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SFHQ-MLT Troops Distribute Dry Rations in Nayaru

2020-05-06

Measures were coordinated through the Security Force HQ-Mullaittivu to distribute 150 dry ration packs among the low-income families after a private donor offered a large consignment of dry rations for distribution. Mr Suresh, a reputed businessman...


127 Quarantined Individuals Back Home

2020-05-06

One more group of 127 individuals upon completion of the quarantine process of more than 3 weeks, proceeded back home from the Army-managed Punani and Kandakadu Quarantine Centres (QC) this morning (6) after necessary medical formalities and receipt of quarantine certificates.


30 PPE Overalls Received by 643 Brigade Commander Given to Mullaittivu Troops

2020-05-06

A stock of Personal Preventive Equipment (PPE) overalls received by Brigadier J.M.N. K Jayasundara, 643 Brigade Commander of the 64 Division from a private donor were donated to the SFHQ-MLT for distribution among the troops serving in Quarantine Centres in and around Mullaittivu.


593 Brigade's SLSR Troops Gift PPE Overalls to Fellow Troops

2020-05-06

5 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 59 Division and on the directions of the Commander 593 Brigade donated a stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) overalls to the Army Base Hospital in Mullaittivu on Tuesday (05).


Psy Ops Directorate Launches One More Project to Enhance Mental Relaxation of Troops at QCs

2020-05-06

Intending to promote psychological well-being and mental disposition of the troops, serving at Quarantine Centres (QCs), Directorate of Psychological Operations launched a few more motivational projects at Panagoda, Wattala, Katunayake and Kaduwela where those troops are stationed on Tuesday(5) as the second stage.


Private Donor & Dharmaraja OBA, Appreciative of 11 Div Troops' Role, Donate PPE & Face Masks

2020-05-06

A private company and the Old Boys Association (OBA) of Kandy Dharmaraja College, concerned about the health safety of heroic troops, now engaged in the control of COVID-19 pandemic under the 11 Division HQ areas of the Security Force HQ-Central donated a stock of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) overalls and safety masks for use of the troops serving in Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts.


206 More Returnees from London Taken to Quarantine Centres

2020-05-06

Flight UL 504 of Sri Lankan Airlines on Wednesday (6) brought down another batch of 206 Sri Lankan expatriates, including students, state officials and others from London, UK to Colombo on a directive given by HE the President.


'Thuru Mithuru - Nawa Ratak' Earns Private Sector Support for Purchase of Seeds

2020-05-05

Sri Lanka Army Commander-initiated 'Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak' re-forestation and cultivation project which saw its birth at Sri Jayawardenepura last December after re-cultivation of abandoned lands...


Presidential Task Force Undertakes One More Field Visit

2020-05-04

Members of the special Presidential Task Force, appointed by HE the President to look into needs for health security of tri service personnel in the wake of the COVID-19 threat on Friday (1) paid a visit to the 14 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment camp, stationed...


Army Harvest in Pooneryn Distributed Free among 100 Needy Families

2020-05-04

Troops of the 661 Brigade of the 66 Infantry Division under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding, 66 Division and the Commander 661 Infantry Brigade taking to agriculture in keeping with guidelines...