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  • Logistics HQ's Progress Reviewed in Discussion

    2021-02-19 12:45:51

    Logistics HQ's Progress Reviewed in Discussion

    A progress review discussion on logistics, headed by Major General Wasantha Madola, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) on Friday (19) at the Logistic Command HQ in Kosgama with the participation of Major General Ranjan Premalal, Commander Logistic Command and several FMA commanders and senior officers from FMA offices.

  • New Field Engineer Brigade Commander Begins Duties

    2021-02-19 12:30:51

    New Field Engineer Brigade Commander Begins Duties

    Brigadier Dumidu Jayasinghe assumed duties as 19th Commander of the Field Engineer Brigade of the Headquarters Field Engineer Brigade in Boo Oya, Vavuniya on Monday (15) amidst traditional military formalities inside the Camp premises.

  • MLT Army Base Hospital's New Wings Opened

    2021-02-19 12:08:51

    MLT Army Base Hospital's New Wings Opened

    The newly- constructed OPD section and the Intensive Care Unit of the Army Base Hospital in Mullaittivu became operational after both of them were ceremonially opened by Major General Jagath Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces -Mullaittivu...

  • 3 More Deaths Reported-NOCPCO

    2021-02-19 11:30:51

    3 More Deaths Reported-NOCPCO

    As of this morning (20), a total of 517 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 11 Sri Lankan expatriates and 506 of those positive cases are locally-identified ones, including the majority 152 from Colombo district, 111 from Gampaha district, 57 from Kandy district and 186 others from different districts, states the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

  • Commander Remembers Bravery of Fallen War Hero & Joins Commemorative 'Pinkama'

    2021-02-19 11:08:51

    Commander Remembers Bravery of Fallen War Hero & Joins Commemorative 'Pinkama'

    General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) in his capacity as Colonel of the Regiment...

  • More than 350 Kilinochchi O/L Candidates Educated on ' Exam Stress'

    2021-02-18 22:48:33

    More than 350 Kilinochchi O/L Candidates Educated on ' Exam Stress'

    With the blessings of the Commander Security Forces Kilinochchi, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda and guidelines given by the Commander Forward Maintenance Area Kilinochichi Major General...

  • Heli-Rappelling Techniques in Air Mobile Brigade Rehearsed

    2021-02-18 22:00:33

    Heli-Rappelling Techniques in Air Mobile Brigade Rehearsed

    The heli - rappelling leg of the Airmobile Training Course-No 22 got underway at the Air Force Base in Hingurakgoda on Wednesday (17). Major General Nishantha Manage, General Officer Commanding 53 Division, Airmobile Brigade Commander, Commandant Air Mobile training school and a few other senior officers also graced the occasion.

  • Chief Field Engineer Visits Boo-oya Troops

    2021-02-18 21:00:33

    Chief Field Engineer Visits Boo-oya Troops

    Major General Nihal Amarasekara, Chief Field Engineer and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Engineers made his maiden visit to the field Engineer Brigade located in Boo oya -Vavuniya on 14 February.

  • Retiring MLT Commander Pays Courtesy Visits to Under Command Formations

    2021-02-18 20:00:33

    Retiring MLT Commander Pays Courtesy Visits to Under Command Formations

    Prior to his retirement, Major General Jagath Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces-Mullaittivu paid visits to all under commander establishments during 16 -18 February. As the first leg, he visited the 59 Division on Tuesday (16) to be received by Major General Manoj Lamahewa, General Officer Commanding 59 Division where the outgoing MLT Commander addressed the troops, planted a sapling and was awarded a memento.

  • Indian High Commissioner & Commander of the Army Witness COVID-19 Vaccine Inoculation for MPs at Army Hospital

    2021-02-18 19:48:33

    Indian High Commissioner & Commander of the Army Witness COVID-19 Vaccine Inoculation for MPs at Army Hospital

    HE Gopal Baglay, High Commissioner of India for Sri Lanka was at the Colombo Army Hospital at Narahenpita this morning (17), together with General Shavendra Silva...