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2021-05-05
NORTH: Troops recovered unserviceable one hand grenade and one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb from PALAMPASI and KAIWELI areas on Tuesday (4).
The foundation stone-laying for construction of one more new house for a needy family living in Thusithapura, Bakmeegama in the East was held on Thursday (22) during a simple ceremony, adhering to health formalities. More >>
On a suggestion made by Major General Priyantha Perera, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, troops of the 51 Division Headquarters on account of the 'Bak' Pura Pasaloswaka Poya Day (Full Moon Day) gave away more than 300 dry ration packs, each worth about Rs. 1400/= and a similar number of cooked lunch packets among needy families in Selvapuram village in Urumpirai South area on Monday (26). More >>
Army troops of the 112 Brigade of the 11 Division who rushed to the 13th Mile Post in Passara area where a passenger bus has skidded off and fell into a precipice of more than 200 ft, near Passara along Badulla- Bibile road, are currently engaged in rescue operations, together with others as of this morning (20). More >>
General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army graced as the Chief Guest of the Inter Regiment Netball Championship finals and the subsequent awarding ceremony, held this evening (22) at Panagoda.
