143 Brigade Troops Extinguish Sudden Bush-Fire

A bush-fire that erupted in the general area of Saliyawewa in Puttalam Divisional Secretariat on Thursday (27) was brought under control by troops of the 143 Brigade of the 14 Division under the Security Force HQ-West.

MLT Commander Makes Familiarization Visits

The recently-appointed Commander Security Forces-Mullaittivu, Major General Jagath Rathnayake on visited 591 Brigade on Wednesday (26) as a formality after his assumption of office.

Bush Fire Near Minneriya Sanctuary Extinguished

A platoon of troops of the 53 Division (RSF) in response to a request made by the Wildlife Conservation Department recently doused a bushfire that broke out around the western entrance to the Minneriya National Sanctuary in the general area of Mahasengama.

New ‘Combat Cycle Course’ Attendees Hold Demonstration

A newly- introduced ‘Combat Cycle Course’ got underway at 622 Infantry Brigade HQ at Helambawewa during 11-25 August on an initiative taken by Brigadier Sarada Samarakoon, General Officer Commanding of 62 Infantry Division.

Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne Takes up Additional Office in Ministry of Internal Security

Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne in addition to his office of the Secretary Defence, this morning (26) assumed duties as Secretary to the Ministry of Internal Security...

Retiring RSM at AHQ Honoured by all Regimental Sergeants Major Recognizing His Service

The Sri Lanka Army, in another turning point deviated from the usual stereotype of formalities on Monday (25) and presented military honours to an Army Headquarters-based retiring Regimental Sergeant...

51 Division HQ Celebrates its ‘Silver Jubilee’ with Religious & Military Formalities

51 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-JFN) marked its 25th anniversary on Monday (24), giving priority to religious activities, with the participation...

New Colonel of the Regiment Visits 14 (Vol) Gemunu Watch Camp

The recently-appointed Colonel of the Regiment, the Gemunu Watch (GW) Major General Chula Abenayake who is also the Adjutant General made a formal visit to the 14 (Vol) Battalion of the Gemunu Watch on Wednesday (26) and addressed the troops in the Battalion Headquarters at Galle.

1 SLAGSC Troops Erect New Public Bus Shelter

1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) squadron troops at Ella-Kantale for the benefit of passengers erected a new bus shelter near the Suriyapura junction in Kantale and vested it in civilians during a brief ceremony on Tuesday (18).

SFHQ-Wanni Opens its WOs' Recreation Room & New Kitchen

Commander, Security Force - Wanni, Major General Dammika Jayasinghe on Wednesday (26) opened the new Kitchen unit and the recreation room for Warrant Officers and Sergeant Majors at the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni.