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4000 Sets of Surgical Masks Gifted to Army for Use in Fight against COVID-19

2020-04-15

Appreciative of the roles, being performed by hundreds of Army, Navy and Air Force troops in the management of COVID-19 patients in island-wide Quarantine Centres, detection and transport of suspicious individuals.....


Minister Gifts New Drone Camera to the Army for Its COVID-19 Control Projects

2020-04-15

Hon Minister Wimal Weerawansha during a cordial meet that took place at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (15) gifted a new drone to Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander....


Bishop of Colombo Calls on Commander of the Army

2020-04-15

Rt Rev Dhiloraj Ranjith Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo in the Church of Ceylon and Diocese of Colombo this morning (15) called on Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army & Head of the National Operation....


62 Division’s New Dental Unit & Renovated Gym Opened for Use

2020-04-15

The renovated Gymnasium and the new Dental Unit at the 62 Division Headquarters in Galkulama was opened to the All Ranks on Tuesday (14). Major General Dhammika Jayasinghe, General Officer Commanding, 62 Division of the Security Force Headquarters....


Residents in Slave Island, Maradana, Sri Jayawardenapura & Bambalapitiya Enjoy Army Music

2020-04-15

Continuing their therapeutic practices once again, Army musicians put up musical shows near storied flats at 320 residencies in Slave Island (Kompannaveediya) on Tuesday (14) with the objective of challenging boredom and providing mental....


Lions Club Donates Face Masks to the Armed Forces

2020-04-15

Leading members of Lions Club of District 306C/1 met Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army & Head of the National Operational Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva this evening....


Wanni Troops Replenish Emergency Blood Stocks

2020-04-12

Around 60 troops representing all under command formations of the Security Force HQ-Wanni voluntarily donated their blood in order to replenish existing blood stocks in the Wanni and Northern Province Hospitals on Sunday (12) in response to....


MLT Troops Join Fishing Community for Free Distribution of Fish among People

2020-04-12

In coordination with fish suppliers in the area, Mullaittivu troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) assisted the fishing community to distribute fish for the consumption of villagers on free of charge basis on Monday (13).


62 Division Troops Distribute 750 Relief Packs among Sampathnuwara Civilians

2020-04-12

621 Brigade troops of the 62 Division on Friday (10) assisted and coordinated the distribution of relief packets, sponsored by Watawala Tea Ceylon Ltd among 750 underprivileged families in Sampathnuwara Divisional Secretariat area....


Troops Sponsor Supply of Essentials to Deserving People in Kilinochchi

2020-04-12

Troops of 1 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) of the 572 Brigade of the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi, considering the difficulties faced by a section of the needy people distributed 32 packs of dry rations and essentials among....