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Brigadier Kahapola Bids Adieu to the Nation & the Army

2019-02-04

The military funeral of late Brigadier P.A.D Kahapola, Director, Human Rights & Humanitarian Law (HR & HL) of the Gemunu Watch Regiment who passed away after a brief illness on Friday (1) took place at Pubudu Playground in Kahapola, Horana Road, Piliyandala Monday (4) afternoon...


55 Division Initiates Donation of Educational Essentials to Jaffna Nagarkovil Vidyalaya

2019-02-03

Following coordination done by the 55 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J), Lion Club 306/C of Colombo-Fort gifted 218 students at Jaffna Nagar Kovil Vidyalaya with cash vouchers to buy school shoes and a large stock...


Bicycle Riders Given Support

2019-02-03

A new introductory project, themed 'Jeewithaye Suwa Vindinna - Paapedi Padinna', initiated by one Mr T.H Peiris, together with six more bicycle riders during their passage along the coastal belt around the country to coincide with the 71st Independence Day entered Kilinochchi areas on 30 January, to be received by All Ranks in 65 and 66 Divisions respectively.


Wanni Commander Initiates Donation of Gift Vouchers to 300 Students for School Shoes

2019-02-03

As a continuation of being supportive for upliftment of educational standards of students in remote Wanni schools, Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander...


Troops Assist Douse Mini Fire in Kandy

2019-02-03

Three Officers and 20 Other Ranks of 8 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) and 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) under command to the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central....


Director HR & HL, Brigadier Kahapola Passes Away

2019-02-03

Brigadier P. A. D Kahapola, Director, Human Rights & Humanitarian Law (HR & HL) of the Gemunu Watch Regiment passed away on Friday (1) following a brief illness at Piliyandala Hospital.His remains are now lying at...


Wanni Troops to Gift New Home for Grade 5 Achiever in Vavuniya

2019-02-01

Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) on an initiative taken by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W) is set to build a new house shortly for the Grade 5 achiever with the highest marks..


661 Brigade Troops Mend Church Roof

2019-02-01

A group of 661 Brigade-based 21 Army personnel, including one Officer in another community project assisted the repair of the roof at Pallai Church in the general area of Pooneryn on Sunday (27).


New Director Rehabilitation Assumes Duties

2019-02-01

Brigadier W.S Rajakaruna, the newly-appointed Director Rehabilitation of the Army assumed office during a simple ceremony on Monday (21) January. He succeeded Major General Shantha Thirunaukarusu...


VIR Headquarters to Get Several New Buildings with Modern Facilities

2019-01-31

A well-equipped residential complex, consisting of a TV room, cafeteria, and a socializing unit, built at the Vijayabhahu Infantry Regiment Headquarters (VIR) at Boyagane was opened on Thursday (31) by....