Makulu Ella Bush Fire Extinguished

16 Army personnel of the Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-Cen) on the instructions of Major General Ruwan De Silva, Commander, Security Forces – Central Thursday (14) morning rushed to Makulu Ella, Allimale area and brought a fast spreading bush fire...

VIR Anniversary Programmes Begin with Lunch Treat

A sumptuous lunch treat offered to resident old inmates at Mallawapitiya Elders’ Home marked the onset of the 29th anniversary commemorative events of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) Headquarters at Boyagane, following a suggestion made by Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana,...

2 (V) SLSC - Built New Shrine Formally Unveiled

The new Shrine Room at Mahawelithenna Primary School was constructed by 2 (V) Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) troops on the instructions of the 2 (V) SLSC Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Bathiya Jayaweera.

Civil Employees Enjoy Together at Mattegoda

Headquarters of the Chief Field Engineers in order to strengthen bonds of goodwill and understanding recently launched a social interaction programme for members of the civil staff at the Mattegoda Headquarters.

Jaffna Troops Construct Sanitary Facilities for Poor Families

Giving priority to most vital sanitary needs of low-income group families in the Jaffna peninsula, 52 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) completed the construction...

Army Coordination Gets 570 Free Spectacles for Kilinochchi Civilians

Following active coordination done by the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) and the 57 Division Headquarters, a stock of 570 spectacles, sponsored by Malaysia’s Maha Karuna Buddhist Society and Sri Lanka’s Vidya Sivaloganathan Foundation were distributed among...

Troops of Mechanized Infantry Support to Clean Garbage

Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) troops launched a cleaning programme in the ‘Rangiri Dambulla’ temple premises on Sunday (10) under the guidance of Brigadier Sumith Atapattu, Colonel of the Regiment, MIR and Director Media of Sri Lanka Army. The close supervision of Colonel S.J Priyadarshana....

224 Brigade Builds New House for Deserving Thambalagamuwa Family

Troops of the 224 Brigade donated their technical expertise and labour to build a new house for a deserving family in the Thambalagamuwa Divisional Secretariat area in Trincomalee with the financial support received from Ven. Thalagala Sumanarathana Nayaka Thero, Incumbent at Thalagala International...

'Pirith Chanting' & Alms-Giving’ Marks 9th Anniversary of 11 Div

An all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting ceremony to invoke blessings and transfer merits plus an alms-giving to members of the Maha Sangha marked the 9th anniversary of the 11 Division Headquarters at Pallekele on Friday (1). The annual event, organized under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding....

Central Troops Control Fires

A sudden fire erupted in Koslanda in the Huldumulla Divisional Secretariat area in Badulla District served by the Security Forces - Central during morning hours on Tuesday (12) rushed to control a wildfire on the directions of Major General Ruwan De Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central.