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Newly Promoted Two Star General Welcomed

2018-07-24

Major General Bhathiya Daulagala was honoured in a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour on his promotion on Friday (20) at the Home of Gajaba Regiment, Saliyapura.


Kilinochchi Troops Learn More on ‘Environmental Conservation’

2018-07-24

A lecture conducted by an expert on ‘Eco Friendly Volunteers and Environment Conservation’ at the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ – KLN) educated more than 350 troops on Friday (20).


Kilinochchi Troops Continue with Shramadana Campaigns

2018-07-24

Troops under command to the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) took part in a few CIMC projects in Kalvilan and Koddeikakddiyarkulam areas on Friday (20) with the participation of a large number of troops.


Jaffna Troops Clean Kovil

2018-07-24

A ‘Shramadana’ campaign was conducted at Mavaddi Puram Kovil - Jaffna prior to conduct of the annual ‘Pooja’ of the temple on Monday (16). A large number of troops under command to the 515 Brigade participated in the event.


Pre-School Construction in the Wanni Continues

2018-07-24

The 6th pre-school, to be built in coordination with private sector donors in the Wanni area commenced on Friday (20) during a simple ceremony, held in Mahakachchikodiya area. To be in line with the ongoing construction of pre-schools under the ‘Piyawara’ project...


61 Div Takes Initiative for School Construction & Renovations

2018-07-23

In another move of reconciliation and ethnic harmony, troops of the 61 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the sponsorship of Mr Sajeewa S Fernando, General Manager, Royal Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd took steps to build the new main...


Kannaki Amman Pooja Assisted

2018-07-22

As another move to promote reconciliation and religious harmony, a “Paththini Pooja” (Kannaki Amman) was organized jointly by the troops and Hindu devotees in the area of Omanthai during 10 -16 July, following an initiative of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 61 Division....


Newly Promoted Division GOC Welcomed in Guard of Honour

2018-07-22

The newly promoted Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, General Officer Commanding 59 Division was awarded a military salute on Monday (16) in accordance with Military formalities at Mullaittivu 59 Division Headquarters. 1st Sri Lanka Light.....


Army Chess Players Do Well in SSC Open Tournament

2018-07-22

In the recent SSC Open International Rating Chess Championship - 2018, Army chess players did well and secured first place (unrated category) and the 12th place in the overall championship tournament. Accordingly, the Army ‘A’ group...


Army Holds Workshop for State Employees in Negombo

2018-07-21

A workshop on ‘Leadership and Skill Development’ designed, for state employees of Negombo Municipal Council got underway at Army Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS), Diyatalawa during 19 – 22 July. A total of 47 state employees....