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KLN Troops Get 176 More Spectacles to Needy Civilians

2019-11-03

176 more civilians in the general area of Kilinochchi, following arrangements coordinated by Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, Commander, Security Forces-Kilinochchi received spectacles free of charge during a distribution ceremony, organized by the SFHQ -KLN on Sunday (3).


School Students also Participate in Jaffna Athletic Meet

2019-11-03

The overall Championship in the just concluded Athletic Meet of the Security Forces - Jaffna was won by athletes in the 55 Division of the Security Forces in Jaffna while the trophy for the Men's Tug of War went to the 52 Division.


Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps Bids Farewell to their Outgoing Colonel Commandant

2019-11-03

The outgoing Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps, Major General M. Mudannayake was awarded military honours and greetings on Monday (28) at the...


Nigerian Army Delegation Rehearses SF Training Modules at Maduru Oya

2019-11-03

The Nigerian delegation, led by Major General G Oyefesobi, Director Administration, Nigerian Army includes Brigadier General C. A. A Apere, Chief of Staff 82 Division, Colonel T.P Opurum, Lieutenant Colonel S.S Muhammed and Commodore E.O Ferreira,


RO Commissioned to Provide Purified Drinking Water for 65 Div Troops

2019-11-03

A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for purification of drinking water for troops in the 65 Division Headquarters in Thunukkai was inaugurated on Tuesday (29).


SLESA Pins Poppy on Army Chief & Formally Intimates Arrangements

2019-11-03

Members of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) this evening (31) called at the Army Headquarters and formally inaugurated the forthcoming ‘Poppy Day’ (Remembrance Day)...


Finalists in Inter Regiment Football Championship Vie Closely

2019-10-31

The finals in the Inter Regiment Football Championship Tournament - 2019 of the Army kicked off this evening (30) at the Colombo Race Course ground in front of a massive crowd of football fans.


Jaffna Troops Join 55 Div-Organized 'Compering' Competition

2019-10-31

The grand finale of the 'Compering Star - 2019' competition, held within members of the Security Forces in Jaffna to select the most talented soldiers in 'Compering' was staged at the Headquarter premises of the Security Forces Jaffna on Wednesday (30) following arrangements, made by the 55 Division.


New 522 Brigade Commander Takes Office

2019-10-31

Colonel Janaka Wijayasiri assumed duties as the new Commander 522 Brigade in Kodikamam on Thursday (31) amid a Guard Turnout honour.


East Troops Evacuate Stranded Lahugala Civilians

2019-10-31

Rising to the need of the hour, 23 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops of the 242 Brigade under the 24 Division of the Security Forces - East, immediately deployed a Unibuffel of the Army and evacuated...