New Mess Built by Own Troops Opened

The newly-constructed Other Ranks’ Mess at the 12 Division Headquarters in Hambantota was opened by Major General Nishantha Wanniarachchi, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 12 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) during....

Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival Celebrated in Kilinochchi

57 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized a Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival, together with the District Secretariat in Kilinochchi on Wednesday (11) at Kilinochchi Central College grounds under the....

Vavuniya Garbs New Year Spirits & Festivities

The city of Vavuniya was transformed into a hive of festive activities and atmosphere due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) in the Vavuniya Municipality Grounds on Tuesday (10).

New 66 Division GOC Assumes Duties

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 66 Division, Brigadier Deepthi Jayatilaka assumed duties as the 6th GOC of the 66 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Wednesday (11).

66 Division GOC Relinquishes Duties

Major General Duminda Keppetiwalana, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 66 Division, relinquished his duties on Tuesday (10) to take over another appointment at the Army Headquarters. He completed nearly two years as the GOC in 66 Division, based in Pooneryn where he conducted....

SLLI Celebrates New Year at Panagoda

The Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival was celebrated by Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops with the participation of Officers and soldiers of the SLLI Regiment at the Russel Hyne grounds, SLLI Headquarters in Panagoda Army cantonment on Thursday (12).

Hennanigala Blossoms with New Year Festivities & Aadivasi Community

Remote Hennanigala in the East wore Sinhala and Tamil new year festive garbs on Wednesday (11) in close coordination with the Army, 'Wana Arana Foundation' and members of the indigenous community (Aadivasi).

Army Boxer Wins Bronze in Commonwealth Games

Sri Lanka Army’s Lance Corporal Ishan Bandara of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) won a Bronze medal in the Men’s 52 Kg boxing semi-finals against India’s Gaurav Solanki at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.As of Friday (13) Sri Lanka has won one silver medal and five bronze medals in Commonwealth Games - 2018.

New MS, Major General Ajith Wijesinghe Assumes Duties

Major General Ajith Wijesinghe of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) took over duties as the new Military Secretary (MS) on Thursday (12) amid religious observances and greetings. The new MS lit the traditional oil lamp and symbolically signed the first official document, signifying the acceptance of the new appointment in the presence of.....

SFHQ-E Celebrates New Year in Trincomalee

On account of the forthcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, officers and soldiers of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), together with civil community in Trincomalee area got together throughout Sunday (08) at the Orr’s Hill grounds in Trincomalee and celebrated the New Year giving prominence to age-old traditions and games.