Indo-Sri Lanka 'Mitra Shakthi' Training Exercise Culminates

The 'Mitra Shakthi', joint training exercise with Indian and Sri Lankan Army troops conducted in Diyatalawa garrison area had its closing ceremony at 1 Gemunu Watch premises on Monday (8). A ceremonial parade honoured Colonel Parthasarathy Roy, Commanding Officer of the Indian contingent, represented by 11 Officers and 109 Other Ranks...

'Angampora' Martial Art Trg Takes Root in SFHQ-KLN Premises as a Separate Village

‘Angampora’ a martial art that dates back to the times of Sri Lankan royalties with more than 9500 years of history, which has been locally used as a particular self-defensive fighting technique, endowed with different characteristics, such as astrology, meditation, medical methods, sorcery, illusory tricks, etc made its entry...

Indian Defence Secretary Visits Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic

Indian Defence Secretary Mr Sanjay Mitra and 15 other delegates currently in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit to attend bilateral discussions in the 6th round of ‘India-Sri Lanka Annual Defence Dialogue’ venerated the sacred Temple of Tooth Relics in Kandy this morning (9).

Engineers Produce Mobile Stages for Army Use

Following a creative notion suggested by the Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), troops of the 16 Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) on the guidelines given by the Chief Filed Engineer produced two low-cost mobile stages that could be used for Army events.

More Bicycles Thru SFHQ-J Donated to Poor Students

In order to help ease the burden of travel to the schools on daily basis, the push bicycle ride in the Jaffna peninsula has been a popular mode of transport for generations. Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), fully aware of those difficulties of students has been donating hundreds of push bicycles...

Appreciative Mementos to Indian Signal Instructors & Certificates to Young Officers Awarded

15 Young Officers including 1 Woman Officer in the Young Officers’ Course No -14 who successfully completed the 12-week long Course at the School of Signals in Kandy passed out after receiving their certificates during a simple closing ceremony,...

New Security Force Kilinochchi Commander Makes Formal Visits

The newly-appointed Commander Security Forces- Kilinochchi, Major General Vijitha Ravipriya upon his assumption of his new office made formal visits to the 65 Division and its under command Brigades and Battalions during April 4-5. On arrival Major General Wasantha Kumarapperuma, General...

571 Brigade-Organized 'T Rasanayagam Memorial Football Tournament' Won by Udayatharukei Sports Club Team

Under the guidance and supervision of Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, Commander, Security Forces Kilinochchi, the T Rasanayagam Memorial Football Tournament was launched by 57 Division Headquarters for the second consecutive year with the participation of record 36 regional football teams in Kilinochchi District.

New Kitchen Complex for the Other Ranks’ Mess Opened

A newly-constructed modern Kitchen Complex for Other Ranks’ Mess at Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) was opened by the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi on Saturday (6).

Pre-School Students Keep Visiting Palaly Airport

Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna facilitated another visit of pre-school students to Palaly airport on Friday (5) with the intention of further promoting gestures of goodwill and reconciliation on the recommendations of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi.