At Short Notice, Army Enables Two More Quarantine Centers Operational in Kahagolla & Diyatalawa

Giving one more stimulant to the government’s efforts of containing the spread of ‘COVID-19’ virus, the Sri Lanka Army, consequent upon quick improvisations, made on the directions of...

Maxxis 'Thuru Viyana' Green Project Stage II Launched at SLSR Regimental Centre

Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, adding one more lead to the national drive for forestation and beautification of the country, in line with ‘Manusath Derana’ tree planting programme, inaugurated Maxxis mega ‘Thuru Viyana’ project this morning (10).

Foundation Stone for Officers' Mess Complex at Alawwa Ranaviru Apparels Laid

Chairman of the Board Management (BoM) of Ranaviru Apparels (RVAPL) and Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Nirmal Dharmarathna, attended the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the proposed new Officers' Mess Complex at Alawwa on 5 March.

Countdown Begins for 'Jaffna Got Talent' Finale

The semi-finals of the 'Jaffna Got Talent 2020', mega singing and dancing competition were held on Tuesday (10) at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna premises under the patronage of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, the pioneering architect of the project.

Hindu Temples and Churches Given Free Saplings

With a view to creating a greener future for future generations in the Jaffna peninsula, 515 Brigade under Security Forces - Jaffna donated tree saplings to Hindu Temples and Churches in Telippalai and Kopay areas, following a notion of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), during a brief ceremony, organized at Mavaddapuram Hindu Temple on Wednesday (11).

Chief of Staff on Admin Inspection at RHQ CES

The administrative inspection in the Corps of Engineer Service (CES) was carried out on Tuesday (10) in the presence of the Chief of Staff, Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage at the Regimental CES, Panagoda.

ONUR Specialists Educate Students on National Unity

A Workshop on 'Counselling and Motivational Advising' for A/L students (2020), resident in Pooneryn Divisional Secretariat area was held on 06 March 2020. The event was organized by the Civil Affairs section of the 661 Brigade with coordinating efforts of 24 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops and the Central College at Pooneryn. The General Officer Commanding 66 Infantry Division, Major General M.D Wijesundara supervised the project.

Children in Mentally-retarded Homes Visit Palaly Airport

Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna facilitated another visit of 31 students to Palaly Airport on Wednesday, (11) in order for them to see scenery of aircraft and flight operations. Those children from the Homes for Mentally Retarded Children in Uduvil, Chunnagam and Jaffna visited the airport along with their teachers and parents to experience the scenery of aircraft.

MIR Marks its 13th Anniversary

The Mechanized Infantry Regiment celebrated its 13th anniversary giving prominence to the religious activities. The whole night 'Pirith' chanting followed by an alms-giving on 07 March 2020 at the Regimental Centre to invoke blessings on the Regiment.

Russian Army’s Reconnaissance Mission for Proposed ‘Field Kitchen’ Competition in International Army Games 2020, Now in Sri Lanka

A delegation of Russia’s Ministry of Defence on reconnaissance for the world famous, ‘Field Kitchen’ Competition of the International Army Games 2020 is currently in Sri Lanka...