ICRC Kilinochchi Conducts Awareness Programme on CPR

On directives of the Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) Major General Ralph Nugera, SF Headquarters arranged a one-day awareness programme on ‘Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)’ for the troops in Kilinochchi on Saturday (23).

‘Angampora’, Traditional Martial Art Introduced to Soldiers in Kilinochchi

Having undergone strenuous training for months, a team of soldiers serving in Kilinochchi showed their colours in an exhibition show of traditional Sri Lankan martial art, Angampora. The event, Rawana Ranakeli Pooja, held at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Friday (22) was the maiden show that displayed their skills in public.

Youngsters in Jaffna Hindu - Buddhist Cultural Association Learn About Sinhala Culture & Language

A group of 300 young ladies and gentlemen, attached to the Hindu - Buddhist Cultural Association in the Jaffna peninsula on Sunday (24), in what can be regarded as a best example for co-existence, mutual understanding and reconciliation, assembled at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) auditorium...

Army Gunner Creates New National Record in 100 m. in Asian Championship Qualifying Round

FLASH : Gunner Lance Bombardier Himasha Eashan of 5 Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA), competing in the qualifying round of the Asian Championship – Senior Trials for Sri Lanka 2019, now underway at Sugathadasa Stadium set a new national record in 100 m Men's event recording a timing of 10.22 seconds.

Two Army Riders Win National Awards

Corporal Nihal Wijerathne of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and Lance Corporal Buddika Kasun Silva of Sri Lanka Signal Corps were awarded National Championship awards for their achievements respectively in the standard / modified street trail (15 CC) two-stroke and motorcycles MX 250 CC during the National Award Ceremony...

8 SLLI Camp in Delgoda Gets New Gateway

Major General Ruwan Kulathunga, Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) made a formal visit to the 8 SLLI Unit, based in Delgoda on Friday (22) on an inspection tour. Major Anura Nanayakkara, Commanding Officer of the 8 SLLI welcomed the Colonel of the Regiment at the main entrance and invited him to unveil a plaque and open the main gateway to the battalion.

Late Major General Silva (retd) Laid to Rest amid Military Honours

Late Major General C.A.M.N Silva (retd), a former Chief of Staff of the Army who left memories in the annals of the Sri Lanka Army, bade farewell to the Nation on Saturday (23) evening, amid st a sea of his military comrades and mourners at the General Cemetery, Borella. Major General Ruwan Kulathunga....

Community Centres & Pre-Schools in Jaffna Get New Furniture from Army

Durgamalai Pre-School at Kodikamam, Kaleiwani Community Centre, Thirumalwar Community Centre and Ligoria Fishermen’s Association in the Jaffna peninsula were among recipients of a large stock of essential furniture, provided under the civil-military cooperation of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) as....

Wanni Security Forces Select Best Volleyball Players During Inter Division Volleyball Tournament

The closing ceremony of the Inter Division Volleyball Tournament - 2019 took place on Wednesday (20) at the Security Force Headquarters -Wanni Sports Complex where Officers and Other Ranks of all under command formations assemble under one roof...

Kilinochchi Donor Gives Relief to Civilians thru Army

A total of 66 flood-affected civilians in Thadduvankoddai and Murusumoddai areas in Kilinochchi received dry ration packets, containing noodles, milk powder, sugar, tea, dhal, soya meat and rice, following sponsorship, provided by Mr Kanthan of Kilinochchi at the request of Major General Vijitha Ravipriya....