Mannar Troops with CEB Staff Plant Saplings

Sri Lanka Army troops in Mannar in collaboration with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) of Mannar recently planted 250 plus saplings of Kumbuk and Mee species in the general areas of Mannar with the intention of supporting the Army’s...

Instructors Trained for ‘Counselling’

In collaboration with the Directorate of Psychological Operations, Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health in the Colombo Army Hospital, including a team of National Dangerous Drugs Control Board and Alcohol & Drug Information Center conducted a training programme on counselling for officers in all units in the Wanni.

Jaffna Commander Pays Visits to 55 Division & its under Command Formations

Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna made visits to the 55 Division Headquarters and under command Brigade Headquarters during 21- 22 January.

65 Division New GOC Assumes Duties

Brigadier D.M.H.D Bandara assumed office as the 11th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 65 Division HQ on Saturday (18) during a simple ceremony. On his arrival, 65 Division troops presented a Guard Turnout at the main entrance and a subsequent parade...

Wanni House Construction Project Continues in Full Swing

Australia-based philanthropists, Mr Prithi Gajanayake and his family members through coordination done by 212 Brigade Commander, Colonel Anil Peiris had now come forward to build one more house for a needy family in the general area...

Awareness Workshop on 'Suicide Prevention' Held at SLMA

A team of medical experts at the Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health in the Army, including Major U. P Mallawaarchchi and four other veteran lecturers conducted a workshop on 'Suicide Prevention and Reduction of Mental Stress' on Wednesday (22) at the Torch Cinema Hall in the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa.

Kilinochchi Troops Learn about Army Welfare Projects

An awareness programme on welfare facilities, extended by the Army for the benefit of all ranks got underway at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi on Tuesday (21) following guidelines given by Major General Jayantha Gunaratne, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi.

682 Brigade Troops Restore Vehicle Movement on Damaged Road

682 Brigade troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) responded positively and renovated a dangerously-damaged road patch along the Puthukkuddiyirippu - Iranapalei road near Fatima Mosque. Due to most recent...

On Request, 661 Brigade Troops Clean School Premises

In response to a request, made by the principal at Vigneshwaran Tamil Mixed School at Nalankatti, Pooneryn, troops contributed their labour and conducted a ‘Shramadana’ project to clean the said school premises on Wednesday (15).

Bhutan’s Football Players Arrive to Challenge Defenders FC

Bhutan’s Paro Football Club players, including 20 players, 5 officials of the club management arrived in Sri Lanka Sunday morning (19) to compete in the preliminary football matches under ‘AFC’ Cup with Defenders FC. They will compete against Defenders...