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Repatriation of Sri Lankans Continues

2020-05-28

Sri Lankan Airlines Flight UL 1206 this morning (29) brought down one more batch of 275 Sri Lankan expatriates from Belarus to Colombo on a directive given by HE the President, according to the National Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).


‘Avoid COVID-19’ of Supreme TV Channel Interviews NOCPCO Head, Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

2020-05-27

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the national Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was interviewed by ‘Supreme’ TV’ channel Wednesday.....


Wanni Commander Continues His Familiarization Meetings

2020-05-27

Commander, Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Dammika Jayasinghe was one among the invitees to attend the finial placement ceremony atop the Image House at Isurumuniya Raja Maha Viharaya on Thursday (28) at Anuradhapura.


Retiring Former Wanni Commander's Service Appreciated

2020-05-27

Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva on Tuesday (26) extended best wishes and all the strength to Major General Rohitha Dharmasiri, former Commander, Security Forces - Wanni for his future undertakings on the....


Civil Staffers' New Accommodation Complex at SLAC Regimental HQ Opened

2020-05-27

Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Chief of Staff of the Army and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) as the Chief Guest declared open a newly-erected accommodation....


121 Brigade's New Commander Assumes Office

2020-05-27

Colonel Udaya Serasinghe of Gajaba Regiment assumed office as the 4th Commander of the 121 Brigade Headquarters in Kumbukkana, Moneragala on Tuesday (26) during a brief ceremony. Leaving his signature in a formal document, he symbolized....


Troops Confined to Camps Given Motivating Lessons

2020-05-27

Considering present epidemic situation in the country, the Directorate of Psychological Operations took steps to promote mental balance of Army troops who are confined to camps for a long time without regular leave due to COVID-19 epidemic.


Commander During Weekend Visits Sinhapura & Welioya to Receive Updates

2020-05-26

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army during a visit to the 62 Division area in Gajasinghapura, took time off to explore possibilities of turning every inch....


212 Brigade Coordinates Construction of One More Home for a Helpless Father

2020-05-26

Security Force Headquarters - Wanni taking another step forward in their house-construction project for needy people laid the foundation stone for one more new house to Mr S.P Lionel Senevirathna....


PTF Looking into Health Safety Issues in SF Camps Inspects Eastern Camps

2020-05-26

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) for inquiring into the health safety of tri service military camps during 25-26 May visited the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), 23 and 24 Divisions and Brigades in the....