Military Highlights
64 Division Marks Anniversary with Elaborate Programmes

The 64 Division HQ at Oddusudan in Mullaittivu, a formation that actively contributed to the humanitarian operations before May 2009 marked its 11th anniversary on Tuesday (10), giving pride of place to religious observances.
Wanni Troops Help Civilians Distributing Spectacles after a Mobile Clinic

The Lions Club Matara at the request of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) launched an eye clinic and a free distribution of spectacles among needy civilians during a mega project held at the SFHQ-W premises...
One More ‘Blissful Army Life’ Session Held in 21 Division

One more educative lecture session, themed on ‘Blissful Army Life’, organized by the Directorate of Psychological Operations got underway for Officers and Other Ranks of the 21 Division on Tuesday (17).
89 More under ‘Lakviru Spiritual Meditation Programme’ Meditate

One more full-day workshop, conducted by Ven Diyasenpura Wimala Thero, the resident monk at Kanduboda Bavunseth Vipassana Bhavana Centre on Tuesday (17) provided meditation training for a group of 89 Army personnel including four Officers.
The Year’s Second OCDC Seminar Begins

The second thematic Seminar, ‘Countering Violent Extremism; Contemporary Trends and Challenges’ at Buttala OCDC takes place during 19 - 20 December 2019 with the participation of a host of military and civil scholars. Major General Nirmal Dharmaratne,
652 Brigade Commemorates Its 11th Birthday

Special Bodhi Pooja offerings, multi religious observances and formal military honours dominated the 11th anniversary commemorative programmes of the 652 Brigade Headquarters in Anavilandankulam, Akkarayankulam during 14 - 15 December.
Training of Counsellors Continues

Directorate of Psychological Operations in coordination with the Directorate of Preventive Medicine & Mental Health Services at the Colombo Army Hospital has launched a programme to train Officers on Mental Counselling after selecting 1 Officer from each Unit in all island-wide formations.
300 Plus Students in Wanni Receive Free Exercise Books & Accessories

Lending a helping hand for promotion of education standards of poor rural students in the Wanni region, the Security Force HQ-Wanni distributed essential school accessories among 300 plus needy children, resident in the 211 Brigade area of...
New 592 Brigade Commander Takes Office

Colonel M.G.A.N.B Mahathuwakkara of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment assumed duties as the 8th Commander of the 592 Brigade on Thursday (12) at the Brigade Headquarters in Mathawalasinghekulam, Mullaithiuv.
Army Gets Kids’ Park, Equipped with Play Items Hours after Opening of Pumpukar Pre-School

Just days after ‘Shanmuha’ Pre-School in Pumpukar, Ariyalai was gifted a new building, following initiatives of the Commander of the Army and the coordination of...