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Special Mass & Prayers Invoke Lord Jesus' Blessings on 72nd Army Anniversary

2021-10-01

One more segment of the Army's multi-religious ceremonies to mark the 72nd Army anniversary programmes, the special Christian mass, held at All Saints’ Church, Borella this afternoon (30) invoked divine blessings...


Special Islamic Prayers, ‘Qirath’ & ‘Dua’ Invoke Blessings on Army Anniversary

2021-10-01

A representative gathering of Muslim Officers and Other Rankers in the Army who assembled at Colpetty Jumma Mosque this morning (30) joined a special Islamic prayer session to bless the forthcoming...


Kilinochchi DMC with Army Support Prepares for Adverse Weather Conditions

2021-10-01

A coordinating conference with officials of the Disaster Management Centre and respective authorities in the Kilinochchi District was held on Monday (27) at the 571 Brigade HQ Conference Hall in order to be geared...


Children's Day Treat Given to Ambegoda Children's Home

2021-10-01

Troops of the Security Force HQ -Central coincident with the International Children's day gifted a meal, containing delicious Pizzas, a stock of vegetables, sanitary equipment and face masks to the 'Sirisangabo' children's home at Ambegoda...


5 Function ICU Bed Donated as Gesture of Gratitude

2021-10-01

The retired Senior Officer, Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) S.R Pathiraja (Rtd), together with his spouse, Mrs C Pathiraja donated a 5 function ICU bed, worth about Rs 5,50,000.00 to the COVID-19 ICU at Colombo Army Hospital as a gesture of gratitude for the medical care...


Army Medical Teams in Mullaittivu Jab 2nd Dose to Adults over 60 Years

2021-10-01

Troops of the 68 Division under command to the Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu, together with the Regional Health Officials at PuthukudduIrripu conducted the stage 2 of the mobile vaccination process for 60+ civilians who had got the 1st dose...


New Director Rehabilitation Familiarizes with 'Abhimansala' Residents

2021-10-01

Brigadier Thushan Senarathna, Director of Rehabilitation visited 'Abhimansala 3' wellness centre located in Pangolla-Kurunegala on 29 September to inquire about the wellbeing of the inmates during his first visit after taking over the new office.


Armoured Corps SNCOs Attend Workshop on 'Leadership'

2021-10-01

The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Training Centre recently conducted a 'Leadership Workshop' for Senior Non Commissioned Officers of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps under the guidance of the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps...


SRIMED Contingent Awarded Symbolic Medals Before Their Return Home

2021-10-01

The customary medal awarding for troops serving the 7th contingent of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) got underway on 23 Sep 2021 at South Sudan-based hospital premises...


During Visit, Wanni Commander Gives away Dry Rations to Families of Ex-Combatants

2021-10-01

Major General Hemantha Bandara, Commander, Security Forces-Wanni on the eve of his exit from the Wanni command undertook a formal visit to the 54 Division HQ in Mannar on Tuesday (28) where...