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Blessings on Army Flags Invoked in Sri Dalada Maligawa
The day’s second highlight in Kandy began this evening soon after the representative gathering of all ranks attending Kandy ceremonies formed up near the main gate to the Sri Dalada Maligawa with.....
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Religious Ceremonies on 67th Birth Anniversary of the Army Launched in Kandy
The formal inauguration of the series of religious ceremonies on account of the forthcoming 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army (October 10), the most admired, dedicated and well recognized as.....
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67TH ARMY ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMMES BEGIN WITH RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
The precursor to the commemoration of the forthcoming 67th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army and the Army Day (October 10), begins on Wednesday (28) with an inaugural flag-blessing ceremony and .....
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Commander Spells out His Vision for Promotion of Army Sports & Athletics
Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army with the objective of appreciating and stimulating the sports skills of members of all Army Athletic and Sports Committees, Army..........
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Illicit Tree Fellers Nabbed
20 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops of the 65 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Monday (26) apprehended three men, suspected to have been involved in .....
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Inter Regiment Athletic Championship - 2016 Ends with New Records
The closing ceremony of the 53rd Army Inter Regiment Athletics Championship and award of trophies to winners took place at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama Sunday (25) evening.....
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‘Exercise Cormorant Strike - VII’ Certificate Awarding Ceremony Takes Place at ITC Minneriya
The certificate awarding ceremony of the ‘Exercise Cormorant Strike - VII’ and the closing ceremony took place this afternoon (24) at Minneriya Infantry Training Centre (ITC) during.....
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Army-Built 75 New Houses for Meeriyabedda Victims to be Distributed before ‘Deepavali’
Sri Lanka Army-built 75 new houses in Makaldeniya, close to Diyaluma for the displaced in the Meeriyabedda landslide tragedy on 29 October 2014 are to be vested in the recipients.....
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Commandos Display Their ‘Hostage Rescue’ Skills
Forty-eight Commandos of the Army, grouped into six teams rehearsed their professional skills in ‘Anti Hijacking & Hostage Release’ at the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa airport, Hambantota.....
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Bronze Medalist in Paralympics Felicitated & Rewarded by Prime Minister
None other than the Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, together with a host of distinguished statesmen, Ministers, Secretary Defence, Commander of the Army and senior state officials, .....
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Army Cricket to be Developed & Promoted Further
In the face of the series of outstanding gains in the field of Army cricket in the most recent past, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army this morning (22),....
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Commander Felicitates & Lavishly Gifts Bronze Medalist with Promotion
Sri Lanka Army according a fitting tribute to the Paralympics - 2016 Bronze Medal (Javelin Throw) winner, Corporal Dinesh Priyantha Herath (retd) of 3 Gajaba Regiment was promoted to the rank.........
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24 Teenage School Cricket Teams in North & East Compete in ‘Murali Harmony Cup’
Murali Harmony Cup 20 - 20 Cricket Tournament that attracts all teenage male and female cricketers from the North and East began this morning (21) after a formal inaugural ceremony, held at...........
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Curtains Come Down on Multi-National ‘Exercise Cormorant Strike - VII' at Arisimalai
The Army-pioneered mock Exercise 'Cormorant Strike VII - 2016’ Tuesday (20) morning saw its successful accomplishment at Arisimalai, Yanoya, Thiriyaya where a simulated multi-pronged attack on enemy..
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Army Beautifies Trincomalee with a New Museum
Trincomalee, one of the most popular tourist resorts in the island which also boasts a legendary maritime and war history turned more attractive on Monday (19) when the Army bestowed....
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Troops Put Up New House for Octogenarian & Her Daughter
Sensitive to a pathetic plight of an octogenarian living in a shelter with her 55-year old unmarried daughter whose story was highlighted in a recent Sinhala daily.....
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Commander Extends Best Wishes to Outgoing SLAF Chief
On the eve of his retirement from the service, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, the outgoing Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) paid a formal courtesy call on the Commander of the Army....
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Exercise Director Inspects Preparedness in Final Attack
The ongoing 'Exercise - Cormorant Strike' has now come to its final phase and is currently underway in Verugal, Sigiriya, Lahugala and Vadduvan areas. Director.....
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Javelin Throwing Dinesh Priyantha Wins a Bronze Medal for Sri Lanka in Paralympics - 2016
The Army's retired Corporal Dinesh Priyantha Herath of 3 Gajaba Regiment (GR) Tuesday (13) won the Bronze Medal in Men's Javelin Throw event in Paralympics 2016, now in progress at.....
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Now, Gas Cookers & Cylinders Given Free to Kosgama Blast Victims
Troops of the Sri Lanka Army including engineers, still engaged in ongoing reconstruction and relief work in blast-affected Kosgama areas, coordinated the free donation of gas cookers and cylinders...
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Commander Fulfills His Promise to the SLE Regimental Headquarters
Honouring a verbal promise given during his first visit to the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda soon after assumption of office as the Army Chief.....
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News Features
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O/L Students in Bogaswewa School Given Incentives
Bogaswewa Vidyalaya students in Vauvniya District received school accessories and syllabus reading materials as free incentives at the school premises itself on Monday (26).
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Army Installs New Drinking Water Facility Following Commander's Initiative
Considering the humanitarian need for access to drinking water, the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, recently directed the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E).....
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SFHQ-West Commander Visits Katukeliyawa Battalion Training School
Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, Security Forces - West (SF-West) made a formal visit to the Battalion Training School, Katukeliyawa under the SFHQ-West on Sunday (25) where 6 Gemunu.....
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Trainees at CAVT Offer their Professional Know-how for a Worthy Cause
Responding positively to a request of the Grama Niladhari (State official), made to the Commandant, Center for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa, troops using their professional.........
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65 & 66 Divisions too Contribute to Coastal Cleaning Programmes
Troops of the 65 and 66 Divisions serving under the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) joined hands together to contribute to a coastal area cleaning project to be in line with the....
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Murali Harmony Cup Ends With Impressive Records
The Murali Harmony T20 Cricket tournament, organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), together with the Guna Jaya Sathuta Padanama (Foundation of Goodness) concluded....
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New MIR Colonel of the Regiment Assumes Duties
The new Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR), Major General J.R Kulathunga assumed duties at MIR premises, Halmillawewa, Dambulla on Thursday.....
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10 GW Troops Clean Coastal Belt
A coastal belt cleaning project to coincide with the International Coast Cleaning Week got underway covering the area of Mirijjavila, Godawaya and Hambantota on 20 September 2016. A total.....
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Renovated Volleyball Court for SFHQ-W Troops
A modified and renovated Volleyball Court Complex was declared open by the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W) at the Headquarters premises on Thursday (22). The opening.....
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Army Dilrukshi Sets New Sri Lanka Record
Pole Vaulter Hasitha Dilrukshi of Army's 3rd Women's Corp (3(v) SLAWC) set a new Sri Lanka record vaulting over 3.40m at the women's pole vault final in the 53rd Army Athletics Championship.....
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‘Murali Harmony Cup T-20’ Now in Full Swing
The second day of the 'Murali Harmony Cup T20' cricket tournament, which builds bridges of friendship and brings together young cricketers from across the island commenced today (22) at.....
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Army Achievements in ‘Paralympics - 2016’
Following is the list of Army contingent plus their results who took part in the recently concluded ‘Paralympics - 2016’ in Rio, Brazil.
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New Log Command Assumes & the Outgoing One Hands Over Office
Major General M. H. P Mihindukulasuriya, the newly-appointed, Commander, Logistic Command Headquarters assumed duties during a simple ceremony at his office.
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SF-KLN Commander Distribute Computers & Motorbikes For Admin Roles
Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi Major General Amal Karunasekara with the aim of promoting the efficiency of all under command units and formations distributed 50 desktop computers.....
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High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka Calls on Jaffna Commander
H.E. Shelly Whiting, High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka had a cordial meeting with the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna (SF-J), Major General Mahesh Senanayake on Tuesday (22) at the SF - J ..
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SFHQ-C New Commander Assumes Duties
Major General P.U.S. Vithanage assumed duties as the new Commander of the Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-C) Wednesday (14) morning during a simple ceremony at the SFHQ-C premises, ....
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54 Division New GOC Assumes Duties
Brigadier T.J Nanayakkara, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) at the 54 Division assumed duties on Monday (19) during a simple ceremony at the Headquarters in Mannar.
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121 Brigade Troops Launch ‘Shramadana’ Project to Repair School Building
Troops of the 121Brigade of the 12 Division serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) carried out a ‘Shramadana’ to repair an old building at Moneragala Maha Vidyalaya.....
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Mullaittivu New SF Commander Assumes & Former One Relinquishes
Major General W.B.D.P Fernando, the new Security Forces Commander – Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) assumed duties as the 8th Commander of the SF-MLT last Wednesday (21). The newly-appointed SF-MLT.....
More22nd September 2016 16:29:47 Hours -
61 Division Enters into New Building Complex
The new office building complex and the basketball court in the 61 Division premises was opened in the 61 Division Headquarters premises on Wednesday (21).
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