22 Div Supports Conduct of Kovil Ceremony

22 Division troops extending their goodwill and assistance for the smooth conduct of the annual Kovil Pooja at Sri Thirukkai Ambal Hindu Temple on the Orr´s Hill, Trincomalee carried out several projects. On Tuesday (19) prior to the event, the troops in a Shrarmadana (self-help) cleaned the Kovil....

Central Commander Visits Under Command Establishments

Major General Ruwan De Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-C) in order to be familiar with respective duties, roles and tasks of under command establishments during Feb 21-22 visited.

MoD Officials Visit Minneriya Artillery School

A group of 40 officials of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in order to receive a basic knowledge on the functions of the Sri Lanka Army’s School of Artillery at Minneriya visited it during 15 - 16 February. Headed by Anurudha Wijekoon, Additional Secretary to the MoD, Major General D.A.R Ranawaka....

57 Division Introduces New Paddy Breed for Better Profits

An attempt to introduce a new breed of paddy seeds, 'Swayanjatha' which can be grown without agro-chemicals, insecticides or fertilizer was introduced to 64 selected farmers in the general areas of Kilinochchi on Monday (18) during an awareness session conducted at Kilinochchi Facility Centre in consultation...

Major General C. A.M.N Silva (retd) of SLLI Passes away

Major General C.A.M.N Silva (retd) of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI) passed away on Wednesday (20) while receiving treatment at the Colombo Army Hospital, Narahenpita. His remains are now lying at Jayarathne Florists, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 07 and his funeral...

Yakkala RVAPL New Commandant Assumes Office

The newly-appointed Yakkala 'Ranaviru Apparel' Commandant, Major General Manjula Manatunga recently assumed duties as the 4th Commandant at the Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) factory in Yakkala. He was honoured by Ranaviru Apparel troops on arrival in a Guard Turnout in accordance with the military traditions...

MLT Army Base Hospital Equipped with New X-ray Room

16 Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Service Regiment (CES) constructed the much-needed X-ray room at Mullaitivu Army Base Hospital with the support of Army funds. Its construction began on 11 November 2018 and was completed within a short period before it was unveiled by Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander...

593 Brigade Turns 10 Years Old

The 593 Brigade at Nayaru under the 59 Division of the Security Force - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) marked its 10th Anniversary on Friday (15) giving priority to religious activities and military traditions. The series of activities commenced on Monday (11) with Hindu observances at Vattappalai Kovil, followed by...

'Manusath Derana' Gives Away More Assistance to Flood-affected Students in Kilinochchi

55 more flood-affected students in Kilinochchi, following coordination made by the 57 Division through the sponsorship of “Manusath Derana TV' received school accessories during a programme at Kilinochchi Thampirasa Vidyalaya on Friday (15). In addition, a compute...

‘Thalsevana’ Gets Children’s Park

The popular Thalsevana Holiday Resort in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna expanded its service scope further in the premises and added a Children’s Park during a simple ceremony on Monday (18). Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna as the Chief Guest opened the new park and vested it in the children by symbolically ...