Army Teams in PATS Return with Two Silvers

Two Army teams of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) and Commando Regiment (CR) who took part in the 2nd International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition - 2017 in Pakistan won two Silver medals during the competitions held between March 31 - April 8. Held at the National Counter Terrorism....

Army’s Manik Farm Begins Production of Hybrid Corn Seeds

Sri Lanka Army’s Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock, in close cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, has commenced the novel production of MI Hybrid I corn seeds in its Manik Farm at Vavuniya with the objective of reducing the government’s annual cost for importation of corn seeds.

Disabled War Heroes in Wellness Resorts Get New Crutches & Wheelchairs from President's Office

HE the President's office with a view to assisting disabled War Heroes under recuperation and rehabilitation at wellness resorts, such as 'Abimansala', 'Mihindu Seth Medura' and 'Ranaviru Sevana' ,donated a stock of 100 pairs of crutches and 10 wheelchairs on account of the full moon Poya Day during a symbolic ceremony at the MoD premises this evening (10).

68 Division Troops Facilitate Civilians to Receive Their NICs

Mr Indika Herath, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Registration of Persons, together with 8 department officials, 3 members of Pudukuduirippu Divisional Secretary's Office, 3 Justices of the Peace and 2 Police Officers on Monday (03) extended their support.....

Commander Assists Welfare Projects of Ex-Servicemen

With the objective of further promoting welfare benefits to retired tri-service personnel in the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), the Sri Lanka Army on the directions of the Commander of the Army, donated a financial grant of Rs 8 m to the SLESA’s welfare....

24 Division Troops Garland & Recall Memories of Prof Vipulananda Swamy

Ampara, Malwatta-based troops of the 24 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters – East (SFHQ-E) on Thursday (6), together with the Additional District Secretary for Ampara participated in inaugural ceremonies of several community projects...

Late Prelate’s Funeral with State Honours Held Amid a Huge Gathering

The funeral of Most Ven. Davuldena Sri Gnanissara Maha Nayake Thero, the Supreme prelate of Sri Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha took place this afternoon (6) at Independence Square with full state honours,....

Wanni-based 23 Farming Civilians Given Training on Agriculture

The three-month long Agriculture programme conducted for selected farming community by the Army Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W)...

Sappers Salute Their 8th Chief of Staff at Their Regimental Headquarters

Troops of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) during a formal ceremony presented military honours and warm greetings to the newly-appointed Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army,....

62 Division Shares Purified Water with Nearby Villagers

Commissioning of the new Water Purification Plant of the 62 Division Headquarters which could provide drinking water to more than 100 civil families as well, plus the opening of the attractive main entrance, refurbished welfare facility complex...