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2nd Batch Qualifies in Indigenous ‘Angampora’ Martial Art

2020-01-07

The age-old self-defiant technique, ‘Angampora’ that has taken roots in Kilinochchi completed its Course No 2 at the ‘Dasa Bala Rawana’ Experiment and Conservation Village inside the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) premises on....


121 Brigade Gets School Accessories for Students in Moneragala

2020-01-07

Troops of the 121 Brigade HQ under the 12 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) in Moneragala launched a corporate social responsibility project and gave away school accessories to more than 200 students of low-income groups...


B’desh Defence Adviser Pays Courtesy Call

2020-01-07

Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim, Defence Adviser at Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Major General Laksiri Waduge, Commander Security Forces - Central on Monday (6) during a visit to the area.


New 68 Division GOC Assumes Duties

2020-01-07

Major General R.M.P.J Rathnayaka assumed office as 9th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 68 Division on Monday (6) at his office in Kombavil, Mullaittivu.


OCDC at Buttala Inaugurates UCC-6 & JCC-18 Courses

2020-01-06

The Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) at Buttala, dedicated to uplift enhancement of military professionalism among Officers commenced its Unit Command Course (UCC) 6 and Junior Command....


New 14 Division GOC Takes Office

2020-01-06

Major General A.S Ariyasingha assumed office as the 7th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 14 Division during a brief ceremony, held at his office in Colombo on Monday (6). The newly-appointed GOC signed an official document and symbolized...


SLRC Troops Join Tree Planting in Ududumbara

2020-01-06

Troops of the 11 Division in Pallekele, Kandy under the Security Force Headquarters - Central giving a stimulant to the ongoing ‘Thuru Mithuru - Nawa Ratak’ project of the Army planted a total of 1000....


621 Brigade Troops with Private Donors Distribute Incentives to Students

2020-01-06

A private donor family’s generosity enabled 621 Brigade troops serving Padavi - Parakramapura areas to organize a free distribution of school accessories....


1 SLSR Troops Carry Out Community Project

2020-01-06

As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, 573 Brigade troops under the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi launched a self-help (Shramadana) programme to clean Uriyan pre-school premises on Thursday (2).


Meditation Continues to Heal Minds of Army Personnel

2020-01-06

One more phase of the Lakviru meditation project, conducted by Ven Diyasenpura Wimala Thero of the Bawunseth Meditation Centre at Helummahara, Dekatana for the benefit of 60 more Army personnel including 5 Officers got underway on Friday (3).