Army Swimmers Shine in Open Swimming Competition , TWO COURTS MARTIAL APPOINTED TO HEAR CHARGES AGAINST GENERAL SARATH FONSEKA , Kachchativu St. Anthony Feast Draws Thousands , Over 7200 Jaffna Youth Join Marathon Organized by Jaffna Security Forces , “Rata Wenuwen Api” Donates Money to Buy Knitting Machine at Ranaviru Sevana, Differently Able War Heroes Show Their Talents, Defence University Invites Vibrant Youth , “New Era for Jaffna has Set in” Says Commander , Jaffna Civil-Military Relations To Reach Record High, Jaffna Commander & Education Authorities Visit Schools , Troops Support Community Work , Bank Staff, Thoughtful of War Heroes Give Walking Aids to Military Hospital , GW War Hero to Receive New House , Teachers & Parents Join Kids to Hold Sports Meet, SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE COMPLETED & HANDED OVER TO ARMY COMMANDER , Search Operations Uncover More LTTE Arms & Ammo, MEDIA REPORTS CREATE CONFUSION & MISUNDERSTANDING , Old Anandians Donate Rs. 1,750,000 for War Heroes , “NO MEDICAL EVIDENCE OF SEXUAL PENETRATION;” JMOs CERTIFY & DETERMINE CAUSE FOR TAMIL CIVILIAN’S DEATH , Rana Aruna Udanaya – 2010 New Year Fair Ready, Bright Prospects for Defence Students at KDU, Volunteers Welcome Their New Commandant , SLASC Emerges Champions in Army Inter-Regimental Rugger Tournament , Wilpattu Blossoms Again After Sri Lanka Army Engineers Cleared LTTE Mines , Mannar Development Projects in Full Swing , Army Swimmers Perform Well in Swimming Tournament , Pooneryn New Police Station Opened , Army Provides Assistance to Naga Deepa Pilgrims , Ruwanweli Seya Dolos Mahe Piritha Ends with Offer of Alms to Maha Sangha , Army Engineers Save Millions & Restore Sri Pada Raja Mawatha ,
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* More LTTE Arms & Ammunition Uncovered

* Army Engineers Save Millions & Restore Sri Pada Raja Mawatha

* ALL SIX SOLDIERS REMANDED OVER ALLEGED ABUSE CHARGES

* Nuptial Bliss Gifts Blind War Hero with Both Bride & New House

* President Hands Over Three-Wheelers to War Heroes

* War Hero Families in Gampaha Honoured

* Army Patriotism Sees No Bounds; Turns Prime Mover in Development

* Commander Commends Army Performance in South Asian Games

* Army to Accommodate Class Rooms in Former IDP Centre

* NO FORMER COMMANDERS APPOINTED FOR SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE

* Major General Prasad Samarasinghe, New SLAMC Colonel Commandant

* 38 Anti Personnel Mines & Improvised Explosive Device Unearthed

* Project ‘Brave Hearts’ for ‘Wellness Resort’ to be Launched Shortly

* Now They Reap What They Sowed in Jaffna after Some 20 Years

* Commander Pays his Maiden Visits to Eastern Brigades & Extols Sacrifices

* T-55 Tanks Abandoned by Army Uncovered

* COMMANDER RESPONDS TO MRS FONSEKA’S REQUEST FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO GENERAL FONSEKA

* Mother Unit Salutes Major General Samarasinghe

* SRI LANKA MILITARY POLICE REFUTE ALLEGATIONS OF HARASSMENT

* One Hundred & Eight APMs Among Recoveries

  Photo Story 12th of March 2010
Jaffna Civil-Military Relations To Reach Record High

WHILE the shift of focus is fast changing, Sri Lanka Army is earnestly determined to do its maximum by bringing about the reconciliation between Jaffna people and Security Forces serving the Jaffna peninsula. Tuesday’s (9) ceremonial opening of the new Civil Affairs and Public Relations Office at Hospital Road, Jaffna by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, on the invitation of Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, Commander Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna, (SFHQ-J) marked a milestone and  further broadened Army’s new horizons and prospects on its march to reconciliation and redevelopment.

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* TWO COURTS MARTIAL APPOINTED TO HEAR CHARGES AGAINST GENERAL SARATH FONSEKA
Updated : 11th March 2010,15:43:27 Hours

ON RECOMMENDATIONS of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, His Excellency, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has appointed two Courts Martial to try former Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Sarath Fonseka, now in military custody, so said Military Spokesman Major General Prasad Samarasinghe at a special media briefing, held at Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Thursday (11) afternoon. 

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* Over 7200 Jaffna Youth Join Marathon Organized by Jaffna Security Forces
Updated : 11th March 2010,14:04:08 Hours

JAFFNA PENINSULA, remained paralyzed for so many years, owing to cycle of LTTE terrorism is back in full spirits now as more and more private companies also have begun to extend their support for rejuvenation of the civil society. Jaffna town and its suburbs sprang into life during the weekend when the biggest ever Nestle sponsored Marathon Race, competed by record 7200 runners of all areas in the peninsula took place amidst a huge gathering of enthusiastic Jaffna civilians of all ages.
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* “New Era for Jaffna has Set in” Says Commander
Updated : 9th March 2010,19:10:58 Hours

COMMANDER OF THE ARMY Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during his brief address on the inauguration of the first-ever Civil Affairs and Public Relations office in Jaffna did not forget to pay his tribute to the Tamil intellectuals and patriots who had selflessly contributed to the Independence struggle in the country.

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* Wilpattu Blossoms Again After Sri Lanka Army Engineers Cleared LTTE Mines
Updated : 4th March 2010,12:23:06 Hours

DURING their unrelenting and risky operations, specifically designed to rid all kinds of buried LTTE mines and unexploded devices (UXOs) from the Wilpattu National Park, now open for visitors, professionally trained de-miners of 5 Field Engineer Regiment of Corps of Engineers have unearthed two Anti Tank Mines, three claymore mines and ninety-two P4-MK1-type anti personnel mines, in addition to many other UXOs.

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* SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE COMPLETED & HANDED OVER TO ARMY COMMANDER
Updated : 8th March 2010,11:44:39 Hours

THE summary of evidence over charges against retired General Sarath Fonseka, made in compliance with provisions of the Army Act was completed and handed over to the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on the weekend. Legal officers in the Army Directorate of Legal Services are now in the process of reviewing the contents and maintain that there is a prima facie case against General Fonseka on more than five charges under the Army Act.
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* Jaffna Commander & Education Authorities Visit Schools
9th March 2010,12:54:53 Hours

WITH a view to assessing the status quo regarding improvements in the educational sector and also rectifying any shortcomings, a combined civil-military team of senior policy makers recently visited three major schools in the Jaffna peninsula. Jaffna Mayor Ms Yogeshwari Pathgunaraja, Zone Director of Education Ms A. Vedanayagam. Commander, Security Forces, Jaffna Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe during this tour met principals, teachers and a section.....

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* Search Operations Uncover More LTTE Arms & Ammo
7th March 2010,10:25:02 Hours

NORTH & EAST: TROOPS continuing their search and clear operations in the general areas of MULLAITTIVU, KUMULAMUNAI, IRANAMADU, KANCHILAMADU, KILINOCHCHI, PARANTHAN, PALAI and ADAMPAN recovered, four anti personnel mines, seventeen 60mm mortar bombs, five 81 mm mortar bombs, seven unidentified bombs, eight hand grenades....

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* MEDIA REPORTS CREATE CONFUSION & MISUNDERSTANDING
6th March 2010,14:34:22 Hours

A SERIES of newspaper reports, published in the most recent past on the arrest and interrogation of military personnel over the assassination of “Sunday Leader” editor Lasantha Wickramathunga are misleading and far from the factual realities. Sri Lanka Army categorically refutes these exaggerated and false newspaper reports which.....

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* Old Anandians Donate Rs. 1,750,000 for War Heroes
5th March 2010,18:39:15 Hours

OLD ANANDIANS live in UK handed over a sum of Rs. 1,750,000.00 for the welfare of war heroes to Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Ministry, today (05 March). Income received from the musical show organized by the "Old Boy Association" of Anandians in UK at "Logan Hall" in London on 22nd Nov 2009, was handed over....

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* “NO MEDICAL EVIDENCE OF SEXUAL PENETRATION;” JMOs CERTIFY & DETERMINE CAUSE FOR TAMIL CIVILIAN’S DEATH
5th March 2010,17:23:39 Hours

JUDICIAL MEDICAL OFFICER (JMO) Dr M.M.A Rahuman at Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, in his Medico-Legal Report to Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court on the alleged attempt of physical abuse by a few soldiers on a nine-year old girl on 14th February 2010, has determined that no vaginal penetration has occurred....

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* SLASC Emerges Champions in Army Inter-Regimental Rugger Tournament
5th March 2010,11:43:26 Hours

INTER-REGIMENTAL RUGGER Tournament of Sri Lanka Army continued at Sri Lanka Army grounds in Army Headquarters from 1st February 2010 to 3rd March 2010 with the participation of male and female teams from different Regiments of Sri Lanka Army. The tournament conducted on knockout basis consisted of 36 matches for men and 12 matches for women.

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* Volunteers Welcome Their New Commandant
5th March 2010,13:42:23 Hours

MAJOR General D.R.A.B Jayathilake, the newly-appointed Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) was accorded a Guard of Honour by SLAVF troops at their Headquarters in Pelawatta, Battaramulla Friday (5) morning in accordance with military traditions. Major General Jayathilake on arrival at the SLAVF Headquarters premises was received by Major General A.C Obeysekara.......

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* China Donates more De-mining Equipment to Army Engineers
1st March 2010,14:44:59 Hours

ARMY ENGINEERS, prime movers engaged in the arduous task of removing LTTE laid minefields since beginning of De-mining projects received further teeth when China during a brief ceremony Monday (1) morning donated a stock of 50 De-mining Detectors and 50 De-mining Protective Equipment for the use of Army De-miners, now conducting humanitarian de-mining operations in the North.

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* Army Provides Assistance to Naga Deepa Pilgrims
2nd March 2010,11:44:35 Hours

ARMY troops hand in hand with local Policemen provided security and all possible assistance to pilgrims who thronged sacred Jaffna Naga Deepa temple in their thousands on Medin Full Moon Poya Day (February 28). The Naga Deepa temple, sanctified by the arrival of Buddha from India in order to settle a tussle between two brothers, Chulodara and Mahodara, who were kings of the Naga clan.  Both of them were at war with each other over a gem-studded throne according to ancient chronicles.

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* Ruwanweli Seya Dolos Mahe Piritha Ends with Offer of Alms to Maha Sangha
1st March 2010,16:21:39 Hours

A RARE SPECTACLE of the closing session of a 12 month-long Pirith Chanting, conducted by members of the Maha Sangha at historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya was witnessed by none other than HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday (27) in the company of Mrs Shiranthi Rajapaksa, First Lady, Mr Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence.....
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* Army Swimmers Shine in Open Swimming Competition
Updated : 11th March 2010,15:44:35 Hours

THE 2-MILE OPEN swimming competition organized by Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union at Mount Lavinia beach last Sunday (7) offered major winning slots to Army swimmers. Overall Team Championship, Best Team among tri-services and the Police, HPN Challenge Trophy and Best Disabled Swimmer Category were clinched by Army Swimming Team Members. 

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* Defence University Invites Vibrant Youth
Updated : 10th March 2010,12:20:32 Hours

GENERAL Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Vice Chancellor invited university qualified sporty and healthy youth to join the KDU and intelligent, highly capable and motivated graduates to be officers of the Armed Forces of Sri Lanka.

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* “Rata Wenuwen Api” Donates Money to Buy Knitting Machine at Ranaviru Sevana
Updated : 10th March 2010,15:14:26 Hours
 
UK based ‘Rata Wenuwen Api’, an organization of Sri Lankan expatriates, mindful of numerous sacrifices made by War Heroes in the battlefields for defence of our motherland, recently offered their share of assistance to the Ragama Ranaviru Sevana during a ‘Talent Show’ organized for them. Ms Kanthi Silva, a representative expatriate from the above organization during the weekend entertainment .....
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* Differently Able War Heroes Show Their Talents
Updated : 10th March 2010,13:12:29 Hours

THE “RANAVIRU TALENT SHOW”, a variety entertainment programme at Ragama Ranaviru Sevana to showcase the talents of disabled War Heroes was held during the weekend. Mrs. Manjulika Jayasooriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) attended the occasion as Chief Guest. She was received on arrival by Mrs Preethi Samaratunga, President Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Unit.

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* Bank Staff, Thoughtful of War Heroes Give Walking Aids to Military Hospital
Updated : 8th March 2010,13:29:41 Hours

PEOPLE’S Merchant Bank staff and its management, giving careful thought on recuperating War Heroes took an initiative to donate one hundred pairs of crutches for use of War Heroes with physical disabilities. Mr Anura Wickremasinghe Managing Director People’s Merchant Bank, in the company of Mr Jeewana Karunasiri, Senior Manager for Business Development, Senior Manager, and Mr Gamini Gunawardena, Human Resources......

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* Kachchativu St. Anthony Feast Draws Thousands
11th March 2010,15:30:01 Hours

THE ANNUAL feast at St. Anthony’s church in Kachchativu Island was recently held after a lapse of several years since LTTE terrorism in the peninsula and surrounding islets barred religious authorities from conduct of the feast. The feast conducted under the guidance of Rev. Thomas Saundaranayagam, Bishop of Jaffna with the participation of devotees, drawn both from India and Sri Lanka was jointly organized by Navy and Army. 

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* GW War Hero to Receive New House
8th March 2010,12:49:55 Hours

MOBITEL Company Ltd has come forward to build a house to another disable War Hero on a request made by Gamunu Watch Regiment. Corporal Y.J Nanda Kumara of 9 Gamunu Watch (GW) during recent humanitarian operations fought valiantly but fell victim to terrorists and became disable. Sri Lanka Mobitel Company Ltd following a request made by the Regiment offered assistance by way of raw materials for construction of a new house to the War Hero who has his own plot of land at Waduramba, Galle.     

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* Troops Support Community Work
8th March 2010,14:12:04 Hours

AFTER eradicating LTTE terrorism from the Northern and Eastern soil, the victorious Army is now engaged in supporting the people in those areas to improve their living conditions. It has expanded the scope of public community-oriented work in all north east areas. One among many projects launched by the Army in the East was the cleaning of the Kinniadi Bus Stand by the troops in 234 Brigade on 1st march 2010, with the participation of people in the area.

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* Bright Prospects for Defence Students at KDU
5th March 2010,14:51:10 Hours

THE General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University (KDU), which is the only Defence University in the country, offers many degree programs to suit Science, Arts and Commerce students. Students who qualify for university admission at the GCE (A/L) examination in Biological Science stream can enter for Medical (MBBS) and Management and Technical Studies (MTS) Degrees.

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* Rana Aruna Udanaya – 2010 New Year Fair Ready
5th March 2010,15:11:19 Hours

THE annual New Year fair, ‘Rana Aruna Udanaya - 2010’ conducted by Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) as a fund raiser for SVAB is scheduled to begin on 2nd and 3rd April 2010 at Army Pre-School grounds in Panagoda from 9.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m on both days. This will be a rare opportunity for the public to purchase food items, garments, electrical goods, gift items and many more, needed for the festive season at reasonable prices.

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* Teachers & Parents Join Kids to Hold Sports Meet
8th March 2010,12:22:57 Hours

KIDS at “Viru Kekulu” pre-school at Maning Town had a day of fun and sport skills when they gathered last Thursday (4) to conduct their annual Sports Meet at their school playground. The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Gnana Balagalle, a former President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB). Mrs. Sherin Jayasinghe attended it as a guest of honour.

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* Mannar Development Projects in Full Swing
4th March 2010,12:11:25 Hours

THE newly constructed Mannar bridge and renovated causeway are ready to be opened after 97 percent of the construction work is complete. The bridge and causeway construction project commenced in 2007 aiming to be completed this year. JICA and the Sri Lankan Government have jointly allocated Rs. 2,460 million for the project. However.....

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* Pooneryn New Police Station Opened
2nd March 2010,12:28:58 Hours

POONERYN lying on A 32 causeway that links with Jaffna peninsula starting from the northwest of Mannar receives resurrection as more and more state administrative apparatuses were taking root in the area.   Pooneryn, formerly a notorious LTTE stronghold, from where even artillery was fired fell into Army hands as the troops rolled on towards northward from Mannar.

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* Army Swimmers Perform Well in Swimming Tournament
2nd March 2010,13:41:31 Hours

ARMY swimmers in both male and female categories showed their talents recently in the open 2 mile swimming tournament, organized by Ambalangoda Dharmashoka College. The competition saw Trophy for Male Category and Trophy for Defence Services clinched by Army swimmers. Similarly, Corporal S.K.I Silva of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) won the Trophy for the best swimmer under disable category. Several hundreds of swimmers across the island took part in this annual swimming event.

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* USA only Sympathetic Towards Fonseka: Gota
1st March 2010,15:15:36 Hours

DEFENCE MINISTRY Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa spoke to Daily Mirror Hot Seat on the trial of former Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka, the support of the international community in apprehending the remaining elements of the LTTE and his personal feelings on the actions of the General in the past months. Q: How successful have you been in getting vital information from Kumaran Pathmanadan, who is currently in Sri Lankan custody and will be he produced before Court any time soon?

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Sri Lanka Army in fact made history on Tuesday (9), as the cream of Jaffna society including Jaffna Bishop, Chief Hindu and Buddhist Priests, High Court Judges, District and Divisional Secretaries, Vice Chancellor at Jaffna University, Mayor and Provincial Councillors, Senior Administrators and a host of other religious and civil dignitaries assembled under one roof to join Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya in opening this first-ever twenty-four seven open Civil Affairs and Public Relations Office, giving pride of place to Hindu religious rites and rituals.

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* President Arrives Home to a Tumultuous Welcome

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* Fonseka Arrested For Breach of Discipline - Defence Secretary

* Viru Kekulu Pre-School Kids Show Talents

* De-mining Goes on Smoothly

* Matters Related to IDP Camps Discussed

* Disable VIR War Hero Offered House

* Seva Vanitha Receives Further Boost for Wellness Resort

* Galle Viru Kekulu Kids Show Their Veerya

* Twenty-one Soldiers Qualify in Taekwondo Course

* Jaffna Commander Meets Jaffna Bishop

* 422 New Recruits Pass Out

* More Passengers Benefit from A-9 Bus Service

* UK Based Ladies Offer their Part

* Watareka Students Receive Gift Parcels from the Army

* Major General S. Udumalagala Assumes Office as New Commander SFHQ-East

* Wanni Commander Takes Stock of Progress in Resettlement Programmes

* Mobitel to Sponsor New House for Disabled War Hero

* Disabled War Heroes to Receive Special Bathrooms

* UN Affiliated NGO Reps Meet Wanni Commander

* New Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Takes Office

* New Mullaittivu Commander Assumes Duties

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