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Meeting Discusses Possibilities of Destroying Recovered Old Mines

2021-02-24

Major General Hemantha Bandara, Commander, Security Forces -Wanni presided a coordinating conference on 'De-mining' at the SFHQ-Wanni on Tuesday (23).


New SF Commander for Kilinochchi Assumes Office

2021-02-23

Major General Harendra Ranasinghe, the newly-appointed Commander Security Forces Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) assumed his office as 16th Commander of the Security Forces Kilinochchi on 20 February 2021.As military formalities, a Guard Turnout...


SLA Regimental HQ Bids Farewell to Retiring Senior Officer

2021-02-23

The Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) a few days ago bade farewell to Major General Manoj Lamahewa upon his retirement from the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army after serving more than 34 years.


21 Division Coordinates Distribution of School Accessories to Needy Students

2021-02-23

21 Division HQ troops with sponsorship, provided by two donors coordinated a distribution of exercise books and school accessories among 70 needy students at V/Kudakachchakodiya and V/Mundimuruppu...


ITC’s New Commandant Assumes Office

2021-02-23

Brigadier Kalpa Sanjeewa assumed duties as the 40th Commandant of the Infantry Training Center (ITC) at Minneriya, amid religious blessings at the ITC office premises on Tuesday (23). The newly-appointed Commandant was warmly welcomed...


233 Brigade Troops Engage in ‘Shramadana’

2021-02-23

Troops of the 233 Brigade under command to the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - East carried out a Shramadana project in the Kadawathmaduwa Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple on Tuesday (23) on account of....


Wanni Commander Makes First Visits to 562 Brigade & its under Command Units

2021-02-23

The formal first visit of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Hemantha Bandara to 562 Brigade in Echchankulam and its under command Battalions took place on Monday (22).


68 Division New GOC Assumes Office

2021-02-23

The new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 68 Division, Brigadier Keerthi Bandara began his office as the 11th General Officer Commanding on Saturday (20) at the 68 Division HQ at Kombavil, Mullaittivu during a simple ceremony...


DG Rehabilitation Leads Educative Sessions with Officers

2021-02-23

The 2nd educative session on the process of rehabilitation was held at the Directorate of Rehabilitation for staff officers at the Ranaviru Sevana, 'Abhimansala 1, 2 & 3', 'Mihindu Seth Medura' and 'Ranaviru Resource Centre including those serving under Extra Regimental Employments basis during 15- 19 February.


14 Division's New GOC Assumes Office

2021-02-23

Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa assumed duties as the 10th General Officer Commanding of the 14 Division, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Colombo 2 on Monday (22). The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 14 Division...