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651, 652 & 653 Brigade Troops in Kilinochchi Carry out More Community Projects with Civilians

2019-06-26

Troops of the 651, 652 and 653 Brigades of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters -Kilinochchi with the intention of promoting goodwill and cooperation between the troops and civilians launched...


57 Div's Mega Entertaining Project Attracts Thousands

2019-06-26

57 Division Headquarters troops under the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi bringing fun and joy to their hectic lifestyles staged a mega musical entertainment on Saturday (23) at Paravipanjan playground in Kilinochchi. The programme was aimed...


100 New Military Police Recruits Pass Out

2019-06-26

The Passing Out Parade (POP) of 100 new recruits in the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) who followed the SLCMP Recruit Training Course No - 74 took place recently at the SLCMP Training School in Giritale, Minneriya.


April 21st NTJ Attack Victims Remembered during Blood Donation in Trinco

2019-06-26

To mark the completion of two months after the deadly April 21 NTJ terrorist attack, troops of the 22 Division under the SFHQ-East held a blood donation at the 22 Division Headquarters premises in Trincomalee...


Troops Join Annual AHQ Bn Get-together

2019-06-25

The annual get-together of the Headquarters Battalion of the Army Headquarters took place on Saturday (22) at Wadduwa Laya Beach Hotel. Colonel Pradeep Gamage, Commanding Officer, Headquarters Battalion AHQ graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.


SF - Wanni Begins Erection of One More House for a Needy Family

2019-06-25

During a simple ceremony held on Sunday (23), the foundation stone for construction of a new house for a needy family in Veherawewa, Budhdhangala in Padhavi Parakramapura was auspiciously laid by Colonel General Staff of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni...


Retiring Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana Honoured at Home of Gajaba

2019-06-24

The Gajaba Regiment on Friday (21) bade farewell to one of its proud sons, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, who after rendering an exemplary service to the....


Wanni Troops Get IT Needs at Paranagama Vidyalaya

2019-06-24

Students at remote M/Paranagama Vidyalaya in the Vavuniya District were among the beneficiaries of a new stock of IT accessories, inclusive of a multi-media unit thanks to an initiative taken by Major General....


Six Soldiers Killed in Truck-Train Collision

2019-06-24

6 Army soldiers who lost their lives this afternoon (25) at about 1.45 pm while their water-carrying truck collided against an express train in an unprotected railway crossing in Kilinochchi are....


Alawwa 'Ranaviru' Apparels Factory Moves into Two New Stories

2019-06-24

Two newly-completed stories in a proposed five-storied building of the 'Ranaviru' Apparels (RVAPL) Factory at Alawwa as the first phase of an overall construction plan were opened by Major General Manjula Manathunga....