‘Commonwealth Games’ Bronze Medalist Corporal Lakmal Returns to a Rousing Welcome

The weightlifter, Corporal J.A.C Lakmal of the 4 Commando Regiment (CR) of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club who won Bronze in the men’s 56kg Weight category at the 21st Commonwealth Games was welcomed in a simple ceremony at the Colombo Airport on his return to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (11).

57 Division Troops Distribute Saplings

57 Division troops under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), distributed over 15,000 saplings among civilians in Thiruvaiaru and Vaddakachchi areas in the Killinochchi district in order to encourage the growth habit and boost their day-to-day living standards. 16 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops....

24 Division in Ampara Celebrates Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival

24 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), giving prominence to ancient traditions, celebrated ‘Bakmaha Ulela’ with their beloved families and close relatives for the second consecutive year at the 24 Division Headquarters on Wednesday (11) in Ampara. The ‘Bakmaha Ulela’ commenced....

Army Personnel Educated on Indigenous Agriculture Management

The certificate awarding ceremony of the training programme on Indigenous Agriculture Management Course ‘Hela Govikam’ got underway at the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at the CAVT, Kala Oya for selected 35 Army personnel on Tuesday (10). This agriculture course was designed.....

Kilinochchi Commander amid Military Formalities Relinquishes Office

A ceremonial Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour, presented by troops of the 24 Gemunu Watch (GW) Regiment and 9 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) greeted Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, the outgoing Commander.......

Army’s Ishan Bandara Enters Semi Finals in Commonwealth Games

Sri Lanka Army’s Ishan Bandara has won the Men’s 52 kg Boxing quarter final against Lesotho’s Thabo Molefe at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The Army Boxer, Lance Corporal Ishan Bandara of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) now enters semi-final rounds, and is assured of a medal....

Jaffna Soldiers Celebrate Sinhala & Hindu New Year Festival

Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival which symbolizes cultural unity between Sinhala and Tamil communities organized by the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) got underway on Monday (9) at Polsewana playground in Jaffna under the guidance of Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces.....

CAVT in Kala Oya Offers New Year Treat to Civil Employees

To coincide with the New Year spirits, Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa in Kalaoya offered a lunch treat and gift parcels to its civil employees during a ceremony at the CAVT, Kala Oya on Monday (9).

Kilinochchi Troops Mark Their Sinhala & Hindu New Year

The Sinhala and Hindu New Year festive season across the country made its entry to the Iranamadu tank bunds on Monday (9) with all Officers and soldiers of the Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi, under command battalions and FMA – Kilinochchi joining hands together with one another to celebrate the auspicious event.

MIR Celebrates New Year at Dambulla

The Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival was celebrated by the Mechanized Infantry Regimental (MIR) troops with the participation of residents of Dambulu- Halmillawewa and neighbouring villages at the Dambulu Halmillawewa School grounds on Monday (9).