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56 Division Gives Medical Support & Nutrients to Pregnant Women

2020-09-03

Troops of 15 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment conducted a clinic and launched a donation program to distribute essential items for pregnant women in Vilayathikulam area on Friday (28). The clinic was held under the supervision of Dr Ms S. Sujani of the....


Commander Evaluates ‘Vidyalankara Pirivena’ Construction Work & Offers More Assistance

2020-09-03

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army on Sunday (30) went to Peliyagoda Vidyalankara Pirivena in order to explore possibilities of expediting the Army-undertaken....


Meeting at Mullaittivu Addresses Fishermen's Issues

2020-09-03

A special discussion that focused on issues confronting fishermen, inclusive of general security, illegal fishing practices, marine pollution around Mullaittivu coastal areas, etc was held at 593 Brigade conference hall on Wednesday (2).


11 Division Troops Bid Farewell to Retiring GOC

2020-09-03

The outgoing General Officer Commanding, 11 Division, Major General Jaliya Senarathne was honoured on Wednesday (02) at 11 Division Headquarters in Pallekele during a formal farewell ceremony.


62 Division’s New GOC Begins Duties

2020-09-03

Brigadier Samantha Silva assumed duties as the 8th General Officer Commanding in the 62 Infantry Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the headquarters in Galkulama on Monday (31). The newly-appointed GOC of the 62 Infantry Division was warmly welcomed by all....


Troops Assist Conduct Religious Ceremony in Trinco

2020-09-03

In response to a request made by Ven Gnanakiththi Thero, Chief Incumbent at Jayasumanarama Temple, Trincomalee, 22 Infantry Division troops provided their assistance to conduct a 'Kapruk Poojawa' and a 'Perahera' on Friday (28).


SFHQ-West Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander Security Forces - West

2020-09-02

The outgoing Commander Security Force Headquarters-West Major General Jayantha Senevirathne was honoured on Wednesday (02) at the SFHQ-West premises in Panagoda during a formal farewell ceremony.


New Colonel of the Regiment, SLLI Familiarizes with SLLI Battalions

2020-09-02

The recently-appointed Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General Jayanath Jayaweera made his official visit to the 1 Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry at Panagoda on Sunday (16). Colonel of the Regiment was accorded a Guard Turnout...


581 Brigade Troops Undertake its First Community Project after Re-deployment

2020-09-02

Troops of the 581 Brigade on the directions of Major General Priyanka Fernando, General Officer Commanding, 58 Division carried out a cleaning campaign on Saturday (29) between Kotagala and Nuwara Eliya road....


DSCSC Foreign Student Officers En Route Visit Mullaittivu & Kilinochchi

2020-09-02

Eighteen foreign military student Officers from Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia and Sudan currently following the Staff Course No. 14 at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in....