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'Landscaping and Gardening' Introduced to MLT Troops

2019-11-07

A two-day workshop on 'Landscaping and Gardening' for troops was conducted at the Security Force Headquarters, Mullaitivu and Headquarters 59 Division during 4 - 5 November separately on the instructions of the Commander Security Forces - Mullaittivu, Major General Jayantha Seneviratne.


Commander Appreciates Retiring QMG's Dedicated Services Inviting Him

2019-11-07

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva Thursday (7) afternoon extended his greetings and best wishes to Major General Indrajith Vidyananda, Quarter Master General (QMG)...


11 Division Troops Learn about ' Mental Balance'

2019-11-07

11 Division HQ under command to the Security Force HQ - Central organized a lecture on 'mental balance & improvement' on Wednesday (6) at the 11 Division headquarters in Pallekele, Kandy.


Workshop to Further Educate Sri Lanka Army Military Police Personnel Held

2019-11-07

Promotion of good conduct, understanding of social responsibilities, educating on newly-implemented law procedures and enhancement of vocational skills among Military Police personnel as one more project of the post-war era was launched at the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police Headquarters in Polhengoda during 4-6 November following instructions given by Major General D. K G. D Sirisena, Colonel Commandant Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police.


Army Experts on Agriculture Educate Jaffna Troops

2019-11-07

An awareness workshop to stimulate the value of cultivation and educate the troops on the importance of growing own vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbal plants, rare creepers, etc was held for troops under command to Divisions, Brigades, Battalions and Training schools of the Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna during 6-7 November at the SFHQ-J auditorium.


3 SLCMP Troops Get New Corporals' Club & Kitchen Unit

2019-11-07

The newly-constructed Corporals' Club and New Kitchen at the 3 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (3 SLCMP) Headquarters at Anuradhapura - Galkulama was vested in the soldiers by Major General D.K.G.D Sirisena, Commander, Logistics Command Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police on the invitation of the 3 SLCMP Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel M.M.M.P Mahesh Kumara on Thursday (7).


Major General Rasika Fernando, New Colonel of the Regiment SLNG

2019-11-07

Major General Rasika Fernando, Commander, Security Forces - East (SF-E) assumed office in addition as the 17th Colonel of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) Regiment on Thursday (7) at the SLNG Regimental Centre at Heraliyawala, Kurunegala.


Awareness Workshop on 'Suicide prevention' Held for MLT Troops

2019-11-07

A team of medical experts at the Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health in the Army, including Colonel R. M. M Monaragala, Major U. P Mallawaarachchi, Captain S. M. P. K Samarakoon, Lieutenant P. A. C. P. K Peduruarachchi and Lieutenant K. P. K Anthony educated Mullaittivu troops on 'Suicide Prevention and Reduction of Mental stress' on Wednesday (6).


One More 'Thuru Sirasa' Tree Planting Project Inaugurated in the Jaffna Peninsula

2019-11-06

Determined to turn the arid Jaffna peninsula to be a lush greenery by enhancing the density of its rain forest coverage, the Army-initiated mega national re-forestation drive, ‘Thuruliya Wenuwen Api’ hand in hand with...


Mali-Bound Next CCC Salutes Commander of the Army

2019-11-06

The new contingent of 243 Army personnel of the Combat Convoy Company (CCC) of the Sri Lanka Army, set to leave for Mali to serve in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSMA) this morning (6) presented a...