* Thunukkai - Oddusuddan Students Recite ‘Bhakthi Gee’ & Stage ‘Pataachaara’ in Tamil
11th May 2012,18:44:55 Hours
 Hundreds of children studying in once infamous Oddusuddan - Thunukkai areas under 64 Division Headquarters area of the Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) joined hands together with troops and civilians to mark the festival of lights (Vesak) during May 5-7.....
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* Fallen War Hero’s Widow Gifted with New Home
9th May 2012,20:30:53 Hours
 One more new house, constructed under the Seva Vanitha Army Branch’s (SVAB) house construction project for disable or missing War Heroes or their families, saw its warming on Thursday (10) at Kurusagoda, Gonapinuwala, Baddegama during a ceremony.
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* Matara Vesak Zone Organizers Invite Commander for Opening
9th May 2012,22:12:07 Hours
 The annual Vesak zone at Matara Sanath Jayasuriya public play ground was opened Wednesday (9) evening for the 5th consecutive day, amidst religious rites and rituals. At the invitation of the organizers, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army..... Read more
* Former Combatants During Wanni Vesak Celebrations Sing Devotional Songs
10th May 2012,17:42:19 Hours
 A series of Vesak commemorative ceremonies organized under the auspices of the Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) attracted hundreds of Wanni civilians during the Vesak week (May 1-7). To begin with, the SFHQ-W distributed more than 20 first aid boxes among pre-schools / schools under 211 Brigade Headquarters areas, together with a stock of medicine to each box. Read more
* President Rajapaksa Inaugurates National Vesak Zone in Colombo
7th May 2012,12:32:12 Hours
 President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday (6) formally inaugurated the ‘Sri Buddha Rashmi national Vesak zone’ along Navam mawatha around Sri Gangarama premises in the company of Ministers, Secretaries, Chief of Defence Staff, Army, Navy and Air Force Commanders, Inspector General of Police..... Read more
* Panagoda Cantonment Vesak Lanterns Receive Cash Prizes
9th May 2012,15:30:46 Hours
 Panagoda Army Cantonment glittered with hundreds of colourful lanterns, following elaborate arrangements that had been made by the office of the Security Forces Headquarters, South (SFHQ-S), in connection with the thrice-blessed day (Vesak). After conduct of the full-day Vesak programme in the Cantonment premises for thousands of devotees who had observed Sil (eight precepts) ....... Read more
* Abimansala’s First New Year Festival for Inmates Held on Grand Scale
9th May 2012,15:28:31 Hours
.jpg) The first New Year festival at Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala’ where some 50 permanently dependent War Heroes are housed for the rest of their lives, provided entertainment and fun, due to sponsorships, provided by TV Derana and Event Media Company Limited. A host of popular actors and actresses as well as popular vocalists added entertainment..........
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* Dansela & Vesak Lantern Display Treat Pandiyankulam Villagers
9th May 2012,15:26:48 Hours
.jpg) Taking the message of Vesak that highlights concept of compassion, loving kindness and equanimity, troops attached to 612 Brigade serving under the 61 Division Headquarters, made arrangements to mark the event with different programmes.On the directions given by Brigadier A. Kariyakarawana, General Officer Commanding, 61 Division, Colonel K.N.S Kotuwegoda, Commander......... Read more
* Massive Crowds Compel Jaffna ‘Vesak Zone’ Extend by Another Day
8th May 2012,16:43:01 Hours
 Unprecedented numbers of Vesak sight-seers in Jaffna, unlike in the previous years, enjoyed the spirit of the event in an enthusiastic manner during the three-day long Vesak Zone, arranged by troops serving the Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna. Over 40 multi coloured huge Vesak lanterns, recital of Tamil and Sinhala devotional songs..... Read more
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| * 23 Division Organizes Vesak Zone
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Updated : 17th May 2012,12:28:41 Hours
.jpg) 23 Division Headquarters in Poonani under Security Forces Headquarters, East (SFHQ-E) conducted elaborate Vesak arrangements during May 5-8. The Vesak decoration zone that covered Poonani junction, Batticaloa Gandhi Park, Vakare Pradhesiya Sabha ground and a few other areas included devotional song presentations, huge lanterns and decorations and Dansel (free eating houses). [Read more]
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| * Army Woman Footballers Beat Maldivian National Team
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Updated : 15th May 2012,19:58:09 Hours
Sri Lanka Army woman footballers in a friendly encounter with the visiting national team of the Maldivian women football team emerged victorious by two goals (2-0). The match played at Island City League grounds was witnessed by a large gathering of football fans and military officers.
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| * Poonewa Madya Maha Vidyalaya Students Given Incentives
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Updated : 14th May 2012,13:39:46 Hours
 A simple ceremony to give away school aids, scholarships and push bicycles to students and donation of books to the library at Poonewa Madya Maha Vidyalaya took place recently with the support of several donors. Coordinated by Colonel S.B Kohona and Lieutenant Colonel K.R.S.P.K Kahagalla of the office of the Civil Affairs in Wanni, the simple ceremony saw two school students....
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| * Close Boxing Tussle Places Army Runners-up
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Updated : 15th May 2012,13:18:34 Hours
Both Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force boxers bagged equal numbers of points in the recently-concluded ‘Defence Services Boxing Tournament,’ held at Katunayake Air Force Indoor Stadium. Army boxers collected 4 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals in the final tally but Air Force boxers collecting 4 silvers, as against Army boxers, emerged final victors.
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| * Tri-service Officers Meditate at Kanduboda
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Updated : 12th May 2012,18:02:57 Hours
 A meditation session attended by Army, Navy and Air Force personnel was conducted at Kanduboda, Siyane Vipassana Meditation Centre on Saturday (12). The programme organized on the directions of the Secretary Defence Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa saw 83 Army, 20 Navy and 20 Air Force officers attended the meditation session.
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* 581 Brigade Troops Make Lanterns for Vesak
11th May 2012,13:23:19 Hours
 Troops serving the 581 Brigade in Paranthan on the instructions of its Brigade Commander put up a display of Vesak lanterns at the 581 Brigade Headquarters premises on account of Vesak. The display during Vesak (May 5 - 8) attracted a large gathering of civilians living in the area.
* 57 Division Office Staff Join Vesak Commemoration Making a Lantern
11th May 2012,13:18:10 Hours
 Members of the staff serving the office of the 57 Division Headquarters in Kilinochchi on account of Vesak commemoration prepared a huge Vesak lantern and exhibited it at the Kilinochchi public grounds along A-9 road. On the instructions of the 57 Division General Officer Commanding, the display of the lantern continued until Thursday (10) night. Read more
* Contributors to the Success of Jaffna Vesak Zone Appreciated
10th May 2012,17:40:45 Hours
 In the Vesak Zone organized by the Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna, the creative lanterns produced by the 551 Brigade were adjudged the best and awarded handsome prizes on the final day (May 8) of the Jaffna Vesak Zone. A brief ceremony in connection with the closure of the Jaffna Vesak Zone..... Read more
* Kandy Troops Illuminate Main Road for Vesak
10th May 2012,17:39:40 Hours
 A string of decorative Vesak lanterns, organized by 11 Division Headquarters in Kandy, Kundasale illuminated William Gopallawa main road from Getambe Junction up to Kandy Railway Station Junction during May 5-6. Troops serving 11 Division areas prepared those colourful lanterns on directions given by Brigadier K. Gunawardena, General Officer Commanding, 11 Division Headquarters. Read more
* 18 SLNG Troops Clean Up Elders’ Home
8th May 2012,16:30:04 Hours 
18 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) troops serving the Security Forces Headquarters, South (SFHQ-S), conducted a Shramadana (self-help) campaign at Kataragama Elders’ Home recently in connection with the annual Vesak commemoration..... Read more
* Army Badminton Players Victorious in Several Tournament Events
4th May 2012,16:02:11 Hours
 Army Badminton players, competing in Mayor’s Cup, Nuwara Eliya secured first places in Open Men’s Single Event, Open Men’s Double Event, Open Mixed Double Event and Over 40 Men’s Double Event. The tournament, organized by Nuwara Eliya District Badminton Association was contested by several leading Badminton teams of different organizations. Lance Corporal K.L.M Karunathilaka emerged victorious in Open Men’s Single Event, Open Men’s Double Event and Open Mixed Double Event and carried the trophy. Read more
* Army’s Contribution to Athletic Field Recognized; Major General Ratnayake Elected President AASL
4th May 2012,12:32:12 Hours
 Major General R.M.D Ratnayake, Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Army Headquarters was unanimously elected the new President, Athletic Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) on Thursday (3). It is the first occasion in the 90-year old history of the AASL that a serving Major General in the Army has been elected as AASL president unanimously. Before this appointment, Major General Ratnayake..... Read more
* GW Troops Under 542 Brigade Give Facelift to Pre-school Building
6th May 2012,08:46:43 Hours
 Pandivettuwan village’s one and only pre-school in the 542 Brigade area received a thorough facelift and renovation, thanks to efforts of Army troops since it has remained dilapidated. Major W.D.C.C.B Dissanayake, Commanding Officer, 15 (v) Gemunu Watch (GW) serving the area, together with hundreds of soldiers painted and cleaned up the pre-school building in Pandivettuwan village and collected all garbage from its surroundings. Read more
* 54 Division Troops Clean Up Mannar Hospital Surroundings
3rd May 2012,10:43:13 Hours
 Hundreds of soldiers serving 54 Division in Mannar joined hands together on May Day (1) to clean up the entire Mannar hospital premises during a mammoth full-day ‘Shramadana’ campaign. Those troops under the Command of Brigadier M.A.M Dias, General Officer Commanding, 54 Division..... Read more
* Kodikamam Civilians Join with Security Forces for New Year Celebration
5th May 2012,18:18:01 Hours
 A joined Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival with the support of all troops serving 522 Brigade area under 52 Division brought a sound interaction between the civilians and Security Forces when all of them gathered at Kodikamam, Thirunakarusu school grounds. The day’s event, an attempt to further promote harmony and peaceful co-existence among all communities in Kodikamam area.....
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