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35 Deserving Students in Kirinda Gifted with School Accessories

2021-12-19

Troops of the 23 Gajaba Regiment under command to the 122 Brigade of the 12 Division of the Security Forces - Central with sponsorship provided by a donor in the South, distributed school accessories among needy students learning....


57 Division Organizes Christmas Carols in Kilinochchi

2021-12-19

A Christmas Carols service at St. Theresa Pastoral Centre premises with 7 Sri Lanka Light Infantry band, Sri Lanka Army Choir, together with guest choirs paraded the heart of Kilinochchi town on Friday (17), following arrangements, made by....


22 & 23 Divisions Hold Conferences on Use of Organic Fertilizer

2021-12-19

With a view to promoting Green Agriculture concept, the General Officer Commanding, 22 Division, Major General Sanath Aluvihare, Brigade Commanders of 221 and 223 Brigades, Colonel General Staff, 22 Division, Colonel Administration and...


New Jaffna Commander During Brief Ceremony Takes over Office

2021-12-19

Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa assumed duties as the Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna on Friday (17) amid religious and military formalities. A Guard of Honour, presented by 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops at the Security Force Headquarters...


New Home, Built with Joint DVA & SLSR Funds Inaugurated at Punewa

2021-12-19

Financial grants jointly provided by the Directorate of Veterans Affairs (DVA) at the Army HQ and the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Regimental HQ enabled 15 SLSR troops to erect a new house for one of their disabled War Heroes....


Mullaittivu Troops Get Drinking Water Facility & School Aids to 330 Students

2021-12-19

Two Sri Lankan expatriates-based in the US, Mrs Priyantha Gamage and Mr Don Lakshman Jayamaha at the request of Lieutenant Colonel A.B.S Athukorala, Commanding Officer, 23 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops....


1 CES Troops-Renovated Abandoned Hospital Building to Treat COVID-19 Patients

2021-12-19

The 1 Corps of Engineer Service and the Security Forces - West renovated an abandoned building at De Zoysa Maternity Hospital in Borella at the request of the hospital authorities.


Military Salutes Presented on 68 Division's Anniversary Day

2021-12-19

Troops of the 68 Division HQ in Mullaittivu marked their 12th Anniversary by giving prominence to religious observances on Thursday (9). The special Bodhi Pooja, held inside the Division premises and a special Hindu Pooja at Wattappalei Hindu Temple....


8 SLSR Troops with Donor’s Support Help Students at Children’s Homes

2021-12-19

As a continuation of social welfare activities, initiated by the Commanding Officer, 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), Lieutenant Colonel D.C. S.K Atukorala, troops of the 8 SLSR with sponsorship provided by the Japanese School of Tokyo Web....


59 Division Educates Officers Thru CPX Course

2021-12-19

The 59 Division HQ conducted a second Command Post Exercise (CPX) Course for Officers of under command Brigades and Battalions during 13 -14 December 2021 at 591 and 592 Brigades, initiated by the General Officer Commanding, 59 Division....