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651 Brigade Distributes Cashew Saplings among Civilians

2019-10-25

65 Division troops taking a new initiative towards the ongoing 'Thruliya Wenuwen Api' project of the Army distributed a stock of 300 cashew saplings for planting among civilians during a brief ceremony in Pllavarayankaddu,


Troops on Request Repair School Building Roof

2019-10-25

Troops of the 7 Sri Lanka National Guard of the 652 Brigade under the 65 Division of the Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi provided their assistance to renovate the roof of the Akkarayankulam primary school building on Tuesday (22) after a request to this effect was made by the school principal.


Community Project for Water Flow Joined by Civilians

2019-10-25

A self-help community project to clean and regularize the water flow in the Kanagarayan Aru which carries a considerable amount of water from the Iranamadu Tank to other areas for agricultural purposes got underway on...


8 CES Corporals' Club Opened

2019-10-25

The newly-erected Corporals' Club and other ranks' mess in the 8 Corps of Engineer Service (CES) Regiment at Hokandara were inaugurated by Brigadier R Ganegoda, Colonel Commandant CES on Thursday (24).


Army Officer Invited to Judge Humanitarian Law Moot Competition

2019-10-25

Lieutenant Colonel Nalin Herath, General Staff officer 1, Coordination 14 Division had the rare privilege of attending the as a judge in the recent 9th International Humanitarian Law Moot Competition-2019 following a special request, made by the ICRC from the Commander of the Army.


95 Potential Army Retirees Qualify in NVQ Level III

2019-10-25

95 potential Army retirees at the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) in Kalaoya who qualified in the NVQ level III received their certificates on Wednesday (23) during a ceremony at the CAVT.


More than 300 Soldiers Give Blood to NCP Hospitals

2019-10-25

A blood donation programme to provide blood to the patients in the North Central Province got underway at the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) on Wednesday (23) as a response...


ICRC Head Pays Courtesy Call on Commander of the Army

2019-10-24

Two representatives of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) Wednesday (23) evening paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters.


574 Brigade Marks Anniversary Donating School Accessories

2019-10-24

To coincide with the 8th anniversary of the 574 Brigade of the 57 Division, troops of the 574 Brigade visited Joy Children’s Home at Manikkamkulam Grama Niladiri division on Monday (21) and gave away gift parcels...


56 Division New GOC Assumes Office

2019-10-24

Brigadier W.M.J.R.K Senarathne assumed duties as the 20th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Division on Tuesday (22) at the 56 Division Headquarters in Kokeliya, Vavuniya.