11 GW Troops Take Lead in Providing Medical Care to Needy Civilians

Troops of the 11 Gemunu Watch (11 GW) in the 623 Brigade under the 62 Division held a medical clinic for villagers in the general areas of Marathodai, Katkulam, Unjalkaddi and Pattikudiirippu Grama Niladhari divisions on Sunday (19) at Kirisuddan preschool premises.

Kilinochchi Troops Get Guidelines for ‘Jack’ Planting Drive

Officials of the Sri Lanka ‘Hadabima Adhikariya’ with the intention of educating troops of the Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi (SFHQ – KLN), engaged in the cultivation of 5000 Jack fruit saplings in and around Kilinochchi conducted an elaborate educative programme on ‘seed planting’, ‘use of manure’, ‘watering’, ‘maintenance of its growth’, etc on...

Cricket Tournament among Wanni Civil Clubs Draws Huge Crowds

With a view to further fostering sentiments of goodwill and harmony between civil sports clubs and the Security Forces in the Wanni, an Inter Club Cricket Tournament among ten Sports Clubs in the Wanni region got underway during 16 – 18 August on an initiative of the Commander, Security Forces – Wanni (SF–W) Major General Kumudu Perera.

British High Commission Delegates Meet Jaffna Commander

During a tour to the North, Mr. Neil Kavanagh, First Secretary (Political) and Ms. Jovitha Arulanantham of the Political Office of the British High Commission called on the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi on Tuesday (21).

Horombuwa Bush Fires Under Control

121 Brigade troops of the 12 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) rose to the occasion a few days ago and doused a bush fire that erupted in the general area of Horombuwa in the Moneragala district on the instructions of Major General Rukmal Dias, Commander, Security Forces – Central (SF-Cen).

SLSR Pays Tribute to Fallen War Heroes at Annual Commemoration

Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Headquarters at Ambepussa commemorated fallen SLSR War Heroes during 18 -19 August, giving pride of place to next of kin and children of fallen War Heroes. Major General Piyal Wickramaratne, Colonel of the Regiment, SLSR graced the occasion.....

Thailand’s University Delegation Visits SFHQ-J

A delegation of the Rotary Peace Centre in Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University during a tour to the North called at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Sunday (19) and learnt about the Army’s ongoing reconciliation projects in Jaffna. Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi....

Pooneryn Civilians Offered Free Spectacles after Medical Examinations

A total of 312 needy civilians in Pooneryn, served by 66 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) received eye spectacles free of charge with the sponsorship, provided by the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in Kilinochchi after the need...

Farmers Reach Troops for Renovation of Water Canal

Extending their hand of friendship to uplift living standards of the farming community, troops of the 651 Brigade of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi at the request of the Farmers’ Development Association at Kariyalanagapadduvan completely cleaned...

Army Footballers Play with Civil Clubs in Trincomalee

221 Brigade Headquarters on account of the International Youth Day and also with a view to improving sports skills among the youth in Trincomalee area, organized a football match between the 22 Division football team and Trincomalee’s Town & Gravest Sports Club. The match was played at Fort...