Major General Udalupola Welcomed at His Regimental Centre

Major General W.A.K.B Udalupola who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General was welcomed at his Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Regimental Headquarters at Ambepussa on Saturday (25) in a formal military ceremony.

Troops Extinguish Fire on Knuckles Range

A bush-fire that erupted on the Knuckles mountain range in front of the Hunnasgiriya Forest Reserve Office around 11.00 am on Tuesday (28) was brought under control by a group of 1 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps troops of the 11 Division in Pallekele, Kundasale.

Bushfire Brought Under Control

One Officer and 25 Other Rankers of the Gemunu Watch serving the 121 Brigade Headquarters at Kumbukkana, Moneragala rushed to Medagama, Kahatiyanwala area and extinguished a fast spreading bushfire in the mountainous range, close to a line of civilian houses on Monday (27) evening.

Army & Police Personnel Learn About Explosives

Following guidelines given by the General Officer Commanding, 11 Division, a lecture to educate troops and Policemen about Tri Acetone Tri Peroxide (TATP) explosives was recently conducted at the 11 Division lecture hall.

New Additions in the SLAGSC RHQ Opened

The newly-built entrance gate, name board, sentry point, guard turnout platform and the renovated Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) War Heroes’ monument were unveiled recently by Major General Wajira Palihakkara, Colonel Commandant of the SLAGSC and acting Deputy Chief of Staff.

11 Div GOC Speaks to 111 & 112 Brigade Troops

General Officer Commanding (GOC), 11 Division, Major General Tissa Nanayakkara with the objective of appreciating the formidable roles and tasks 111 Brigade and 112 Brigade troops performed during the most recent disturbances met them at the 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Sinha...

Jaffna Students Gifted with More Push Bicycles for Transport Needs

12 more students of low-income families in the Jaffna Peninsula were fortunate to receive brand new push bicycles, thanks to an initiative taken by Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna in collaboration with one Mr Nirmalan Selvadurai, a philanthropist...

Directorate of Psychological Operations Educates Public on Security Concerns

In view of the recent upsurge of violence and the birth of Muslim fundamentalism, 14 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) under the guidance of the Directorate of Psychological Operations continued to educate...

Swiss Embassy's First Secretary (Political) Calls at SFHQ-J

The First Secretary (Political) in the Embassy of Switzerland, Mr Damiano Sguaitamatti paid a visit to the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Thursday (23) in order to discuss matters of concern to the envoy. The envoy discussed matters pertaining to the Reconciliation Process in the Jaffna...

Moulavis & Muslim Community Leaders Meet Jaffna Commander

A group of All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama Association of Jaffna and Kilinochchi District Chairman Mr S. Sufyan, together with several Moulavis met Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna on Sunday (19) in order to receive an update on the security concerns...