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Assistant Defence Advisor of the High Commission of India calls on the Commander of SF – East

2024-08-04

Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, Assistant Defence Advisor of the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of Security Forces – East (SF – East) on 01 August 2024.


Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Sinhala Language Course Held in Kokkadicholai

2024-08-04

Under the concept and guidance of the Commander of the Security Forces (East), the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Sinhala Language Course organized by the Security Force Headquarters (East) was held on 03 August 2024 at the Kokkadicholai Cultural Center. The program began on 06 January 2024 with the aim of developing the abilities of Tamil students by improving their Sinhala language skills. 115 students from Ramakrishna Vidyalaya and Mudalikuda Maha Vidyalaya , Batticaloa, participated in the course.


Donation Programme Conducted by 221 Infantry Brigade

2024-08-04

Troops of the 221 Infantry Brigade conducted a donation programme at the Pulmude Kanijavelly Sinhala School under the guidance of Brigadier P. Rathnayake RSP USP psc, Commander of the 221 Infantry Brigade.


Director General of Infantry Visits the Battalion Training School, SFHQ - East

2024-08-04

Major General S.W.B Welagedara RSP VSV USP ndc, the Director General of Infantry and Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch, visited the Battalion Training School at Security Force Headquarters - East on 29 July 2024.


Auspicious Paddy Harvesting Ceremony in Ridiyagama

2024-08-02

The auspicious harvesting of paddy, sown in a 30-acre field in Ridiyagama, was held on 30 July 2024. Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Director General Financial Management and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.


Colonel Commandant CES Visits CES Units and Trade School

2024-08-02

Major General I.A.N.B Perera RWP USP ndu psc, the Military Secretary and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES), visited the Engineer Services Trade School (ESTS), 9 (V) Engineer Services Regiment (ESR), and 2 ESR on 27 and 28 July 2024.


4 MIR Builds New House for a Needy Family

2024-08-02

A new house was erected by the troops of 4 Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) to the family of late Corporal H.P.N Udaya Kumara. The new house was vested in the beneficiary on 29 July 2024 at Kaikawala, Matale during a brief ceremony.


SLEME Senior NCOs Complete Diploma in Industrial Management

2024-08-02

The Diploma in Industrial Management Course No. 02, introduced for Senior Non-Commission Officers (NCOs) of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME), concluded on 31 July 2024 at the Sri Lanka-Korea National Vocational Training Institute in Orugodawatta.


GOC of the 53 Infantry Division Visits 533 Infantry Brigade

2024-08-01

Major General M.T.I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 53 Infantry Division, visited the 533 Infantry Brigade on 24 July 2024.


2(V) Gemunu Watch Conducts Leadership Workshop for Students

2024-08-01

Under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the 2(V) Gemunu Watch, a Leadership Training Program was successfully conducted for students at Jinarathana Maha Vidyalaya in Galle on 24 July 2024.