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New MIC Colonel Commandant Begins Duties

2016-11-20

Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, the newly-appointed Colonel Commandant of the Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) assumed duties during a simple ceremony at MIC Regimental Centre, Karandeniya on Wednesday (16).


Soldiers Help Alms-Giving at Temple

2016-11-20

122 Brigade troops gave their assistance for conduct of an alms-giving ceremony at Nikawewa Raja Maha Viharaya, Hambegamuwa in Thanamalwila Divisional Secretariat area.


Troops Join Blessing Ceremony

2016-11-20

1 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps (SLRC) troops serving the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) assisted the conduct of the ‘Deshabhi Wandana’ (religious programme), launched recently at.....


Previous SLAVF Commandant Honoured in Formal Farewell Ceremony

2016-11-18

A Guard Turnout and a parade, held at the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Headquarters on Thursday (16) at Salawa, Kosgama bade farewell to the former SLAVF Commandant......


Awareness Programme at Army Hospital

2016-11-18

One more awareness programme on 'Personal Development' was conducted by the Directorate of Psychological Operations at the Colombo Army Hospital auditorium on Friday (11). A total of 205 personnel of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police and Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps participated in the awareness programme.


New Facility Complex at DSCSC Opened

2016-11-18

The newly-built 'Facility Centre' of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Sapuagaskanda was declared open by State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene on Thursday (17).


Maduruoya Training School Students on Tour to Mullaittivu

2016-11-18

Student Officers of the ongoing Anti-Terrorist Jungle Training Course No:17 at Maduruoya Training School visited the Security Force Headquarters-Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) during November 11-12 as part of their familiarization tour.


62 Division Troops Listen to Dhamma

2016-11-18

Troops of the 62 Division Headquarters under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) on account of the Ill Poya day (Nov 14) sat together and listened to a Dhamma sermon and attended a Bodhi Pooja at their Headquarters premises.


SF-E Commander Lays Foundation Stone at Mailankarachchi Sri Mahindaramaya, New Building

2016-11-18

At the invitation of the chief incumbent of the Mailankarachchi Sri Mahindaramaya temple, Valachchenai, the Commander, Security Forces-East (SF-E) Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi, laid the foundation stone for a two-storied Vishrama Shala (Rest Room).......


233 Brigade Troops Assist ‘Katina Pinkama’

2016-11-18

Troops serving the 233 Brigade and its under command Battalions of the 23 Division, Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) assisted the conduct of the annual ‘Katina Cheevara’ ceremony at Mailankarachchi temple in Valachchenai.