166 Brought Down from Mumbai Taken for Quarantining

A group of 166 Sri Lankans including Army training course attendees, of their family members, students and three state officials were flown back to Sri Lanka this evening (25) from Mumbai, India by Flight UL-144 and were taken to the Army-managed Quarantine Centres (QCs) for quarantine process.

Private Hospitals' Possibilities for Conduct of PCR Tests for COVID-19 Discussed

Possibilities for enhancement of the capacity for conduct of PCR tests for COVID-19 in the country were taken up for extensive discussion and evaluation this morning (23) at the National Operation Centre...

Commando Regiment Troops Give Blood to Gampaha Hospital

To replenish blood stocks in blood banks, Commando Regiment (CR) troops at the CR Regimental HQ held a blood donation project on Wednesday (22) at the Regimental Headquarters in Ganemulla. 88 donors, including Officers gave away...

Returnees from Nepal Taken to Quarantine Centres

One more batch of Nepal-based Sri Lankan expatriates, including an Officer Cadet under training was flown back to Colombo from Kathmandu airport last evening (24) on a directive given by HE the President.

22 Division New GOC Begins Duties

Brigadier Channa Weerasuriya assumed office as the 25th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 22 Division of the Security Forces East on Wednesday (22). On his arrival at the premises, 22 Division troops accorded a drive-past Guard Turnout to the new GOC at the main entrance before he signed a formal document and formally accepted his new appointment amid religious observances.

64 Division Holds Commemoration for Easter Attack Victims

Troops of the 64 Division, commanded by Major General Randula Hathnagoda, General Officer Commanding on Tuesday (21) observed silence and performed religious rites to commemorate the memory of the innocent, murdered by Muslim terrorists...

SLAC Training Centre Staff Gives Blood to Anuradhapura Hospital

In the face of Corona epidemic, troops serving in the Armoured Corps Training Centre at Kalattaewa at the request of the blood bank donated blood on Saturday (18), under the guidance and coordination of the Commandant, Armoured Corps Training Centre Colonel M.W.A.R.C Wijesuriya.

One More Retiring Senior Gunner Receives Best Wishes from his Chief

Sri Lanka Army-groomed one of the dedicated Senior Officers, Major General A.S Ariyasinghe, General Officer Commanding 14 Division on the eve of his retirement from the Army had a courtesy audience with the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...

MLT Troops Continue Disinfection Duties

Troops of the Security Force HQ, Mullaittivu continued their disinfection programme in the heart of Puthukuddyuirippu town on Wednesday (22). This was conducted on the directions of Major General Deepthi Jayathillake, Commander Security Forces - MLT.

New Director P&R Assumes Office

Brigadier Palitha Hewawasam of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps assumed office as the Director, Directorate of Pay and Records of the Army on Thursday (23) amid religious blessings.