Military Highlights
5th Annual Civil Affairs Seminar Ends in Certificate Awarding Ceremony

The closing ceremony of the ten-day long 5th annual Advanced South Asia’s Regional Civil Affairs Seminar - 2017, organized jointly by the Army Directorate of Psychological Operations and the US Embassy of Sri Lanka.....
Rajanganaya South Students & Civilians Given Free Spectacles

The Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa in its 7th phase of free distribution of spectacles for needy civilians, held another mobile eye clinic at Andiyagala Rajamaha Viharaya, Rajanganaya on Wednesday (23).
New Mullaittivu SF Commander Takes Over After His Predecessor’s Farewell Ceremony

Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) on Tuesday (22) after a brief formal ceremony.
KLN Troops Fight Against Spreading Dengue

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) assisted the ongoing National Dengue Prevention Campaign, conducted in Kilinochchi areas on 17 August on the directions of Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Commander....
Army Blind Cricketers Win ‘Dilmah’ Trophy

Blind Cricket players of the Army carried away the ‘Dilmah’ Trophy in the National Blind cricket championship beating their rivals in Moneragala Shakthi cricket team by one wicket. Finals were held at the Wesley College ground throughout Saturday (19).
Friendly Soccer Match Win Goes to Civil Sports Club

‘Harmony Soccer’ match, meant to promote goodwill, understanding and reconciliation between civilians and members of the Security Forces got underway on Friday (11) on a proposal,.....
Finals in Swimming & Water Polo Get Underway in Panagoda Sports Complex

Inter Regiment Swimming and Water Polo Championship - 2017 finals of the Army and the prize-awarding ceremony were held on Thursday (17) .....
Distribution of Spectacles to Kilinochchi Civilians under First Phase Begins

In another community-oriented project, launched by the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), 40 more Kilinochchi civilians, suffering from sight impairments, ......
Pre-school Kids Enjoy During Visit to Palaly Airport & Naval Base

Responding positively to a request made by Rev M. Pushpamala, Sister In Charge, ‘Child Jesus’ Pre-school at Karaveddy, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) facilitated 48 pre-school kids to visit the Palaly airport .....
GOC 61 Division Assumes Office

Major General Shantha Dissanayake, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 61 Division assumed duties on Thursday (10) during a simple ceremony at its office in the 61 Division Headquarters, Vavuniya. The newly-appointed GOC on arrival at the premises.....