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Army Introduces Air Badminton to Mallavi Schools for the First Time

2022-12-09

The outdoor-based Air Badminton, identical to the sport badminton which Mullaittivu students would not have had the chance to experience was introduced to the student community in Thunukkai and Mallavi...


7 MIC Troops Continue Fight against Narcotics & Drug Peddlers

2022-12-09

7 Military Intelligence Corps (7 MIC) troops of the 222 Infantry Brigade under the 22 Division with Policemen are currently engaged in apprehending illicit drug peddlers with cannabis and narcotics from the...


ICRC Expertise Imparted to Army HR & IHL Instructors

2022-12-09

A one-day workshop, themed on “Revising the scope of teaching materials of International Humanitarian Law” organized by the Directorate of Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law (HR & IHL) on...


‘Ranaviru Apparels’ New Commandant Begins Office

2022-12-09

The recently-appointed Commandant at Ranaviru Apparels (RVAPL), Brigadier Namal Mahathuwakkara assumed duties on Monday (Dec 05) at the RVAPL) factory premises at Yakkala.


New Commandant at SLSME Begins Duties

2022-12-09

The newly-appointed Commandant at Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering (SLSME) in Embilipitiya, Colonel Krishan Manoharan assumed duties as the new Commandant of the Sri Lanka School of...


CIJW - 31 & CIJW - 32 Course Attendees at Maduru Oya ATS Receive Certificates

2022-12-09

The certificate-awarding ceremonies of the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare Course No - 31 (CIJW) for Officers and the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare...


Canal Clearance by 24 VIR Troops Enables Cultivation of 600 More Hectares

2022-12-06

24 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops of the 222 Infantry Brigade in response to a long-felt need of the farmers and villagers of Serunuwara, Kallar, Dehiwatta and...


143 Brigade with Sponsors Entertains Thabbowa Kids

2022-12-06

An initiative of the 143 Infantry Brigade HQ of the 14 Infantry Division of the Security Force Headquarters-West received the patronage of a philanthropist for donation of school accessories, gifts and essentials...


Troops Give Blood at Royal College Blood Campaign

2022-12-06

A group of 50 Army personnel including Officers and Other Ranks, serving the Security Forces Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West), its Divisions, Brigades and Units were among donors of blood during a...


New Central Commander Familiarizes with his Area Responsibilities

2022-12-06

The recently - appointed Commander, Security Forces - Central, Major General Mohan Rathnayake commenced visits to Army formations in his area of responsibility...