US Embassy Officials Offer Help in CIMIC Training

Two Colombo-based US embassy officials with the objective of providing knowledge on management of civil affairs to Army troops in different courses, held preliminary discussions to the same effect at the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) on Wednesday (31).

Central Troops Support Blood Donation Programme

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) gave their fullest support to conduct a blood donation campaign, held on Wednesday (1) at the Sri Lanka Electricity Board, Peradeniya in Kandy to commemorate its 49th Anniversary. Major General Ruwan de Silva, Commander, Security Forces...

58 Division GOC Attends Foundation-Laying for New Pagoda

On behalf of the Commander of the Army, Major General Sudath Perera, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 58 Division as the Chief Guest laid the foundation stone for construction of the new Stupa at Dharmodaya Purana Viharaya, Yakkalamulla in Galle on Tuesday (31), amidst chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ by members of the Maha Sangha.

Two More Brigadiers Promoted to the Rank of Major General

Brigadier D.K.G.D Sirisena of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) currently serving as Colonel Commandant, SLCMP and the Provost Marshal of Sri Lanka Army and Brigadier U.A.T Hennedige of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR),...

Swiss Ambassador Meets Commander SF-Jaffna

Swiss Ambassador in Sri Lanka, HE Hans Peter Mock paid a courtesy call on Commander, Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J), Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi on Thursday (1), along with his first Secretary (Political), Mr Damiano Sguaitamatti.

Navatkuli Temple Katina in Jaffna Held with Many Devotees

The annual ‘Katina Pinkama’ and the procession at Navatkuli, Sammidhi Sumana Vihara in the Jaffna peninsula got underway during 30-31 October. Troops of the 523 Brigade supported the religious event under the guidance of Ven. Shasthrapthi Hanwelle Rathnasiri Thero, Chief Incumbent....

Military Police Checkpoint Moves into New Building

Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) with the support of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SF-W) moved its vehicle checkpoint at Madu Junction to a new building considering the heavy rush that prevails around the sacred Madu Shrine area.

Workshop on ‘IHL’ Educates Army Personnel

A workshop to educate Army personnel in all formations under the Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-Cen) on ‘International Humanitarian Law’ took place on Wednesday (31) at the Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS) in Diyatalawa.

2 (V) Gajaba Regiment on Its 35th Birthday Supports Veterans & Students in Trincomalee

Troops of 2 (V) Gajaba Regiment (2 (V)GR) on account of their 35th anniversary organized a donation programme at Fort Frederick premises in Trincomalee on Friday (26) with the sponsorship, provided by Captain Ravi Pahalawatte (Retd) who was formerly an Officer in the same Battalion. Donation of wheelchairs, crutches and commode sets and distribution of scholarships...

14 Division Joins ‘Ranaviru Haritha Arana’ Tree Planting

To coincide with the national tree planting drive,’Wanaropa’, 14 Division troops in keeping with the Army-initiated ‘Ranaviru Haritha Arana’ launched their tree planting projects in all units under the Division on Saturday (27). Accordingly, 143 Bridge troops,16 Gajaba Regiment....