‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

Troops of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi warmly welcomed the ‘Paada Yathra’ devotees when they arrived in Kilinochchi area during 4-5 August in order to attend the annual feast at Matha Church in Mulankavil on Sunday (4) before they set out to the Holy Shrine of Madu.

538 New Recruits Pass Out from Henanigala Training School

A formal ceremony, held on Saturday (3) at the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) Training School in Henanigala awarded formal colours to a batch of 538 new recruits during the Passing out Parade (PoP) at the premises. Major General Kapila Udalupola, General Officer Commanding, 23 Division...

Relief Packs to Students & Civilians of Low-Income Families Distributed

233 Brigade troops of the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) coordinated the distribution of a stock of school accessories, uniforms and dry ration packs among students of underprivileged families, thanks to the generosity...

New Facility Complex in 21 Division HQ Opened

Major General Kumar Jayapathirana, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 21 Division with the intention of further promoting welfare facilities for soldiers took steps to put up a utility building in the 21 Division premises, comprised of a library, saloon...

Jaffna Commander Visits 55 Division

Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J), made his formal field visit to the 55 Division Headquarters on Monday (5) after he recently took over as the new Commander.

2nd World War Memorial Put Up at Polonnaruwa

A special memorial to commemorate the memories of fallen War Heroes in the 2nd World War built by Ex-servicemen and those still living in their dotage was unveiled at Galkoriya area in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (3) by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena.

Army Personnel Give Blood to Kilinochchi Patients at BOC Branch Request

60 Army personnel including 6 Officers volunteered to offer their blood to patients in Kilinochchi Hospital on Thursday (01) when the Bank of Ceylon Kilinochchi branch held a blood donation to mark its anniversary.

Fallen War Heroes in Mullaittivu Debacle Commemorated

Troops who sacrificed in the deadly Mullaittivu attack in July 1996 when terrorists infiltrated their defences were recently commemorated at the Mullaittivu War Heroes' monument, together with Brigadier K.H.P.P Fernando, General Officer Commanding 59 Division.

Sacred Relics Enshrined in Newly-Erected Stupa inside Security Force Headquarters - East

A religious ceremony to enshrine sacred relics in the hemispherical dome of the newly-erected Pagoda (Stupa) in the temple premises of the Security Force Headquarters - East was held on Thursday (01).

21 Division Holds Workshop on 'Beauty Culture'

A workshop 'Beauty Culture' was organised for women in military families and all woman soldiers, resident in 21 Division area and civilians living in Anuradhapura on 28 July. The programme was facilitated by one of the veteran beauticians, Ms Surangi Kodithuwakku by conducting lectures.