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Mock Operation in 'FTX Cormorant Strike -XI' Recaptures Dam under Siege

2021-09-07

Tuesday (07) morning saw one more phase of the mock operation in the ongoing Field Training Exercise (FTX) 'Cormorant Strike -XI' where training troops liberated the Moragahakanda Dam under the East Asian Liberation Fighters' (ELF's) siege...


SFHQ-West-Organized Vaccination Drive Continuing

2021-09-07

Troops of the Security Force HQ-West, together with medical staff of the Army Hospital in Panagoda carried out the vaccination programme on Monday (6) in Bodhirajaramaya, Panagoda. Major General Sujeewa Senerathyapa, Commander, Security Forces West...


213 More New Recruits Trained at Paranthan by 9 SLSR Troops Pass Out

2021-09-07

The first batch of 213 new recruits, trained at the 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment camp of the 57 Division in the Course No-1 who completed the four-month-long successful training at Paranthan under the close supervision and the direction of the 57 Division and the...


Brig Chandana Wickremasinghe, 52 Division’s New GOC Takes over Duties

2021-09-06

Brigadier Chandana Wickramasinghe assumed duties as the 26th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 52 Division on Friday (3) under the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna, amidst religious blessings and military formalities...


Land used by Army in Karachchi DS Returned to State Authorities

2021-09-06

The 57 Division HQ, now operational under the Security Force HQ –Mullaittivu recently handed over papers, related to vacation of a land patch of 36.8 perches, hitherto used by the Army in Paravipanchan village area in the Karachchi Divisional Secretariat are in Mullaittivu to Mr B Jeyaharan...


542 Brigade Troops with Donor's Sponsorship Take Relief Packs to Doorsteps

2021-09-06

Following sponsorship, extended by the UK-based Sweshini Organization, 542 Brigade troops of the 54 Division HQ recently donated dry ration packs to some 45 selected low income group families in Ihala Vijayagama, Kondachchi area as another welfare...


New Operational Wing for Patient Facilitation Set up at Matale

2021-09-06

In order to provide more steam to the ongoing COVID-19 prevention operations in the Matale District, Major General Nishantha Manage, General Officer Commanding 53 Division Reserve Strike Force in his capacity as Matale District Coordinating Officer set up a new Operation Room and an Ambulance service...


SFHQ-Central Medical Corps Troops Give Vaccines in Hambantota

2021-09-06

Troops of the 12 Division under command to the Security Force HQ-Central, together with medical experts of the Army Hospital in Diyatalawa carried out vaccination programmes in Suriyawewa, Katuwana and Weeraketiya areas in Hambantota district on Saturday (4).


11 SLSR Troops in 231 Brigade Begin to Erect a House for Another Needy Family

2021-09-06

11 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops under command to the 231 Brigade of the 23 Division of the Security Force HQ - East on Wednesday(1) laid the foundation stone to construct a new house for a needy family in Bakki Ella area in Batticaloa.


Central Troops Assist Policemen to Maintain Quarantine Curfew

2021-09-06

Sri Lanka Army's rider teams, together with Policemen launched a strict surveillance drive against those who flout the quarantine curfew restrictions in the general areas of Madawala and Wattegama areas in Kandy district in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic. The surveillance process continues after last Friday (3).