121 & 122 Brigades Organize Elaborate Children's Day Projects

Troops of 121 Brigade and 122 Brigade of the 12 Division of the Security Force HQ - Central conducted several International Children's Day (01 October) programmes in respective areas on the instructions of Major General Hemantha Bandara General Officer Commanding of 12 Infantry Division.

HAHN Project Takes Care of Veterans at Bolagala on 'Elders' Day'

To coincide with the International Elders' Day, the ‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ (HAHN) project at the Colombo Army Hospital held several programmes for retired War Heroes residing at the 'Veterans' Home' in Bolagala, Katana on Thursday (1).

Troops Organize Ampara Children's Day Programmes

Under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 24 Division Major General Thilan Weerakoon, a special programme was organized by 24 Division troops on Thursday (01) to mark the World Children’s Day in collaboration with the Urban Council in Ampara and Seylan Bank. Organized to provide incentives to deserving children in Ampara District, it got underway at the Urban Council Park in Ampara attracting hundreds of children.

Retiring Major Generals of Gajaba Regiment Honoured at Regimental HQ

The Gajaba Regiment (GR) during a special ceremony on Wednesday (30) bade farewell to three of its most senior and dedicated Officers, Major General Rasika Fernando, Major General Jaliya Senarathne and....

51 Division New GOC in Jaffna Assumes Office

Amidst religious observances and military formalities, the newly-appointed 28th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 51 Division Headquarters in Jaffna, Brigadier Sumith Premalal assumed office this morning (1).

Troops in Mannar Apprehend More Cannabis

A group of 3 Commando Regiment in combination with Intelligence & Security troops of the 54 Division upon receipt of intelligence conducted clearing operations in the general area of Silawathura and recovered 100 kg of Kerala Ganja (Cannabis), stacked in packs while the stock had been kept hidden inside the jungles. Approximate value of the apprehended Kerala Ganja (Cannabis) is Rs 20 m.

Commander Interacts with ‘Abhimansala - 1’ War Heroes during Anniversary Visit

Unforgetful of gallantry and sacrifices they made in the battlefield and giving prioritized attention, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, just a few minutes after the day’s...

GOC in 64 Division Makes Formal Visits

The new General Officer Commanding, 64 Division Brigadier Ajith Pallawala recently made his formal first visit to the 642 Brigade HQ upon assumption of office.

Pirith Chanting at AHQ Begins

Pirith chanting ceremony in connection with forthcoming 71st Army anniversary and the Army day takes place this evening (1) at the Army headquarters gathering of more than 1000 representative all ranks. The overnight chanting follows ‘Heel Dana’ and ‘Sangika Dana’ to 71 monks on the following day (2).

Senior Army Officers on Commander's Instructions Visit Differently Able War Heroes at Wellness Centres

A group of Senior Officers, including Major General Jagath Gunawardene, Chief of Staff, coincident with the Army Commander's visit to the 'Abhimansala-1' at Anuradhapura,