Undergraduates in Peradeniya University Educated on Leadership

One day out-bound leadership training programme for the undergraduates in Post Graduate Diploma course at the University of Peradeniya was launched by Security Force Headquarters – Central on Friday (6) at Dunumadalawa Forest Reserve, Kandy to their request.

Another Training Day Programme Held at SFHQ-MLT

Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) with a view to enhancing the general knowledge of Army personnel arranged a Wednesday training programme on (07). Those serving in Divisions, Forward Maintenance Areas (FMA), Brigades and Units of the SFHQ-MLT took part in the programme.

More Awareness Programmes on Drug Prevention Conducted

The Army’s Directorate of Psychological Operations organized one more awareness programme on ‘Drugs’ with the support of the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) got underway at its office during December 6-8 its office, Park Road in Colombo 5.

65 Div Opens Its Own IT Centre & Facility Complex

The state-of-the-art ‘Nena Saviya Information Technology Center’, expected to improve IT knowledge of all Army personnel serving the 65 Division Headquarters in Thunukkai, Mallawi area, was inaugurated on Monday (5) during a simple ceremony.

Army Boxers Emerge National Champions & Baseball Players Trounce Civil Sports Clubs

Sri Lanka Army boxers showed their colours in the just-concluded National Boxing Championship - 2016 and carried away the Championship trophy after a stiff encounter in the final round, held at Royal College MAS Arena in Reid Avenue, Colombo 7.

9 VIR Troops Rush to Repair Barathipuram Culvert

Troops on standby to assist flood-affected civilians in Kilinochchi area offered their support for renovation of a culvert that was washed away by floods, situated in close proximity to the Advanced Infantry Platoon Training school in Barathipuram, Kilinochchi.

Troops Set for Retirement Learn ‘Organic Farming’

One more group of 29 Army personnel, ready for retirement but are receiving vocational training in ‘Organic Farming’ to qualify for the National Apprentice Vocational Qualification (NAVQ) certificate at the Non Commissioned Officers Training School (NCOTS) in Saliyawewa, Kalaoya were awarded certificates on Friday (2) during a simple ceremony at the NCOTS.

Commander SF-E Calls at Buddangala Monastery

Commander, Security Forces-East (SF-E), Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi called at Buddhangala Aranya Senasanaya (Monastery), Ampara on Wednesday (7) and met Ven Buddhangala Ananda Thero, a resident monk.

Medical Staff at Army Hospital Learn More on Cardiac Issues

Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management of the Colombo Army Hospital during another workshop on Friday (2) educated the hospital nurses and paramedics on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

12 Division Troops Support Blood Donation Programme

Sri Lanka Army troops of the 12 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), together with the support of the ‘Tzu Chi’ Foundation for Buddhist Relief and civilians launched a blood donation campaign 11th time at Siribopura, Hambantota on Saturday (4).