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Charity Project of Ex-Combatant Gifted with Computers in Jaffna

2021-12-15

The ex-combatant-run Institute of Computer World Visit Education in Vettalakerni, Jaffna through the good offices of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) received 5 desktop computers, computer tables and chairs as incentives for....


Warm Wishes Extended to Retiring Chief of Staff after Inviting Him to Army Chief’s Office

2021-12-07

The Army’s 58th Chief of Staff and Colonel of the Regiment, Gemunu Watch, Major General Priyantha Perera on the eve of his retirement from the Army after 35 years of dedicated and excellent service was formally invited on...


Major General Vikum Liyanage Appointed New Chief of Staff

2021-12-07

HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the recommendations of the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva has appointed Major General H.L.V.M Liyanage as the 59th Chief of Staff....


Outgoing Kilinochchi FMA Commander’s Service Commended

2021-11-29

Major General Nilam Herath, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area (FMA) - Kilinochchi on the verge of his retirement from the Army having served more than 30 years in an exemplary manner was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army...


East Troops Processed 91,000 kgs of Organic Fertilizer Delivered for Distribution

2021-11-27

“To be in consistent with the government’s policy of introducing organic fertilizer for cultivation and agricultural purposes, the Army has been at the forefront of producing such stocks in the past few months.


Private Company Gifts Best Quality Face Masks to Armed Forces

2021-11-23

Representatives of Esquel Sri Lanka Limited, an exporter of Cotton, Yarn, Fabric, Shirts, Accessories, etc, appreciative of preventive tasks, being performed by armed forces against COVID-19 epidemic arrived at the Army Headquarters...


Russian Army Engineers Here to Observe De-mining Roles

2021-11-21

A military delegation led by Lieutenant General Yuri Mikhailovich Stavitsky, Chief of Engineering Troops of the Armed Forces in the Russian Federation, intending to observe Sri Lanka Army’s humanitarian de-mining roles and share advanced...


SRI LANKA ARMY APPEALS THE PUBLIC TO DISTINGUISH FACTS FROM FICTION AT MULLIVAIKKAL INCIDENT

2021-11-21

The Sri Lanka Army and its Military Police on being informed of an alleged attack by soldiers on the freelance journalist, Mr Vishwalingam Vishwachandran of Mullaittivu...


'Remembrance Day' Commemorated with Poppy Flowers at Colombo Cenotaph

2021-11-14

The Rememberance Day alias World Poppy Day (November 11) commemorative ceremony that recollects memories of world-wide fallen War Heroes, inclusive of those perished in World Wars, organized by...


Fisherman Stuck in Swirling Waters in Kotmale Rescued

2021-11-14

A person fishing in adjacent waters around the Kotmale Oya who got stuck after being carried away by gushing waters, was rescued around 12.00 noon today (14) by 5 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops of the 581 Brigade with much difficulty as water levels were fast swelling.