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  • Air Mobile Training Course Begins

    2021-11-08 19:00:13

    Air Mobile Training Course Begins

    Air Mobil Training Course - No 24 at the Air Mobil Training School at Nikawewa commenced its sessions with opening remarks delivered by Major General Sanjeewa Fernando, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 53 Division on Wednesday (3).

  • 121 Brigade Troops Plant 2600 Saplings

    2021-11-08 18:12:13

    121 Brigade Troops Plant 2600 Saplings

    Troops of 121 Brigade of the 12 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Central conducted a reforestation drive in line with the Army’s green drive “Thuru Mithuru Nawaratak” on Saturday (6) at the Kotiyagala forest reserve.

  • 13 SLNG Troops Clean Pre-school Before Its Re-opening

    2021-11-08 17:45:13

    13 SLNG Troops Clean Pre-school Before Its Re-opening

    Troops of the 13 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) under command to the 643 Brigade under the 64 Division of the Security Force Headquarters – Mullaittivu during a recent ‘Shramadana’ cleaned the Mardu preschool at Muthiyankaddukulam before it was opened.

  • Kuragala Temple’s ‘Katina Cheevaraya’ Brought to Army Headquarters for Veneration

    2021-11-08 17:12:13

    Kuragala Temple’s ‘Katina Cheevaraya’ Brought to Army Headquarters for Veneration

    The re-awakened Kuragala Buddhist Temple which has been receiving Army manpower and technical expertise for its revitalization at the request of the incumbent is set to hold its first ‘Katina Cheevara Pooja’, (offer of new robes...

  • 9 SLNG Troops Help Less Privileged

    2021-11-08 16:30:40

    9 SLNG Troops Help Less Privileged

    Troops of 9 Sri Lanka National Guard under command to the 68 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu donated 3 dry ration packs to 3 needy families living in Sugandhipuram area on Thursday (4).

  • SF-Central Commander during Visits Inspects Flood-Affected Areas

    2021-11-08 16:20:40

    SF-Central Commander during Visits Inspects Flood-Affected Areas

    Commander Security Forces - Central, Major General Samantha Silva during 1 - 2 November made formal visits to Brigades, Battalions and several other places in the Badulla District. He first arrived at the 112 Brigade HQ and afterwards visited the flood-affected...

  • 61 Div Troops Construct New ‘Awasage’ at Kappina

    2021-11-08 15:50:40

    61 Div Troops Construct New ‘Awasage’ at Kappina

    The residential quarters of the monks ‘Awasage’ at Kappina Walauwwa Seemamalaka Viharaya, built by Army troops following a request made to the Commander of the Army was vested in the members of the Maha Sangha on Saturday...

  • Sri Lanka’s Former Ambassador in Korea Donates Cancer Detection Equipment

    2021-11-08 14:50:40

    Sri Lanka’s Former Ambassador in Korea Donates Cancer Detection Equipment

    The Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea, His Excellency, Dr A Saj. U. Mendis this morning (5) called at the Commander’s office and symbolically donated a set of Cancer Detection and Treatment...

  • Central Commander Makes First Visit to 12 Division

    2021-11-08 13:53:24

    Central Commander Makes First Visit to 12 Division

    Major General Samantha Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central after assumption of his new office made his first formal visit to the 12 Division Headquarters in Hambantota during 27 - 28 October 2021. General Officer Commanding, 12 Division, Major General...

  • Troops Join ‘Deepavali’ Celebrations in 65 Division Areas

    2021-11-08 13:30:24

    Troops Join ‘Deepavali’ Celebrations in 65 Division Areas

    Members of the Army 65 Division, 651, 652 and 653 Brigades under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni with the intention of promoting reconciliation and goodwill between civilians and Security Forces conducted several donation projects...