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Commander Contributes to Workshop on Logistic Command

2020-09-18

A workshop for Officers serving as 2nd in command in different service regiments of the Army Logistic Command which was addressed by the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva through video technology....


22 Division Contributes to Dengue Eradication

2020-09-18

In parallel with the ongoing island-wide Dengue prevention campaign, 22 Division HQ troops launched a Dengue Prevention Programme at St. Anthony’s Church premises in Trincomalee on Sunday (13).


Storm-affected Civilians Given Immediate Help in Kokeliya

2020-09-18

21 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops of the 563 Infantry Brigade of the 56 Infantry Division recently assisted the community living in Kokeliya area after gushing winds affected their houses and obstructed public places.


SFHQs Contribute Their Share to ‘Suwa Darani’ Sapling Planting Drive

2020-09-18

In parallel with the Army HQ-initiated planting of rare herbal saplings in island-wide Army camps to coincide with the ‘Herbal Medicine Day’ and under the ‘Suwa Dharani’ National Programme, troops on the directions of respective SFHQ Commanders....


Central Troops Extinguish Sudden Bush Fire

2020-09-18

Troops of the Security Forces Central (SF-C) rushed and assisted to extinguish a sudden bush fire that erupted in the general area of Galkanda in Diyathalawa and Diganathenna areas in the Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat are on Thursday (17).


62 Division GOC Marks Anniversary with Religious Segments

2020-09-18

The 62 Division HQ in Galkulama, Padavi-Sripura of the Security Force HQ- Wanni celebrated its 10th anniversary on 10 Sep 2020, attaching prominence to religious activities. To mark the event, the Division organized a ‘Bodhi Pooja’ ceremony....


53 GOC Receives Religious Blessings

2020-09-18

Brigadier Nishantha Manage, the newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 53 Division visited Jayashri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanweli Mahaseya and Mirisawetiya sacred places at Anuradhapura and received blessings on Tuesday (15).


'Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak' Joins 'Suwa Dharani' National Programme to Plant Herbal Medicine Plants along AHQ Road

2020-09-17

To coincide with the 'Herbal Medicine Day' in parallel with the 'Suwa Dharani' National Programme of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine Practices...


Army to Take over Printing of Driving License at Government's Request

2020-09-17

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army on Tuesday (15) presided a conference with the Chief Signal Officer, Director Information Technology...


FMA -East Commemorates Its 26th Anniversary

2020-09-17

The Forward Maintenance Area HQ - East at Minneriya on Monday (14) commemorated its 26th Anniversary in a combined ceremony of religious and military formalities.