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Troops Remove Boulder & Restore Train Services

2019-12-23

Central troops on Saturday night (21) immediately intervened and removed a huge boulder that has fallen on the railway track patch near the famous 'Arch Bridge' at Ella along Colombo- Badulla line after torrential rains caused several earth-slips in the area.


SLMA Graduates Produce Syndicate Presentations before Commissioning

2019-12-22

‘Presentations of Academic Modules’, one of the main highlights of the Sri Lanka Military Academy's (SLMA) Graduation Ceremony to be held on Saturday (21) at Diyatalawa took place last evening (20) at the SLMA...


Army's RAP&D Branch Introduces New Technical & Non-Technical Innovations to the Army

2019-12-22

The Army Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch (RAP&D Br), mandated to utilize new and latest methods and technology to improve the current technical, tactical and administrative needs for efficiency...


Commander Among Invitees for Qatar National Day

2019-12-21

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, together with Mrs Sujeewa Nelson, President Army Seva Vanitha Unit were among distinguished guests invited to the Qatar National Day function, held at Hotel Taj Samudra on Wednesday (18).


SLLI Veteran, Lt Gen (Retd) H.V Athukorala Passes Away

2019-12-20

Lieutenant General (Retd) H.V Athukorala VSV psc FBIM of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), one of the best and most respected outstanding Officers ever produced by the SLLI and the Army passed away this morning (20) while under treatment at the Colombo...


Elapathwewa School Gets Free Accessories through Army Troops

2019-12-20

Troops of the 621 Brigade under the 62 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W), launching one more humanitarian social service project distributed shoes, school bags, books and accessories among 27 underprivileged students,


‘Blissful Army Life’ Lecture Sessions Go to Wanni HQ

2019-12-20

Two more educative lecture sessions on ‘Blissful Army Life’, organized by the Directorate of Psychological Operations got underway for Officers and Other Ranks at the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) and 54 Division during 18-19 December.


Giritale SLCMP Training School-Produced 188 More Recruits Pass Out

2019-12-20

Newly trained 188 recruits of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) under the Provost Course No - 75 passed out on Thursday (19) during a colourful parade at the SLCMP Training School in Giritale.


Church Hierarchy Presents Mementos to Skilled Army Personnel for Renovation Work

2019-12-18

Security Forces in Kilinochchi, responding positively to a request of the church hierarchy, completely renovated the ‘Arulamma’ Children’s Development Centre inside the Navajeevanam Methodist Church premises...


New Director General Financial Management Assumes Duties

2019-12-18

Major General C.K Handunmulla assumed office as the 10th Director General Financial Management Branch of the Army on Tuesday (10) at the Army Headquarters. The newly-appointed Director General signed an official document to that effect...