New Chief Field Engineer Assumes Duties

Major General H. R. K. P Peiris during a simple ceremony, rich with military formalities assumed the office of the Chief Field Engineer (CFE) at Mattegoda Field Engineers Headquarters on Saturday (15). He succeeded Major General Dudley Weeraman who relinquished his office after performing a notable service as the CFE.

1 SLSR Troops Clean Hospital Premises

1 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops of the 573 Brigade under command to the 57 Division in Kilinochchi joined hands with civilians in the area and cleaned-up the Kandawali rural hospital and its premises on Tuesday (11) as one more community-oriented project.

SLLI Holds Its Athletic Meet at Anuradhapura

The Athletic Meet of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment, aimed to enhance the sports skills of the Officers and Other Rankers in all regular and volunteer SLLI units got underway at the Public Grounds, Anuradhapura during 3 - 4 September 2018.

English Course for Other Ranks Concluded in Matara

An English course was started for the Other Ranks who were serving in the 58 Division under command to the Security Force Headquarters – West, with the aim of enhancing their writing, reading and speaking ability. The course commenced on 04 June and terminated on Wednesday (5) September at Headquarters 3 Gemunu Watch at Matara.

Goodwill Cricket Tournament in 64 Division Gives Win to 26 GR Team

With the intention of promoting physical standards, endurance, unity and fellowship among Officers and Other Ranks serving Mullaittivu area, the 64 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) conducted a mid-term T20 Softball Challenge Cricket Trophy - 2018, tournament during 11 August to 08 September at 64 Division Ground.

Officers Learn about ‘Transitional Justice’

Arrangements made by the 57 Division Headquarters in Kilinochchi, following guidelines given by Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) enabled more than 100 Officers of 57, 65, 66 Divisions and the Forward Maintenance Area to learn more about ‘Transitional Justice & Its Global Impact’ on Saturday....

Troops Contribute to Mock Tsunami Drills

Military personnel and Policemen of Sri Lanka contributing their share to a mock Tsunami awareness programme, organized by the national Disaster Management Centre (DMC) took part in a drill along the coastal belt in Mullaittivu on the instructions of the Directorate of Operations and Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT).

Newly-Promoted GOC Welcomed in Guard of Honour

The newly-promoted Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya, General Officer Commanding 56 Division was accorded a military salute on Saturday (8) in accordance with military traditions at the 56 Division Headquarters in Vavuniya.

61 Div’s Supply of Artificial Limbs to Civilians Continued

As a continuation of the programme to help the handicapped in Wanni area, troops of the 61 Division launched the second phase for the preparation of artificial limbs for selected handicapped civilians of low-income groups in Madu, Echchankulam and Nanthikadal areas.

Army Personnel Assist National Tree Planting in Bandarawela

Planting Jack splings inside the Army Cantonment premises in Diyatalawa get underway on Friday (7) in Kahaththewela area in the Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat in parallel with the National Tree Planting Project. On the directions of the....