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‘National Drug Eradication Week’ & Release of Army-Held Lands Launched

21st January 2019 20:38:33 Hours

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, launching multifarious projects in Mullaittivu and Kilinochchi Districts this morning (21) declared the commencement of the Drug Eradication Week in National School, to be actively supported by Army personnel by way of distribution of literature and delivery of instructional assistance as agreed between the Army and authorities of the Presidential Task Force on Drug Prevention and Ministry of Education. The main event got underway at Vidyananda Vidyalaya in Mullaittivu.

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Commander's 53 Reserve Division in Inamaluwa Opens its New Welfare Projects for Officers & Other Ranks

22nd January 2019 22:56:51 Hours

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army during a formal visit to his reserve 53 Division Headquarters in Inamaluwa, Habarana on Tuesday (22) morning as the Chief Guest joined the ceremonial opening of several badly-felt welfare constructions for both Officers and Other Ranks serving the 53 Division at the invitation of Major General Athula Kodippily....

East-based 39.75 Acres of Army-used Lands in Ampara District Released

22nd January 2019 20:44:29 Hours

Continuing to honour the pledges given by the Army, 39.25 acres of Army-used lands in Pallekadu in the Eastern province under the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat were symbolically released on Friday (18) during a brief arrangement, held at the Divisional Secretariat in Ampara where Major General Aruna Jayasekera, Commander, Security Forces-East handed over formal documents to this effect to Hon Governor...

Commandant at Pakistan’s Army School of Logistics Meets Chief of Staff

21st January 2019 20:34:32 Hours

Brigadier Nadeem Iqbal Chaudhry, Commandant, Pakistan’s Army School of Logistics (ASL) who is currently in Sri Lanka on a week-long visit paid a courtesy call on Major General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Staff on behalf of the Commander of the Army this morning (21) at the Army Headquarters. During the cordial meeting that ensued at the office of the Chief of Staff....

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220 More Mullaittivu Students & 250 Jaffna Students Get Free Educational Accessories from Their Southern Counterparts & Donors

22nd January 2019 20:40:33 Hours

Southern students, teachers and the principal at Pannipitiya Dharmapala Vidyalaya, showing their concern for flood and poverty-affected their counterparts in Mullattivu distributed a large stock of school accessories among 220 deserving students during a simple...

VIR War Heroes' Unforgettable Sacrifices Honoured by Treating Their Sons & Daughters

21st January 2019 16:37:00 Hours

The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), not forgetful of numerous sacrifices made by its infantrymen for the sake of the territorial integrity of the country extended its joint welfare patronage with the VIR Seva Vanitha Unit to 162 more school-going sons and daughters of fallen War Heroes, wounded War....

Mullaittivu's Thaipongal Spirits Celebrated with Music

21st January 2019 15:50:00 Hours

Musical Band players of the Civil Security Department in Mullattivu and its dancing ensemble coloured a variety entertainment that got off at Mullaittivu Public ground on Saturday (19) to coincide with the recent celebration of the auspicious Thaipongal spirits. Sponsored by Nestle Lanka Company Private Ltd, the event was lavishly supported...