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Wanni Commander Makes Field Visits to 21 Division HQ & Its Units

2020-11-23

The recently-appointed Commander Security Forces - Wanni Major General Priyantha Perera visited the 21 Division and its under command Brigades and Battalions on 19 November 2020 in Anuradhapura area.


12,095 PCR Tests Conducted on Sunday - NOCPCO

2020-11-23

As of this morning (23), a total of 400 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them, are 9 expatriates and all other 391 are from locally-identified affectees. Of those persons, 121 are from Colombo, 112 from Gampaha....


One More New Farm to Start Egg Production & Different Related Projects

2020-11-20

Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock in the Army expanding its role further established one more farm for layer egg production, turmeric cultivation and tomato sauce manufacturing at Balalla, Mahawa area...


Death Toll Goes up by Nine - NOCPCO

2020-11-20

As of this morning (22), a total of 491 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them, are three expatriates and a foreigner who arrived from Turkey. All other 487 are from locally-identified affectees. Of those persons...


3,894 Persons in 38 Tri Service-Managed QCs are Still in Quarantine - NOCPCO

2020-11-20

As of this morning (21), a total of 439 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them are three foreigners, including a seafarer and one Sri Lankan seafarer. All other 435 are from...


Special 21-day Long 'Pirith' Chanting Commences at Independence Square to Invoke Blessings to Eradicate COVID-19 from the Country

2020-11-20

A three-week long 'Pirith' Chanting to invoke blessings on the country and eradication of the epidemic, HE the President...


SFHQ-KLN Opens Its New Volleyball Court

2020-11-20

The new Outdoor Volleyball Court constructed at the Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi premises was declared open by the Commander Security Force Kilinochchi, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda on Thursday (19).


59 Division Troops Clean Several Hindu Temple Compounds

2020-11-20

59 Division troops of the Security Force HQ- Mullaittivu on the directions of Major General Jagath Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces Mullattivu carried out a few community-oriented projects during 13 - 14 November.


613 Brigade Troops Convert Hospital Wards to Serve as Emergency Intermediate Care Centres

2020-11-20

613 Brigade troops of the 61 Division HQ at the request of medical authorities in Weligama Base Hospital converted three wards of the hospital to be used as Intermediate Care Centers for treatment of COVID-19...


Major General Samantha Silva Saluted in His RHQ upon Promotion

2020-11-20

Major General Samantha Silva, General Officer Commanding, 62 Division who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General was honoured when he arrived at his Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Regimental HQ (SLAC) at Rock House, Colombo...