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Private Donor Appreciating Army’s Good Work Gifts Camouflage Colour Face Masks

2020-06-15

Thoughtful and appreciative of the unmatched dedication and the services of the Army troops in the face of the COVID-19 threat, Hirdaramani Group of companies with the noble intention of providing the Army...


180 Officers & Other Ranks Donate Blood To Mannar & Anuradhapura Hospitals

2020-06-15

In response to a request made by the Teaching Hospital at Anuradhapura and the Mannar General Hospital over shortage of blood for infusion to the patients, 54 Division troops under the guidance...


Central Commander Takes a Close Look at Quarantine Facilities Ready for Iranians

2020-06-15

With the objective of looking into quarantine facilities that have been prepared for 85 Iranians who arrived yesterday (15) here to continue Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project construction....


SLNG Regimental HQ Extends Warm Reception to DCOS

2020-06-14

Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), Major General Rasika Fernado who recently took over office of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army was felicitated when he made his formal maiden visit to the SLNG Regimental Headquarters...


New FMA- East Commander Takes Over Office

2020-06-14

Brigadier Athula Ariyarathna of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) recently assumed duties as the 25th Commander of the Forward Maintenance Area-East (FMA- E) HQ of the Security Force Headquarters – East. The newly-appointed Senior Officer on arrival...


Army and Air Force Troops Douse Sudden Bush Fire in Bandarawela

2020-06-14

A sudden bush fire that erupted in Dowa Mahawanguwa area in Bandarawela was jointly brought under control on Saturday (13) by troops of the Security Force Headquarters -Central, 112 Brigade and Air Force Camp in Diyatalawa, together with fire-fighters...


IPSOTSL Commemorates its 16th Birthday

2020-06-14

The Army's Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in Kukulegaga, the only training centre that imparts knowledge on UN peacekeeping assignments, commemorated its 16th anniversary with several religious...


Quarantined Individuals Leave Diyagama & Giragama QCs Thanking Troops

2020-06-14

Untiring troops, dedicated for quarantining of expatriates and other Sri Lankans in more than 45 improvised Quarantine Centres across the country have been rendering their invaluable roles, despite life threatening...


Foundation Laid for One More New House for a Deserving Family in Jaffna

2020-06-13

Giving one more stimulus to the Security Force HQ- Jaffna's 'House Construction' project, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna on Friday (12) during a brief ceremony...


SLLI Troops Contribute to Dengue Prevention

2020-06-13

In parallel with the ongoing island-wide Dengue prevention campaign, troops of the 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry carried out a cleaning campaign on Thursday (11) in the general area of Vellankulam with the support of medical staff at Vellankulam Medical Center.