14 CBRN Regiment Troops Continuing Their Disinfection of 123 Railway Stations

After almost two-months of restrictions on movements were imposed to stop the spread of the destructive Corona virus (COVID 19) in the country, 14 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)...

New Acting DGAHS at AHQ Assumes Office

Brigadier Chrisantha Fernando assumed office as the acting Director General of the Army Health Services (DGAHS) at the Army Headquarters in a simple ceremony on Thursday (14) in his office. The newly- appointed Director General Health...

New 532 Brigade Commander Takes Office

Colonel U.K.D.D.P Udugama of Gajaba Regiment (GR) on Thursday (14) assumed office as the 11th Brigade Commander of the 532 Brigade during a simple ceremony at Velankulam Brigade Headquarters under the 53 Division.

KLN Troops Learn More About 'COVID-19' Epidemic

An awareness lecture on ‘Prevention from COVID-19 Pandemic’ got underway for the benefit of the troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi on Wednesday (13). Participants paying special concern on health guidelines and maintenance of the social distancing sat there to listen to it.

Commander Extols Retiring Major General's Service

Major General Manoj Mudannayake, Director General Infantry of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, one of the Army-groomed dedicated Senior Officers on the eve of his retirement from the Army, had a courtesy audience...

Appreciating 53 Div Troops' Role, Donor Gifts Head Covers & Face Masks

Showing appreciation and cooperation for challenging responsibilities that have been undertaken by 53 Division troops in the general areas of Dambulla, Habarana and Polonnaruwa areas, Mr Suraj Jayawickrama...

PTF Reviewing Health Security in Camps Flies to North

Members of the special Presidential Task Force (PTF) mandated to tackle health security risks at island-wide camps of the armed forces flew to main Security Force formations in Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu and Jaffna during 12-13 May.

New Director Medical Services Assumes Office

Brigadier (Dr) Nishantha Pathirana of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) assumed office as the 13th Director of the Directorate of Medical Services at the Army Headquarters during a brief ceremony this morning (13). He signified the acceptance of his new...

Unattended Land Turned into a Paddy Field at Panaluwa Army Camp

Giving one more boost to the Army Commander's initiative, ' Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak' re-forestation and cultivation project, troops on Tuesday (12) sowed seed paddy in one more 4-acre plot of land inside...

More Quarantined Persons Proceed Homeward

Upon completion of the quarantine process of more than 3 weeks, one more group of 408 individuals proceeded back home from the Army-managed Punani (94), Mullaittivu (129), the Air Force- managed Iranamadu (175) and the Navy-run Boossa (10) Quarantine...