30,000 Fingerlings Released to Two Tanks under Phase 1

The inaugural release of fish shoals to the tanks at Mathwalasinghekulam and Kanukkerny in remote Mullaittivu areas took place on Wednesday (31) during a brief ceremony, led by Colonel Prabath Arachchige, Commander 592 Brigade as the Chief Guest.

141 More Persons Confirmed Positive to COVID -19 in Past 24 Hours -NOCPCO

As of this morning (5), a total of 141 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 19 Sri Lankan expatriates and 122 of those positive cases...

Renovated ' Shrine' Re-opened in the 53 Division HQ

The re-opening of the fully renovated shrine (Budu Medura) at the 53 Division Headquarters premises in Habarana took place on Tuesday (30). Major General Nishantha Manage, General Officer Commanding 53 Division, amidst 'Seth Pirith' chanting of the Maha Sangha unveiled the statue and the shrine.

Troops Assist Completion & Opening of Mailankarachchi Temple's Relic Chamber

Army troops, together with devotees in the area assisted the construction and opening of the new relic chamber (Dhatu Mandiraya) at Mailankarachchi Sri Mahindaraama Temple in Welikanda area and its opening ceremony during 27-28 March.

121 Brigade Troops Swoop on 'Cannabis' Cultivation in Gonagan Area

As a result of drone reconnaissance, 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops of the 121 Brigade Saturday evening (03) raided a Cannabis (Ganja) cultivation in the...

Brig Upali Gunasekera Takes Office as 62 Division's GOC

Brigadier Upali Gunasekera assumed duties as the 10th General Officer Commanding (GOC) at the 62 Infantry Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities at 62 Division HQ on Thursday (01).

They Learn About Dangerous Drugs

An awareness workshop on ‘Alcohol and Drug Prevention’ was conducted on 26-30 March under the guidance of Major General Shiran Abeysekara, Director General, Directorate of Rehabilitation.

Army Volunteer Force Turns 140 Years of Age: Anniversary Marked

The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 01 April 2021 marked its milestone 140th birthday giving pride of place to religious observances, military formalities and collective civil-military projets on the guidelines...

ARTRAC Commander Speaks to ASL Course Officers

The Commander Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Major General Sena Waduge made his first official visit to the Army School of Logistics (ASL), Trincomalee on Monday (29) to be warmly welcomed by the Commandant, Brigadier Ranjan Jayasekara and the Staff at the Army School of Logistics.

Artillery Regimental Centre Bids Farewell to Major General Sumith Premalal

The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery bade farewell to Major General Sumith Premalal on Thursday (01) at Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda on the eve of his retirement...