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Troops Coordinate Donation of School Incentives to 94 Students

2021-01-21

As a result of the financial contribution made by a group of Australia-based Sri Lankan philanthropists, 94 students at Kadurupitiya Asokamala Vidyalaya in Anuradhapura District recently received school books, stationery and accessories, much required for continuation...


Retiring CSO Takes Leave of His 3 SLSC Amid Military Honours

2021-01-21

3 Sri Lanka Signal Corps Regiment HQ on Sunday (17) bade farewell to the retiring Chief Signal Officer, Major General Adeepa Thilakarathna on his arrival at the Regimental Headquarters in Palaly, Jaffna. Upon his escorted...


Retiring Colonel Commandant, CSE Felicitated

2021-01-21

Major General Kumara Peiris the 18th Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers and the Additional Director Army Headquarters Construction Project, made a formal visit to the Field Engineer Brigade Premises on 15 January 2021 prior to his retirement.


Major General Manjula Karunarathne, New GOC 64 Division Assumes Office

2021-01-21

Major General Manjula Karunarathna assumed duties as the 14th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 64 Division on Thursday (21) at the Divisional Headquarters in Oddusudan.


Brig Deepal Pussella, New 62 Division GOC Takes Office

2021-01-21

Brigadier Deepal Pussella assumed duties as the 9th General Officer Commanding in the 62 Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 62 Division Headquarters in Vavuniya on Monday (18). The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding...


New Wanni Commander Familiarizes Visiting Mannar Area HQs

2021-01-21

The new Commander Security Forces- Wanni, Major General Hemantha Bandara made his first official visit to Mannar-based 54 Division HQ and its subordinate headquarters on Monday (18).


Civil Staffer in 58 Division Granted Financial Support

2021-01-21

A Civil Staffer serving in the 58 Division HQ received a financial donation to resolve his difficulties from the incumbent General Officer Commanding 58 Division on Wednesday (20) at the 58 Division Headquarters in Puttalam.


62 Division Organizes Donation of Books & Accessories to Needy Students

2021-01-21

A large stock of books and accessories were donated to 50 students at T/Paranamedawachchiya Primary School on Saturday (16) following sponsorship received from a retired Armoured Corps officer, Colonel Gamini Balasooriya and his family who are currently residing in the US.


New SFHQ - Wanni Commander Pays Homage to Sacred Places

2021-01-21

The newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Hemantha Bandara after assuming his office visited religious places in Anuradapura on Monday (18) inclusive of Jaya Srimahabodiya and called on the Atamastanadipathi Most Venerable Pallegama Srinivasa Nayake Thera.


Engineer Troops on Commander's Direction Begin School Project as Advised by HE the President

2021-01-20

On a Presidential directive, Engineer troops and SFHQ-East troops in less than a day on the instructions of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army undertook the complete renovation...