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Shramadana at Wedahitikanda, Kataragama Given Army Support

2020-01-17

122 Brigade troops-based in Kataragama conducted a Shramadana campaign in the sacred Wedasitikanda at Kataragama on Wednesday (15) on the direction given by Major General S.A Thilakararathne, General Officer Commanding 12 Division HQ at Hambantota.


Mullaittivu & Kilinochchi Troops Support Conduct of Thaipongal Pooja

2020-01-17

Mullaittivu troops on account of the Thai Pongal Day (15) assisted the conduct of a Special Pooja at Wattappalai Hindu Kovil with the participation of Army troops and Hindu devotees in the area.


Workshop on ' Sinhala' Language for Tamil Students Commenced

2020-01-17

A workshop on 'Sinhala' Language organized for Tamil Students residing in areas served by the 65 Division, aimed at enhancing Sinhala proficiency began at Mahadewa Suwamikal Children’s Home on Saturday (11).


Army-initiated New Pipe-Borne Water System Benefits Kilinochchi Students

2020-01-17

Kilinochchi-based troops following sponsorship given by the 16th Colombo Scout Group of St. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia, installed a new pipe-borne water system for the benefit of the school-goers at...


SF-E Commander Attends Religious Ceremonies

2020-01-16

Commander, Security Forces - East, Major General Rasika Fernando at the invitation of Prof Kapila Gunawardena, Chairman Vihara Development Foundation at Kottiyaramulla Raja Maha Viharaya, (Gal Kanda Viharaya) at Pachchanoor unveiled the new Buddha...


New Adjutant General Assumes Office

2020-01-16

Major General B.V.D.P Abeynayake assumed office as the 30th Adjutant General of the Army Headquarters on Thursday (16) during a simple ceremony. The new Adjutant General left his signature for an official document, amidst religious observances and...


SFHQ-J Troops Contribute to Thai Pongal Ceremony

2020-01-16

Joining hands with the civil community in Point Pedro, Jaffna troops supported the conduct of a special Thai Pongal ceremony at Alwai Sri Vallipuram Swamy Kovil on Wednesday (15) on account of the annual Thai Pongal day.


Wanni Troops-Organized Mega Donations Benefit More than 1500 Students in Welioya & Veheratenna

2020-01-14

Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) which is committed to assist upgrade educational standards of poverty-stricken children in remote Wanni schools...


Commander Praises Service of Retiring Major General Ravipriya

2020-01-14

One of the Army-groomed exemplary Officers, Major General G Vijitha Ravipriya on the eve of his retirement after an unblemished service of more than three decades received accolades and appreciation from the acting...


Buddhist Monks Sponsor Distribution of School Accessories to Mullaittivu Students

2020-01-14

64 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) with the noble intention of helping needy students organized a free distribution of...