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Mullaittivu Troops Join ‘Innoveta’ Exhibition - 2017

2017-06-12

The ‘Innoveta’ Educational exhibition of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) that mirrors exclusive innovative talents of the troops was open to the public during June 9-10 inside the SFHQ-MLT grounds on the instructions of the Commander, Security Forces....


RRC Turns 4 Years Old

2017-06-12

Ranaviru Resource Centre (RRC) at Hendala, dedicated to train physically-handicapped War Heroes and potential Army retirees for different vocations turned 4 years old on 24th May 2017. Giving prominence to religious programmes, the inmates on the directions of the RRC Commandant launched a week-long project in connection with its 4th anniversary.


Another Batch of Jaffna Medical Students Donates School Accessories to Bulathsinhala Students

2017-06-09

A 14-member group of medical students at Jaffna University gave away a large consignment of school accessories to flood-affected students in the south on Friday (9) as one more share....


24 Division Troops Offer Professional Skills for Construction of Aranthalawa Pilgrims’ Rest

2017-06-09

Troops of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) and 16 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) of the 24 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), following instructions of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva....


SF-KLN Troops Coordinate Distribution of Stationery to Students at Paramankirei GTM School

2017-06-06

Troops of the 15 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) under the 66 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) with the sponsorship received from the ‘Soft Logic Life Foundation’.....


New Central Commander Assumes Office

2017-06-06

Major General Kumudu Perera assumed duties as the 7th Commander of the Security Forces – Central (SF-C) on Sunday (4) during a brief ceremony, held at the Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-C). Major General Kumudu Perera amid ‘Seth Pirith’ chanting placed his signature in an official document...


Jaffna Troops Launch Several CIMIC Projects

2017-06-06

Troops of the 23 Gemunu Watch (23 GW) under the 552 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) voluntarily came forward to donate a stock of basic stationery items for 15 kids in the Dinesh Pre-School at Kachchaweli. Each kid received stationery items, worth of.....


‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ Programme Goes to SFHQ-MLT

2017-06-05

One more round of the ‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ took place at the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT), ‘Amba Sewana’ premises under the close supervision of Major General Dampath Fernando, Commander, Security Forces – MLT (SF-MLT) on 31 May.


Curtains Come Down on US Pacific Command’s MCIP Workshop

2017-06-02

The Planning Staff Workshop - 3 (PSW - 3) of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) on ‘Multinational Communication Interoperability Programme’ (MCIP), organized jointly by the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka Army and the USPACOM drew to a close this evening (2) at Hotel Hilton, Colombo.


Memories of Veteran Athlete’s Achievements Refreshed & Appreciated

2017-06-02

One of the Army’s yesteryear shining stars in the field of athletics, now a retiree, Deshabandu Lieutenant Colonel W Wimaladasa (Retd) at Andiyadeniya, Allawwa was delighted to accept the keys to his........