Army Troops Take Lead in Cleaning Trouble-Torn Digana-Kengalle Road Patch

Members of the Security Force Headquarters, Central (SFHQ-Cen) of the Army who have now been entrusted the arduous challenge of rebuilding and renovating all damaged properties in the recent communal riot-affected areas of Digana.............

66 Division Initiates Distribution of Free Fertilizer to Coconut Growers

Large stocks of coconut fertilizer were distributed among low-income groups in Pooneryn area thru the coordination done by the 5 Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) and the 661 Brigade Headquarters of the 66 Division on Wednesday (14) following an initiative....

High-Level Government Delegates Arrive in Kandy

A ministerial delegation, headed by Hon Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, including several heads of political parties and the Speaker was in Kandy this morning (10) with a view to separately evaluating developments in the aftermath of recent violence in the Kandy district.

Army Women Play Major Role in National Women's Day at Polonnaruwa

Woman soldiers of the Army showcasing their varying professional skills in different spheres stole the attention of spectators who attended the National Women's Day celebrations at Polonnanruwa Royal College grounds on Thursday (8), organized jointly.....

Commander Gives Patient Hearing to Kandy Business Communities

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army during his second day's stay in Kandy on Friday (9) while supervising security arrangements in place, took time off to speak to a cross section of Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim business ........

Nursery Run by 233 Brigade Distributes Cashew Plants among Students

In an attempt to encourage students for environmental protection, economic gains and promote their interest for tree-planting, the 233 Brigade Headquarters in Vakarei under the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters – East ( SFHQ-E) on Thursday.....

Japan's COS Joint Staff Admiral Kawano Salutes Cenotaph

Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff (COS), Joint Staff of Japan Self Defence Force currently in Sri Lanka at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart, Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne, Chief of Defence Staff, paid his respect to the Cenotaph at the Colombo Viharamahadevi Park.....

Special Envoy on Anti Personnel Mine Ban Convention Assures More Support to Army De-miners

Sri Lanka Army Humanitarian De-mining Unit (SLA-HDU) was assured more new technical equipment and funds for purchase of more Mine Detection Dogs (MDDs) by HRH Prince Mired Raad Zeid Al-Hussein, Special Envoy on Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention...

‘Arrya Foundation’ Conducts 'Udarai Oba' Project at Boyagane for VIR War Heroes

The ‘Arrya Foundation’ under its 'Udarai Oba' project joined hands with the Regimental Centre, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) to give support for the VIR initiated workshop on ‘Development of Mental, Moral and Health Values’ and for a donation programme....

Army Personnel on Standby to Assist Police

At the request of the Police, a contingent of about 200 Army personnel have been deployed to stand by and assist the Police following a tense situation that has erupted in the general area of Teldeniya Police Division this afternoon (5). Reports said that a clash between two groups.....