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523 Brigade Coordinates Donation of School Accessories

2019-11-25

With the intention of encouraging under-privileged students at Madduvil Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Chavakachcheri for studies, 523 Brigade troops of the 52 Division with the support of civil donors recently....


Veterans on Expedition Reach Elephant Pass

2019-11-25

The two retired veterans, Private (Retd) R.W.V Piyathissa of 2nd Battalion Gajaba Regiment of the Army and the Chief Petty Officer (Retd) M.B.W Kumara of the Sri Lanka Navy who jointly commenced a foot pilgrimage to Kataragama from Nagadeepa...


New DPA Assumes Office Amid Blessings

2019-11-25

Brigadier Sisira Pilapitiya of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, this morning (25) took over duties as the new Director Personnel Administration (DPA) of the Army at his office in the Army Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura. He succeeded...


66 Div Troops Educate Soldiers & Civilians on Dengue

2019-11-25

Troops of 66 Division with the objective of containing the spread of Dengue epidemic with the onset of rains launched a multi-purpose awareness programme at the Umayalapuram Primary school in Paranthan on Sunday (24).


Retiring Major General Udalupola Saluted at SLSR HQ at Ambepussa

2019-11-25

Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in a customary ceremony bade farewell to one of its dedicated Senior Officers, Major General Kapila Bandara Udalupola on Friday (22) who is retiring from the Army upon completion of more than 34 years in the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army.


Troops with Others Conduct Temple Cleaning

2019-11-25

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) under the guidelines given by the Commander, Security Forces - East carried out a Shramadana project in the Sri Walukarama Temple in Welikanda on Saturday (23).


New Admin Building Opened in 56 Division

2019-11-25

A newly-built building for administrative purposes in the 56 Division Headquarters that houses a store, office complex, workshop and a separate yard for vehicles and the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) was opened by Brigadier W.M.J.R.K Senarathne, General Officer Commanding, 56 Division HQ in Vavuniya on Monday (18).


224 Brigade Organizes GCE O/L Seminar for Rural Candidates

2019-11-25

As a part of the ongoing community projects of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), 224 Brigade troops of the 22 Division organized a GCE O/L exam - oriented seminar session for rural students in the area on Wednesday (20) at Pearl Grand...


SFHQ-J Gets Veterans to Train Jaffna Youths for Cricket

2019-11-25

A full-day cricket coaching camp for budding northern cricketers, organized by the 51 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) took place at St. Patrick's College ground in Jaffna on Sunday (24) on an initiative taken...


Nearly 300 Jaffna Troops Replenish Blood Stocks

2019-11-24

Nearly 300 All Ranks serving under the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) voluntarily donated their blood to the Blood Bank at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital on Thursday (21) in consultation with medical authorities at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.