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All SFHQs, Divisions, Brigades & Formations Conduct Island-wide National Independence Day Projects

2020-02-05

Community-oriented welfare and cleaning projects, renovation and painting work, conduct of mega tree planting programmes and ‘Shramadana’ self-help programmes, National Flag raising and singing of....


Army to Build One More House for a Needy Family

2020-02-05

Taking another step forward for the welfare of underprivileged Wanni civilians, Major General Rohitha Dharmasiri, Commander Security Forces - Wanni laid the foundation stone for construction of one more new house for the family of Mr K.D Nandasena...


With Seva Vanitha Support, MIR Builds New House for Accident Victim

2020-02-05

Financial assistance granted by the Army Seva Vanitha Unit and the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Unit (MIR-SVU) enabled the MIR Headquarters at Dambuluhalmillewa to put up a new house for the family of...


Russian Land Force Commander Calls on Navy Commander

2020-02-05

The visiting Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces, General of the Army, Oleg Salyukov of the Russian Federation, now in Sri Lanka, began his itinerary on Wednesday (5), paying a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at....


Russian Army Chief Calls at Air Force Headquarters

2020-02-05

The Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces, General of the Army, Oleg Salyukov of the Russian Federation paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters Colombo on Wednesday....


West Troops Learn About ‘Coronavirus’

2020-02-05

In order to keep Army troops serving the SFHQ-West educated on the spread of ‘Coronavirus’, Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West), Panagoda took steps to educate the troops on the fast spreading virus during a workshop held at SFHQ-West on Wednesday (5).


SFHQ - West Troops Follow Basic English Course

2020-02-05

A month-long 'English Language Course', designed for Other Ranks serving under the Security Force Headquarters - West ended on Thursday (6) during a simple ceremony, held at the Army Library at Panagoda.


New Director Provost Assumes Office

2020-02-05

Brigadier A.L Illangakoon took over office as the 12th Director, Directorate of Provost during a simple ceremony at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (5).


KLN Commander on Formal Visits to Formations

2020-02-05

Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi, Major General Jayantha Gunaratne made formal visits to the 65 Division HQ and several of its under command formations on Thursday (30).


New Building for Screening of Visitors Opened at Panagoda

2020-02-04

A new building that could properly document and screen all those arriving and departing from the Panagoda Army Cantonment on day to-day basis was established around the main entrance to the Panagoda Army Cantonment on Wednesday (5).