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Field Engineers at Work Repairing 4 More Irrigational Tanks

2021-07-30

To be in line with the Presidential directive under the “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” and the "Vaari Saubhgya" project, Field Engineer Brigade troops of the Sri Lanka Engineers are engaged in the renovation of 4 tanks in Mahaweli-L zone in Welioya under the 200 tank renovation project, entrusted...


Troops Erect Temple Buildings in 542 Brigade Area

2021-07-30

542 Brigade troops at the request of the Incumbent at Wilpattu Wijayatilake Temple, Venerable Maha Vilachchiye Wimala Thero are currently assisting the construction of the temple’s shrine, residential quarters, preaching hall, temple bell tower, alms hall and other constructions.


3,565 Persons in 66 Hotels & Tri service-managed QCs still in Quarantine-NOCPCO

2021-07-30

As of this morning (1), a total of 2,177 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them, 27 were Sri Lankan expatriates. The rest 2,150 were locally-identified positive cases, including the majority 441 from Gampaha District....


52 Division Troops to Help Construction at Navatkuli Temple

2021-07-30

Troops of the 52 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on request of the incumbent at Navatkuli Samurdhi Sumana Temple would offer their technical expertise and engineering skills to build the monastery building in the temple premises.


New 54 Division’s GOC Begins Duties

2021-07-30

Major General Darshana Wijesekara assumed duties as the 11th General Officer Commanding of the 54 Division on Wednesday (28) at the Divisional Headquarters in Mannar. At the outset, the incoming GOC reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by 7 VIR troops on his arrival at the Headquarters premises and took the salute in the pursuant...


531 More Persons Leave QCs - NOCPCO

2021-07-30

As of this morning (31), a total of 2,460 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them, five were Sri Lankan expatriates. The rest 2,455 were locally-identified positive cases, including the majority 535 from Gampaha District, 441 from Kalutara District, 222 from Colombo...


Army Troops in 231 Brigade Coordinate Distribution of Relief Packs, Sponsored by Charity Foundation

2021-07-29

Troops of 11 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) under the guidance of the Commander 231 Brigade, Brigadier Vijitha Hettiarchchi gave their maximum support to distribute dry ration packs among 1246 needy...


Weligama Beach Cleaned Up

2021-07-29

3 (Volunteer) Gemunu Watch (GW) troops of the 613 Brigade under the 61 Division of the Security Force HQ-West on Thursday (29) launched a beach cleaning project along the popular Weligama beach front in Weligama, Matara. The programme was conducted under the supervision of Major General Dammi Hewage, General Officer Commanding....


Meal Packets Distributed among Affected Families

2021-07-29

More than 1000 lunch packets were distributed among 285 COVID-19 affected families in Point Pedro GN Division on Wednesday (28) in order to provide relief since their areas remained isolated due to COVID - 19 infection.


Mullaittivu Commander Visits 681 Brigade HQ

2021-07-29

Major General Sisira Pilapitiya after assumption of duties as the new Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu, made his first field visit to the 681 Brigade Headquarters under the 68 Division HQ on Wednesday (22). The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by Brigadier Nalin Hettiarachchi...