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Jaffna Commander Takes Christmas Gifts to Disabled Civilians

2018-12-28

Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna, adopting a more practical concern towards the needy and commemorating Christmas with a difference, donated a total of 7 wheelchairs to disabled civilians in and around Jaffna on Christmas day (25) after visiting their places of residence. Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi....


Wanni Commander's Initiative with Hemas Outreach Foundation Begins Construction of 7th Pre-school

2018-12-28

Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) which initiated the timely project of establishing pre-schools for the benefit of kids in remote Wanni areas on a concept put into practice by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni....


61 Division Renovates Poovarasankulam-Thunukkai Road

2018-12-28

Considering the difficulties faced by civilians and commuters, 61 Division troops with the blessings of Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SF-W) took steps to repair and restore the Poovarasankulam -Thunukkai road that provides access to thousands of inhabitants in....


171 All Ranks Complete Special Infantry Operation Course-No 66

2018-12-28

7 Officers and 164 Other Ranks who successfully completed the Special Infantry Operation Course No-66 at the Army Training School (ATS) at Maduruoya, passed out in a colorful ceremony on Monday (24). Major General L.M Mudalige, General Officer Commanding....


Another Meditation Programme for Military Personnel

2018-12-28

The meditation practioner, Ven Diyasenpura Wimala Thero, the resident monk at Kanduboda Bavunseth Siyane International Vipassana Bhavana Centre on Thursday (27) at the request of the Army, conducted one more full day meditation programme for a group of 59 military personnel including....


Hundreds Observe 'Sil' on Full Moon Poya Day

2018-12-28

900 plus troops of the Security Force Headquarters-West including Regimental Centers of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps and Sri Lankan National Guard on account of Unduwap Poya Full Moon Day (22) observed ' Sil' at Panagoda Army Temple and attended religious observances throughout the....


Central Troops Assist Procession Carrying God 'Saman' Statue

2018-12-28

A group of 49 Army troops of the 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) serving the Security Force Headquarters - Central on Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day (22) extended their support for carriage of the statue of God Sumana Saman in the procession to be placed atop the Sri Pada which heralds the commencement....


Private Donor Gifts LED Flashlights to 66 Div Headquarters

2018-12-28

A private donor, known to Brigadier G.W.D.K. Jayathilake, General Officer Commanding, 66 Division (Infantry) gifted a stock of 20 x LED flashlights, worth about Rs 156,000/= for illumination of the 66 Division Headquarters at Pooneryn on Wednesday (26).


55 Division Celebrates Its 22nd Anniversary

2018-12-28

55 Division Headquarters in Kadeikadu - Jaffna commemorated its 22nd anniversary on Thursday (20) with its General Officer Commanding (GOC), Brigadier Jayantha Gunarathne, taking a salute in the formal Guard Turnout. A group photograph and an all rank lunch...


224 Brigade Troops provide Assistance to Special Dengue Programme

2018-12-28

Troops of the 224 Brigade in liaison with the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and medical officers of respective areas carried out 'Dengue Prevention Programmes' in Muttur, Thaquwanagar, Iqbalnagar and Aalimnagar areas surrounding Thoppur....