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Minister of Agriculture Takes a Look at Army Cultivations at Kandakadu

2022-08-08

Hon Minister of Agriculture, Mahinda Amaraweera on Saturday (6) during a visit to the East dropped in at the Kandakadu Army farm with the intention of receiving a firsthand experience about the Army-managed maize and green chilli cultivations inside the farm.


Memory of Lt General Denzil Kobbekaduwa & Accompanying War Heroes Refreshed

2022-08-07

30 years have passed since the legendary War Hero of contemporary times, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa laid his precious life on that fateful day ( 8 August 1992) at Araly point in the Jaffna...


23 VIR Troops Clean Surroundings at Kovil Premises

2022-08-07

Troops of the 23 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under command to the 642 Brigade of the 64 Division of the Security Force HQ - Mullaithivu conducted a special Sharamadana campaign in parallel with the annual Kovil Pooja ceremony at Verty Vinayagar Kovil...


India's Consul General in Hambantota Makes Formal Visit to 12 Division HQ

2022-08-06

Indian High Commission's Consul General in Hambantota, M.R Dipin, PR together with a delegation of the Consulate in Hambantota visited the 12 Division Headquarters on Thursday (4) to be warmly received by...


GR Regimental HQ Bids Farewell to Retiring Senior Officer

2022-08-06

The Gajaba Regiment (GR) Regimental HQ at Saliyapura recently hosted a colourful farewell parade for one of its proud sons, Major General Dhammi Hewage, the former Director General Infantry who were to retire shortly after an illustrious career...


Army-managed Niraviya Farm Takes to Broiler Chicken Industry

2022-08-06

Troops of the Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (CAL) in an attempt to add its weight to the nutrition industry and meat production for the organizational consumption on Wednesday (3) commenced its broiler chicken project with 6,000 chicks...


Best Wishes Heaped on Retiring Senior Officer of GR Family

2022-08-06

One of proud sons of the Keterians' family, retiring Major General Shane Gunawardhana, the former Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Headquarters on Monday (01) was felicitated and honoured in a customary farewell salute...


Army Taekwondo Playes Win Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals

2022-08-06

The 'Korean Ambassador Taekwondo Championship' tournament kicked off at Maharagama National Youth Council Indoor stadium during 2-4 August with the participation of leading sports clubs in the country.


Army Footballers in Thailand Shine Well

2022-08-06

Army footballers representing Sri Lanka in the 35th World Sepak Takraw Championship in Thailand during 24 July -01 August 2022 did well and beat players from Switzerland, Brazil, Pakistan and Iraq. 04 male players and 05 female players...


New DG Infantry Takes over Responsibilities

2022-08-05

Major General Chaminda Lamahewa of the Gemunu Watch assumed office as the 22nd Director General Infantry at Directorate of Infantry at the Army Headquarters on Thursday (04) during a brief ceremony. After brief religious observances...