Military Highlights
New Corporals’ Club Opened

Troops of the 2(V) Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) of the Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-C) opened the newly-constructed Corporals’ Club in the 2(V) SLEME camp premises in Diyatalawa on Saturday (17).
Army Troops Distribute Fishing Nets

17 Gajaba Regiment troops in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Development of Aquatic Resources, Kilinochchi distributed fishing nets among low income 38 fishing families representing 7 fishing communities in Kilinochchi area at the Harmony Center, Kilinochchi on Friday (16).
Awareness Programmes at SFHQ-E on HIV & Anti-Social Acts

An awareness programme on HIV AIDS was held at the Security Force Headquarters – East (SFHQ-E) on Wednesday (14) on the directions of Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces - East.
11 Division Troops Clear Drain Blockade at Maligawa Primises

Responding to an appeal made by the Secretary General, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy-based 11 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-C) during December 15-16 carried out a Shramadana programme in the Maligawa premises in order to clean a blocked drain in the premises.
Army Footballers on Goodwill Tour to India

A football team of the Sri Lankan Army as part of the ongoing Army-to-Army Sports exchange programme is to play with their counterparts in the Indian Army during December 19 - 21 in Calcutta, India.
583 Brigade Troops Facilitate Conduct of Eye Clinic

583 Brigade troops of the 58 Division on Thursday (15) conducted a mobile eye clinic and a distribution of spectacles among the needy eye patients during an arrangement, held at Ussapitiya Anandaramaya temple.
Army Rugby Players Record Convincing Win Over Police

Army Rugby players in their tussle against Police counterpart convincingly claimed victory 27 to 24 in the Dialog Rugby Tournament, held at Police ground Thimbirigasyaya Saturday afternoon (17).
Major General Channa Goonetilleke, New COS Assumes Office

Major General H.C.P Goonetilleke, the newly appointed Chief of Staff (COS) of the Army assumed office on Friday (16).
‘Paabala Mela-2016’ Kicked Off in Hikkaduwa

Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment’s annual pet project, ‘Paabala Mela - 2016’ exhibition and carnival got off this evening (16) at Hikkaduwa public grounds.
65 Div & 591 Bde Commemorate Their Its Anniversaries

Troops of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi celebrated their 8th anniversary on Thursday (15) under the guidance of Major General W. A. S Weerawadena, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 65 Division.