Troops Clean Hardy Institute Compound in Ampara

Troops of the 16 Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) serving under the 241 Brigade of the 24 Division conducted a Sharamadana campaign at Hardy Advanced Technological Institute in Ampara on Thursday (02).

FTX ‘Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ Begins with High Valued Target Taking Operations

The joint Tri-service Mega Field Training Exercise (FTX), ‘Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ which was inaugurated on Friday (3) entered its second day training session in the designated Moragahakanda area where one- eight man team of 3 Commando Regiment....

Remains of Late Brigadier Sudath Udayasena Laid to Rest amid Military Honours

The funeral of Brigadier S. D Udayasena RSP, Brigadier (Record and Planning) - Research, Analysis, Projection and Development Branch (RAPDB) of the Army who passed away Thursday (2) evening while receiving medical treatment for both COVID-19 and Dengue....

Disadvantaged Groups in Madu Areas Given Dry Ration Packs

The non-profit organization, ‘Sweshini’ in the UK sponsored the supply of 50 dry ration packets to disadvantaged families in Tachchanamarutamadu and Madu areas on Wednesday (1) in close coordination with the 653 Brigade HQ of the 65 Division under the Security Force HQ-Wanni.

SLMA-Gifted Pulse Oximeters Distributed Among the Most Deserving in Gampaha and Colombo

More than 50 Pulse Oximeters, gifted to the NOCPCO by the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), presided by Medical Specialist, Dr Padma Gunarathna for distribution among patients under care in the SLMA-NOCPCO-run Home-based Intergrated Patient....

Logistic Commander Inspects ICCs & QCs

Major General Indu Samarakoon, Commander - Army Logistic Command on Thursday (2) inspected the Intermediate Care Centres and Quarantine Centres, managed by the Regiments of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps and Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps. During these visits to Pitipana....

US Government Donates EOD Equipment to Support UN Missions

The US Embassy in Colombo, extending an impressive gesture of goodwill, donated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment to the Sri Lanka Army for the use of Combat Convoy Company (CCC) operations in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission....

Vaccination Programme in the Deep South Begins

The vaccination of the 1st dose of the vaccine for youngones between 20 - 30 years as directed by HE the President commenced in the Southern region on Thursday (2) covering general areas of Tangalle, Ambalanthota and Tissamaharamaya to begin with. As per guidelines given by....

Troops Convert Ayurveda Hospital Ward as One More ICC in Aparekka

Troops of the 613 Brigade of the 61 Division took steps to convert a ward in the Ayurvedic hospital in Aparekka to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the event of any surge in the number of infectees of COVID-19 in the region. The converted ICC began its operations on Tuesday (31).

First Batch of 287 Recruits at Mulankavil BTS Passes out to Go to New Places of Duties

The first batch of 287 new recruits trained at the Battalion Training School (BTS) of the 65 Division in the Course No-1 who completed the four-month long successful training at Mulankavil BTS under the close supervision and direction of the 65 Division and the....