Retiring Major General Shantha Rajakaruna Accorded Military Salute at His Regimental HQ

The farewell ceremony for Major General Shantha Rajakaruna, Commandant, Ranaviru Apparels Yakkala, was held at the. Gemunu Watch Regimental HQ in Kuruwita on the occasion of his retirement...

Suspect with Stock of Smuggled Seashells Apprehended

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of the 543 Brigade in the 54 Division in Mannar apprehended one suspect, together with 20 kgs of seashells during a search, conducted at the roadblock in the general area in Mannar on Wednesday (4). The suspect was transporting seashells from Vedithalathivu...

Kankesanthurai Buddhist Temple Holds Katina Pooja after 67 Years

The traditional Katina Pooja (rainy retreat) in the historic Tissa Raja Maha Vihara in Kankesanthurai, preceded by a series of religious observances. The climax of the whole religious festival took place on Tuesday (3) with the participation of Maha Sangha and a gathering of military personnel with Commander, Security Forces-Jaffna Major General Senarath Bandara. Lieutenant Colonel R Panditharathne, Commanding Officer, 5 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps.

Quarantined People Appreciate Army Role When Leaving

A video clip taken when a group of 92 persons who completed quarantining at the Army-managed Quarantine Centre (QC) at Koggala were leaving their QC after the two-week long process was seen how appreciative they were of the dedicated role of Army personnel serving the QC.

14 Division's New GOC Assumes Office

Major General Ranjan Lamahewage assumed duties as the 9th General Officer Commanding of the 14 Division, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Colombo 2 on Thursday (5). The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 14 Division was warmly welcomed by....

Commander Security Forces - Central Makes Field Visits to 121 Brigade & Its Under Command Battalions

Major General Kumara Jayapathirana, the newly-appointed Commander Security Forces, Central formally visited the 121 Brigade and its under command formations respectively on Wednesday (4) after his recent assumption of office.

More Positive Cases Reported-NOCPCO

As of this morning (5), a total of 443 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. All of them were from locally-identified affectees, states the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

64 Division and its Under Command Brigade Troops Disinfect Against COVID-19

Mullattivu-based 64 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) on the directions of Major General Jagath Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces - MLT and Major General....

New Commandant at Yakkala RVAPL Begins Office

The newly-appointed Commandant, Ranaviru Apparels, Brigadier Azad Izadeen assumed duties as the 6th Commandant, Ranaviru Apparels on Thursday (29th October) at the Ranaviru Apparels (RVAPL) factory in Yakkala. He was honored by RVAPL Troops on....

A Well-Coordinated Preventive Machinery against Second COVID-19 Attack in Place- Head, NOCPCO

‘Kata Wahamuda-Rata Wahamuda’ (Shall we shut the Mouth or the Country?) theme of the ITN TV channel’s intellectual forum of ideals, ‘Doramadalawa’ feature on Monday (2) evening deliberated on a wide....