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Unparalleled Sacrifices of War Heroes Brought to Memory in TV Talk-Show

2020-05-17

On the eve of completion of 11 years after eradication of LTTE terrorism, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation’s (SLRC) popular ‘Nugasevana’ talk-show this morning (18) had Chief of Defence Staff...


466 More Sri Lankans Repatriated from Kuwait

2020-05-17

Flights KU 1451 & KU 1453 of Kuwait Airlines last evening (19) and this morning (20) brought down two more batches of 466 Sri Lankan expatriate from Kuwait to Colombo on a directive given by HE the President, according to the National Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).


New Director General Infantry Assumes Office

2020-05-17

Major General Deshapriya Gunawardena of Gemunu Watch assumed office as Director General Directorate of Infantry at the Army Headquarters on Thursday (14) in a simple ceremony. The newly-appointed Director General symbolized the....


Blood Donation Drive at Home of Gajaba Receives Surprise Visitor

2020-05-17

Over 200 Gajaba Regiment (GR) Keteriyans in response to a request made by the National Blood Transfusion Service in the Anuradhapura General Hospital generously offered their blood on Friday (16) for the benefit of patients suffering from....


CES Troops Renovate OPD Section in Two Weeks

2020-05-17

By positively responding to a request made by Wethara Rural Hospital, troops of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) completely renovated the OPD section of the hospital with their skilled manpower and technical know-how within two weeks.


GW Presidential Colours Enshrined in New ‘Colours Chamber’

2020-05-17

The prestigious Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita on the eve of the forthcoming National War Heroes Day added dignity and recognition to GW Colours and Insignia awarded to the Gemunu Watch troops by enshrining them.....


Batticaloa Lions Club Wants Army Troops to Distribute Relief Packs

2020-05-17

70 dry ration packs sponsored by the Lions Club of Batticaloa were distributed among 70 families of Koonjankulam village through troops of the 233 Brigade on Saturday (16). Members of the Lions Club after contacting the Brigade Commander requested the Army to coordinate the distribution of those relief packs in a fair manner without letting them fall into wrong and unwanted hands.


New Director in Directorate of the Army Band Assumes Duties

2020-05-17

Brigadier R.B Benjamin recently assumed office as the new Director of the Directorate of the Army Band and Performing Arts during a simple ceremony at his office in Ratmalana.


Bangkok-based 69 More Sri Lankans Repatriated

2020-05-17

Flight Q2 6351 last evening (17) brought down one more batch of 69 Sri Lankan expatriates from Bangkok to Colombo on a directive given by HE the President. They all were referred to Quarantine Centres after medical examinations.


Ansell Global Engineering Provides Body Protection Kits

2020-05-16

Ansell Global Engineering Division of Ansell Lanka Pvt Ltd, appreciative of the role, being played by members of the Armed Forces after meeting Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of Natrional Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army....