Brigadier Sarath Embowa (retd) is No More

Brigadier K.G.H.Sarath K Embowa (retd) of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment passed away at Ragama General Hospital on Monday (18) following a brief illness. His remains are now lying at his residence, No 266/6, Divisional Secretariat road, Kandy road, Mallawapitiya in Kurunegala.

Prefects Receive Laurels from West Commander

Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Commander, Security Forces - West (SF-West) and Colonel Commandant Sri Lanka Armoured Corps was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Prefects’ investiture ceremony at Lindsay Girls’ School at Bambalapitiya on Monday (18). Commander, Security Forces – West on arrival...

Jaffna Soldiers Brush Up English Skills

A three-month long course to improve English Language skills among soldiers serving the Jaffna peninsula got underway at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) auditorium during 10 Dec - 18 Feb 2019. 36 soldiers from various Regiments and Jaffna-based formations were benefited..

KDU Deputy Vice Chancellor Attends Athletic Meet as Chief Guest

Major General Indunil Ranasinghe, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was the Chief Guest for the Inter-House Athletic Meet at St. Mary’s Convent Matara on Friday (8). He was received by the Principal, Rev Mother...

Jaffna Students Given Push Bicycles Free

Canada Branch of the Nadeshwara College Old Boys Association (OBA) in a gesture of goodwill and understanding towards humanitarian projects, being carried out by the Security Forces in Jaffna sponsored the provision of 12 more push bicycles to deserving students at Kankasanthurai Nadeshwara...

14 CBRN Regiment of SLE Stages Demonstration for WHO Course Attendees

Officials and trainees of the WHO Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council, National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention, Disaster Management Centre, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Navy...

Foreign Journalists Learn Army Reconciliation Efforts in Jaffna

Mr Wisam Al Ramah, a journalist in 'Alaan TV' in Dubai, together with three other journalists during a tour in the Jaffna peninsula visited the Security Force Headquarters -Jaffna on Friday (15) with the objective of learning about notions of reconciliation and ongoing other projects.

150 Families & 100 Students Get Incentives for Livelihood & Education

150 low-income group families and 100 poor students in Tikkan, Puddur, Ammandanaweli, Kandaladi and Omadiyamau in the general area, close to the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) in Welikanda were among the beneficiaries of a donation programme, organized by 233 Brigade troops...

Officer Cadets Come to VIR Regimental Headquarters

Officer Cadets of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) as part of their course training modules, made a visit to the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) Headquarters at Boyagane on Sunday (17) and received a comprehensive knowledge on the role and tasks of a Regimental Headquarter.

MIR Turns 12 Years Old: Anniversary Marked with Elaborate Arrangements

Multi religious observances at Kataragama Kiri Vehera, Kataragama Devalaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Wahakotte Roman Catholic Church, Galewela Hindu Kovil and Puwakpitiya Mosque respectively, prior to the 12th anniversary day of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) celebrated on Saturday (16)...