Another 57 Students Complete ATGM Course at ITC, Minneriya

The closing session of the Anti-Tank Guided Missile Course (ATGM) No -51 at Infantry Training Centre (ITC), Minneriya took place on Wednesday (23). 11 Officers and 46 Other Rankers who successfully completed the 2 month-long ATGM- No 51 course from March 19 to May 23 listened to the concluding remarks of......

Spiritual Illumination 'Aaloka Pooja’ at Kelaniya Refreshes Memories of 28,619 Fallen War Heroes

The historic and most sacred Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, sanctified by the visit of the Enlightened One bore the hallmarks of an illuminated paradise of divinities on Saturday (19) as dusk fell when 28,619 oil lamps, symbolizing invaluable sacrifices of all fallen War Heroes.........

Municipal & Urban Council Officials Undergo Army 'Leadership Training'

A training workshop on ‘Leadership Abilities and Positive Attitudes’ for officials in Municipal Councils and Urban Councils was conducted concurrently by Army Officers at Diyatalawa Marksmanship and Sniper Training School, Diyatalawa Volunteer Force Training School, Kalaththewa Armoured Corps Training Centre....

CTS Marks Its 38th Anniversary

The Combat Training School (CTS) in Ampara marked its 38th anniversary in a formal military ceremony and a fellow-lunch treat on Monday (21). At the entrance, Brigadier Dharmasri Kahapola, Commandant, CTS on arrival on the anniversary day was greeted to a Guard Turnout as a military formality. Afterwards, he spoke to the troops and highlighted the importance of the school's progress.

‘Drug Addiction & Prevention’ Lecture Educates Troops in 62 Div- Wanni

A lecture on ‘Drug Addiction and Prevention’ organized by the 62 Division Headquarters on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni got underway at Battalion Training School, Kalyanipura on Monday (14). Lecture assistance to the program was provided by Mr Chamara Pradeep Karunarathne, the Educational and Information Officer of National Dangerous Drugs Control Board and Psychological Counsellor, Ms Iresha Indeewari.

'Abimansala - 3’ War Heroes Practise Mind Healing Mediation

Directorate of Psychological Operations went to Pangolla 'Abimansala - 3' on Friday (16) and assisted to heal their minds by way of conducting a meditation session. Ven Diyasenpura Vimala Thero, a meditation practitioner educated recuperating War Heroes in the place through his ‘Lakviru Spiritual Healing’ project...

56 Div Elle Players Win the Day in Inter-Division Elle Tournament

The annual Inter Division Elle Tournament of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) got underway for three days (May 8-10) was held this year at Sampath Nuwara, Mahaweli stadium on the guidelines given by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni.

'Dansel' at Vellamullivaikkal & Iyakachchi Commemorate Memory of Fallen War Heroes

Army troops serving Vellamullivaikkal areas where the final phase of the humanitarian operations took place in Mullaittivu held a 'Dansela' on Friday (18) on behalf of fallen War Heroes and distributed refreshments among all civilians who were recollecting memories of their departed ones.

Centre for Army Vocational Training Turns Two Years Old

Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa on 10 May 2016 turned two years old and marked it with a series of events that began on Thursday (10).

Kopai Youngsters Join Army Players

Jaffna Kopai area where the 51 Division Headquarters is situated remained as normal as other regular days on Friday (18) despite some attempts were in place to commemorate anti-social elements. Many of the youngsters in the area joined hands together with members of the armed forces to play soccer with them and enjoyed a pleasant day as on other days.