GW Troops Fulfill Their Annual 'Sri Pada' Duties

A group of about 130 Gemunu Watch (GW) All Ranks, including the GW Centre Commandant, Senior Officers, Officers were present at Sri Pada summit at Mahamaluwa when the auspicious statue of God Saman was placed for veneration, heralding the start of the annual pilgrimage season on ‘Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day’ in December 2018.

Kiriwanagama Central Students Learn Army Leadership Skills

An Army-organized training workshop on 'Leadership' for students at Kiriwanagama Central College in Haldummulla Divisional Secretariat got underway during 11- 13 January following instructions given by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake. Major General Ruwan de Silva, Commander Security Forces - Central supported the conduct of the training sessions.

12 Division GOC Takes Leave of His Troops

The outgoing General officer Commanding 12 Division Major General N.D Wanniarachchi to take over his new appointment as the Adjutant General in the Army Headquarters took leave of his troops at the 12 Division Headquarters in Hambantota on Monday (14).

New QMG Assumes Office at AHQ

Major General Indrajith Vidyananda, the newly-appointed Quarter Master General (QMG) at the Army Headquarters assumed office this morning (14) during a simple ceremony amidst Buddhist religious observances. He succeeded Major General Bimal Vidanage who retired from the Army a few days ago. Members of the Maha Sangha, led by Ven Badulle Jinarathana Thero, Incumbent, Sri Gunawardanaramaya, Colombo 2 chanted ‘Seth Pirith’ and invoked....

Mullaittivu’s ‘Senehe Siyapatha’ Project Distributes School Accessories for 400 Students

A few more than 400 flood-affected students at Sugandipuram Tamil Maha Vidyalaya and Irattamadu Tamil Maha Vidyalaya in Mullaittivu through Dialog Axiata sponsorship, organized by the Security Force Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) received school accessories and essentials as relief assistance during a recent ceremony, held at Sugandipuram....

Welioya Students Encouraged to Study Well

Over 135 poverty-stricken students in Welioya Kalyanipuara School with sponsorship given by a group of donors in Hanwella area received shoes, books, accessories and other necessary educational needs during a simple ceremony, held at the school premises on Friday (11). Organized by 621 Brigade troops, the occasion was attended by Brigadier Dhammika Jayasinghe, General Officer Commanding....

Revitalized Basketball Skills in Army Compete in 52nd Senior National Basketball Championship

Sri Lanka Army Male and Female basketball teams shone prominently during the ‘Level 1’ Trophy in the 52nd Senior National Basketball Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation. Sri Lanka Army Men's team was placed in the 3rd place against Hambantota District Team at the finals, played at Air Force Indoor Stadium on....

62 Division Troops Learn 'Gender Equality'

A full-day workshop on 'Leadership and Power', organized by the 62 Division was conducted at Kalyanipura Battalion Training School on Thursday (10) for the benefit of the officers and soldiers serving the area. This programme was conducted according to the directions of Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W) and under the....

Poor Man Supplied with Raw Materials for House Construction

Showing compassion and kindness in response to a plea, made by a helpless civilian in Sivamnagar, Puwarasankulam area, the 61 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni provided a stock of raw materials for completion of his house on Thursday (10). Brigadier K. D. C. G J Thilakarathne, General Officer Commanding....

27 Officers Follow Par-Excellence Course No 2

With the guidelines set out by the Directorate of Training, one more Officers’ Par-Excellence Course (OPEC) recently got underway at the Sri Lanka Artillery Regimental Centre premises at Panagoda Army Cantonment with academic and professional contribution, provided by Senior Officers in the Army who have the passion towards those....