Military Highlights
MIR Regimental Centre Welcomes Promoted Senior Officer

The customary felicitation for Senior Officers who are elevated to be two star Generals had one more instance at the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) Regimental Center of Dambuluhalmilawewa on 28 October 2022 when Major General Janaka Priyadharshana....
SFHQ-East Turns 19 Years Old

The Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) giving pride of place to religious ceremonies commemorated its 19th anniversary during 27-30 October 2022 as per directions of Major General Priyantha Jayawardena, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters-East.
621 Brigade Troops Support Educational Needs of Sampathnuwara Children

621 Brigade troops considering the need to elevate educational standards of Grade 5 students, resident in the general area of Sampathnuwara took steps to distribute...
Directorate of EME Initiates ‘Artificer’ Course in Sri Lanka

The ‘Artificer’, the qualification that gives recognition to the military personnel who are experts in different trades as per the practices, implemented largely in Commonwealth countries was introduced to...
Troops with Policemen Nab Treasure Hunters

222 Brigade troops, together with Policemen at Kantale arrested 3 suspects with two crowbars and one water pump, engaged in treasure hunting in a remote area of Kantale on Monday (31).
Two SLA Senior Officers upon Promotions Greeted

Two newly - promoted Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) were felicitated in conformity with military traditions upon their arrival at the SLA Regimental Centre at Panagoda after their promotions as...
Army Powelifters Win Overall Championship in National Powerlifting Competition

The Sri Lanka Army Powerlifters in the National Powerlifting Competition-2022, held at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo on Saturday (29) won the overall Championship clinching...
South African Ambassador Calls at SFHQ-J

High Commissioner of South Africa to Sri Lanka His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk paid a courtesy visit to the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Monday (31) during a visit to the peninsula...
Tug of War Championships in DSG Won by Army

The Tug of War Championship event in the 12th Defence Service Games (DSG) took place at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake during 26 - 28 October. The Tug of War Championship event in the 12th Defence...
At Monk’s Request, Troops Plant more Jasmine Saplings

The second phase of Jasmine sapling planting at Dathukanda Sri Jinendrarama Raja Maha Viharaya compound in Kalalpitiya was launched by Army personnel of 6 Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) of the 141 Brigade on Monday...