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Army Has So Far Released 23,773.62 Acres of Private Lands

2018-12-19

Sri Lanka Army in line with the President’s directives on the release of civilians’ lands in the North and East, hitherto being used for security purposes has so far freed a total acreage of 23,773.62, belonging to civilians during the period between May 2009 to meet with 31 December 2018 deadline set out by...


SF - MLT-organized Christmas Carols Reverberate in Church

2018-12-19

Christmas Carols, organized by the Security Forces Headquarters -Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) got underway on Tuesday (18) at the Saint Peter's Church in Mullaittivu with the blessings of church authorities and close coordination of Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander Security Forces – Mullaittivu...


Ministry of Finance & Mass Media Officials Receive 'Army Leadership' Training

2018-12-19

A group of 30 state officials of the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media on Saturday (15) were at Ganemulla Commando Regiment Headquarters to undergo a one day training session on ' Leadership and Positive Thinking' in order to receive a further exposure...


Inter Division Bicycle Race - 2018 of Wanni Security Forces Gives Win to 21 Division Cyclists

2018-12-19

In order to further promote enhancement of physical robustness and energetic power of young souls and minds of the troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W), a novel Inter-Division Bicycle Race -2018 was introduced on a conceptual suggestion of Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, SF-W on Friday (14).


SFHQ-J Supports Commemorative 'Pinkama' at Sri Naga Vihara

2018-12-19

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) extended their full cooperation for conduct of the one-year commemoration ceremony of the former incumbent at Jaffna Sri Naga Viharaya, Ven Meegahajandure Gnanaratana Nayake Thero, held at the Sri Naga Viharaya premises in the Jaffna town on Tuesday (18).


Central Troops Educated on 5S Concept

2018-12-19

A comprehensive lecture on 5S concept was delivered to the troops of the Security Forces – Central (SF-Cen) on Tuesday (18) at SFHQ-C auditorium in line with the directives of the Commander of the Army.


582 Brigade Supports Lions' Club Medical Camp in Bulathsinhala

2018-12-19

Following patronage, extended by Colombo Lions' Club-306-C 2, 582 Brigade troops on the guidelines given by the General Officer Commanding, 58 Division, Major General Sudath Perera launched a multi-faceted community welfare project at Bulathsinhala, Dewamulla Primary School premises for the benefit...


Buttala OCDC Seminar Sessions End in Certificate Awarding Ceremony

2018-12-19

Brigadier Manjula Karunarathna, Deputy Commandant at Buttala Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) delivered the concluding comments and the vote of thanks in the OCDC's 12th Seminar on ‘Contemporary Strategic Environment in the Region and the Role of Military Commanders’...


Jaffna Choirs Perform with Security Forces to Mark Forthcoming X'mas

2018-12-19

Jaffna-based Army troops, in a show of goodwill and reconciliation on Monday (17) staged tri-lingual Christmas Carols at St. Mary's Cathedral in Jaffna with the participation of a number of choirs in the peninsula as one more religious cum community project. The programme showcased many features...


Meditation Trains Attidiya 'Mihindu Seth Medura' Inmates

2018-12-18

One more round of meditation, conducted by Ven Diyasenpura Wimala Thero under Lakviru Meditation project trained inmates and staff at Mihindu Seth Medura on Friday (14) at Attidiya. 4 Officers and 48 other rankers in the venue attended for this meditation programme.