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7058 Persons Still in Quarantine-NOCPCO

2020-08-24

Twelve persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 as of this morning (26). Among them were 11 expatriates from India in quarantine at Palaly Air Force QC and one expatriate from India in quarantine at Dambulla Hotel Paradise QC. The total number of infected...


221 Brigade Carries out Beach Cleaning Project

2020-08-24

Environmentally-conscious 221 Brigade troops of the 22 Infantry Division under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) launched a coastal belt cleaning project on Thursday (20) in Manayaweli coastal area in Trincomalee which remained highly polluted....


522 Brigade in Kodikamam Marks its 25th Anniversary

2020-08-24

The 522 Brigade in Kodikamam marked its 25th anniversary with several community-oriented projects and military formalities.


Contingency Plans Ahead of Monsoon Rains Discussed in Kilinochchi

2020-08-24

To review contingency plans in the event of any flood catastrophes, mitigattion measures and relief roles during the forthcoming monsoon rains, a meeting with Disaster Management Centre...


FMA HQ-MLT Commemorates its 11th Anniversary

2020-08-24

To coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Forward Maintenance Area HQ in Mullaittivu (FMA-MLT), troops offered lunch, clothes and school accessories to the Ladani Children’s Home in Silawatta, Mullaittivu on 16 August.


Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Makes His First Visit to 55 Division HQ

2020-08-24

Major General Senerath Bandara who assumed duties as the Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna, paid his maiden field visit to the 55 Division Headquarters in Kadeikadu on Sunday (23).


Distinguished Invitees Attend HE the President's Policy Address for Inauguration of Parliamentary Sessions

2020-08-23

The ceremonial sittings of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka took place today (20). The Presidential policy address by HE the President followed in the afternoon in the presence...


Security Forces Commander Makes Offerings to Nagadeepa

2020-08-23

Major General Senarath Bandara who recently assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Security Forces – Jaffna on Saturday (22) paid homage to the Nagadeepa Temple and received blessings of the Chief Incumbent.


121 Brigade Troops Help Douse Bush-fire

2020-08-23

A platoon of troops in Buttala-based 121 Brigade under command to the 12 Division of the Security Force Headquarters- Central on being informed of a sudden bush-fire spreading across Mahagodayaya area, close to Buttala town rushed to the location and helped other volunteers to extinguish it on Tuesday (18).


Army Chief Among Executive Committee Members in NSC

2020-08-21

Hon Namal Rajapaksa (MP), the new Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs this evening (20) at the Sports Ministry in Torrington Square, Colombo 7 appointed new members to the National Sports Council (NSC), supposed to advise the Sports Minister on sports...