Military Highlights

Clear

Army-Established Laboratory Near Negombo Hospital Premises Popular

2017-07-06

The Army-established medical laboratory near the Negombo Hospital premises for free screening of blood samples for Dengue have so far tested blood of more than 1500 civilians who volunteered, Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) said on Thursday (6).


‘Dengue’ Eradication Teams Busy in Colombo Areas

2017-07-06

60 teams, comprised of Army, Police and health officials, now busy carrying out the Colombo-centred Dengue eradication campaign, spearheaded by the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) entered its fourth day on Wednesday (5) covering Grandpass area in Colombo.


SFHQ-KLN Troops Assist Cleaning & Restoration of Irrigation Canals

2017-07-06

Troops of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi, together with farming community in Thunukkai area recently initiated a project to clean water canals loading to Thenniyankulam tank, running through paddy-fields in the area.


Foreign Academics & Conflict-Study Practitioners Visit SF-J

2017-07-06

A delegation of foreign academics and Conflict-Study practitioners who are now in Sri Lanka visited the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) as a part of their field visits on Monday (3).


Kilinochchi Troops Launched Community Project, Supported by Lions Club

2017-07-04

In response to a request made by Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana Commander, Security Forces- Kilinochchi (SF-KLN), Lions Club of Peliyagoda donated a stock of stationeries, spectacles and wheelchairs to the needy people in Kilinochchi on Sunday (02).


One More Meditation Session Heals Minds of Service Personnel

2017-07-04

A programme that has been devised by the Directorate of Psychological Operations at the Army Headquarters to elevate the spiritual standards as well as mental peace among hardworking service officers and other ranks, had one more meditation session at Kanduboda, Siyane International Vipassana Bhavana Centre on Friday (30).


MIR 'Ranaviru Udanaya - 2017' Fund-Raiser Attracts Crowds

2017-07-04

‘Ranaviru Udanaya - 2017’, the annual musical entertainment and the carnival, organized by the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) was held during 23 - 24 June at Gam Udawa grounds, Dambulla.


SLNG ‘Colours Night’ Held on Grand Scale

2017-07-03

A glittering Colours Night to recognize sports skills of Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) Army personnel was held at the North Western Provincial Council auditorium at Kurunegala during 29-30 June.


Army Personnel Educated on Nursery Management

2017-07-03

A three month long training programme on nursery management and agriculture course was conducted for selected Army personnel during simple ceremony on Friday (30). The three-month long course continued.......


CAVT Launches 5th Phase for Distribution of Eye Spectacles

2017-07-03

The 5th phase of the distribution of free spectacles for poor civilians, organized by the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa got underway on Tuesday (27) at Mahamaya Women’s Community Hall....