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'Manusath Derana' Goes to Kandawalai with Multifaceted Community Projects

2018-12-12

The mega relief providing ‘Manusath Derana Charity Progarmme-Kandawalai’, launched by 'Derana' TV got off the ground on Saturday (8) at Ulawanur Thampirasa College in the Kandawali Divisional Secretariat area in Kilinochchi with a multitude of community-oriented projects.


SLRC Offers Training to Army Personnel

2018-12-11

A group of 32 Army personnel, including 15 Army members of the 58 Division of the Security Force Headquarters -West (SFHQ-West) underwent a 10-day long (Nov 26 - Dec 7) training on videography, lighting, editing and camera use at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) at the request of the...


Wheelchair Expedition 'Perseverance' Finished in Point Pedro Challenging 'Challenges in Life'

2018-12-11

The adventurous wheelchair War Hero, Corporal Gemunu Karunarathne of 6 Gajaba Regiment who challenged challenges in life covering his planned distance of 576 km from Point Dondra to Point Pedro within 8 days arrived at his final destination, Point Pedro on Tuesday (11)...


More Sniper Trainees Receive Graduation in Awarding Ceremony

2018-12-11

The eight-month long Sniper Training Course – 20 at Diyatalawa Sniper Trainers' School had its Passing out Parade (POP) and Badge Awarding Ceremony on Monday (10) during a ceremony. 11 foreign Military Officers and Other Ranks from five countries, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal and Zambia....


66 Division Commemorate Its 9th Anniversary

2018-12-11

66 Division Headquarters in Pooneryn of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) commemorated its 9th anniversary on Monday (10) at the Divisional Headquarters under the guidance of Brigadier Deepthi Jayathilake, General Officer Commanding, 66 Division.


SFHQ-J Initiative Gets Exclusive ‘Jack Park’ in Palaly

2018-12-11

Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) in coordination with the Lions Club 306 B2 and Hadabima Authority after entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has allocated nearly 10 acres inside the Palaly Army cantonment for cultivation of more than 500 Jack saplings, in the so called....


513 Brigade Troops Help Civilians Cure Eye Sight Ailments

2018-12-11

Two Mobile Eye Clinics were conducted for civilians at Wadukkodei Hospital and Karainagar Subramuniam College by troops under command to the 513 Brigade of the 51 Division on Friday (7) and Saturday (8) respectively. These eye clinics were organized under the supervision of Major General Roshan Senevirathne....


64 Division, Now Equipped with its Own Auditorium

2018-12-11

Fulfilling a long-felt necessity of the 64 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-Mullaittivu, an initiative taken by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 64 Division Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera resulted in the construction of a new auditorium for meetings, conferences, workshops, etc inside the....


VIR Inter Battalion Hard Ball Tournament Kicked Off

2018-12-11

The inter battalion hardball tournament of the Vijayabahahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) was held during 28 November to 6 December at Regimental Centre Cricket Ground in Boyagane following concept of a Major General Ajith Kariyakrawana, Deputy Chief of Staff and Colonel of the Regiment VIR.


Certificates Awarded in Ceremony of SIO Refresher Course No - IX at Battalion Training School Kalyanipura

2018-12-11

The Refresher Course (No - IX) conducted for Special Infantry Operations (SIO) for already qualified 02 Officers and 75 Other Rankers of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni and Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu concluded on Friday (06) at the....