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Crocodile Attack Prompts Precautionary Measures in Manik River

2024-07-11

A tragic crocodile attack occurred in the Manik River, resulting in the death of a devotee due to injuries on 06 July 2024. In response, an 83-foot long mesh net has been installed across the river to prevent further incidents.


Security Forces (West) Hosts an Informative Lecture

2024-07-11

Security Forces Headquarters (West) conducted a series of lectures on 10 July 2024 at the 4th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery Lecture Hall. Major V.N.M Jayasekara USP Lsc, the Commanding Officer of 1 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police...


Commander of SF - Central Receives Blessings from Mahanayake Theros

2024-07-11

The Commander of Security Forces - Central (SF - Central), Major General B.K.G.M.L Rodrigo RSP psc IG, in keeping with tradition, paid homage to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy, and...


Priority to Virusara Privilege Card Holders When Availing Health Services from Government Hospitals

2024-07-11

As a result of the efforts of State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and the direct intervention of the Minister of Health Hon. Ramesh Pathirana,...


Army Troops Deployed to Ensure Security at Railway Stations Amidst Ongoing Strike

2024-07-10

Due to the strike of the Railway Station Masters and Train Controllers, which began on 09 July 2024 based on several demands, the Ministry of Defence has requested the Commander of the Army...


SF-J Facilitates Jaffna Visit for Thalaseemia Patients

2024-07-10

Thirty-three patients from the Thalaseemia Unit of General Hospital, Anuradhapura, visited Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J) on 06 and 07 July 2024. They were warmly welcomed by Staff Officers of SF-J at the Railway Station of Kankesanthurai.


Insightful Lecture on Military History and War Literature Held at Maduruoya

2024-07-10

A lecture on ‘Military History and War Literature’ was conducted at the Army Training School, Maduruoya on 23 June 2024. The lecture was delivered by Lieutenant Colonel E.A.A Sujith Chaminda...


Felicitation Ceremony for Staff Sergeant Dilhani Lekamge at SLAWC

2024-07-10

Javelin thrower Staff Sergeant Dilhani Lekamge of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) has secured her spot for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games in 2024, based on the World Athletics rankings.


1 Corps Bids Farewell to its 4th Commander

2024-07-09

Major General S.B. Amunugama RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of 1 Corps, relinquished his duties upon his retirement on 05 July 2024 during a formal military ceremony held at the Headquarters 1 Corps.


Commander, SF – Wanni Visits 54 Infantry Division

2024-07-09

The Commander of the Security Force – Wanni (SF – Wanni), Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, made his first official visit to the 54 Infantry Division and its under command Brigades on 06 July 2024 after assuming office.