Elite 3 Special Force Research Team Contributes to National Economy Producing Own MRE Ration Pack in Sri Lanka

Battle-skilled troops of the 3 Special Forces (SF) of the Special Forces Brigade adding a landmark breakthrough in their field of researches in close collaboration with the Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock ceremonially commenced the production of the soldier’s Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) ration pack locally at the Kandakadu Army farm in Welikanda this evening (18) in the presence of its conceptual architect, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army.

1201.88 More Acres of State & Private Land in North Ready for Release

Sri Lanka Army, continuing to honour the pledge it has given to the Presidential Task Force is set to release 1201.88 more acres of Army-used state and private lands in the North with no impact for national security during ceremonies in Mullaittivu and the North on Monday (21), presided by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena. The release of this acreage of land includes 972 acres of state land in Kilinochchi and 120 acres of state land in Mullaittivu...

‘Neth’ Broadcasters Hand over their Relief Consignment to Army Chief for Distribution

The ‘Neth’ FM broadcasters, currently engaged in an island-wide motivational project, themed ‘ You are a Leader’ introduced a book collection programme among students in several selected schools with the motive of assisting flood-affected fellow-students in the North...

Commander on New Year Visit to MSM Stimulates Canada-bound Wheelchair Dancers

Not forgetful of the unmatched sacrifices of War Heroes who defended the country at the expense of their legs and limbs, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this afternoon (8), carrying a valuable stock of New Year gifts visited recuperating....

Newly Appointed Navy Chief Calls on Army Commander

The newly-appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva this morning (9) was greeted to ceremonial honours when he arrived at the Army Headquarters to pay a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake. On his arrival at the Army Headquarters, a ceremonial....

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Pays Courtesy Call on Commander of the Army

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Ms Hanaa Singer, together with another high-level official of the UN resident Coordinator’s Office paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters, Colombo this morning (9).

Vavuniya Hospital Buddhist Assn Builds New House for Tamil Woman

Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) troops in collaboration with the ‘Sadhaham Suwa’ Buddhist Association at the Vavuniya General Hospital put up a new house to a helpless woman in the remote Kurumankadu village.Major General Kumudu Perera Commander Security Forces...

European Parliamentarians Watch Army De-mining Demonstration

Two delegates of the European Parliament Messrs Geoffrey Charles Van Orden and William Legge, Earl of Dartmouth currently in Sri Lanka paid a visit to the Engineer Brigade Headquarters at Boo Oya, Vavuniya on Friday (4) and received an update on the ongoing Sri Lanka Army’s Humanitarian De-Mining Unit during...

Hundreds of Army Troops Support State Ceremony at Aluviharaya

26 Officers and 600 Other Rankers of the 11 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) lent their maximum support to the success of the mammoth state ceremony that proclaimed the ‘Thripitakaya’ at Matale Aloka Vihara, a national heritage on the guidelines given by the Commander of the Army...

New Zealand - Based Expatriate Donates Cash for Welfare of War Heroes at Ragama

The Sri Lankan expatriate, Mr Shyam Walpola, Live Sound Engineer and Event Organizer, resident in New Zealand showing his concern for the welfare of disabled War Heroes recuperating at Ragama ‘Ranaviru Sevana’, made a cash donation to...