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PACOM Augmentation Delegation Visits SFHQs

2018-04-08

The US Pacific Command (PACOM) Augmentation Team of the Embassy of the United States of America for Sri Lanka visited the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), SFHQ - Wanni, SFHQ - Killinochchi and SFHQ-Mullaittivu during past few days and met respective Security Force Commanders at their offices and had several rounds of discussions relevant to the Army.


SLA Sportsmen Win Third Triathlon Championship - 2018

2018-04-08

The induction of the Army’s third triathlon championship - 2018, involving Swimming, Cycling and Running simultaneously over various distances continuously took place on Monday (9) on the sea beach at Senigama in Hikkaduwa.


Pooneryn Civilians Join Hands with Troops in New Year Festival

2018-04-08

With the intention of promoting religious and cultural reconciliation and peace among all communities, 66 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized a Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival at Old Dutch Fort grounds.....


VIR New Year Festival Held with New Spirits

2018-04-08

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season across the country made its entry to the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment grounds in Boyagane, Kurunegala on Saturday (7) as both officers and soldiers of the VIR Headquarters joined hands together to.....


11 Division Troops Offer ‘Gilanpasa’ to Visiting Thai Monks

2018-04-08

11 Division troops were generous enough to offer refreshments (Gilanpasa) to a delegation of Thai Buddhist monks and nuns who are currently on a mission to Sri Lanka with the intention of praying peace for the people of Sri Lanka.


Army Men & Women Swimmers Carry Away Overall Championship in 5 Km Open Water Swimming - 2018

2018-04-07

Sri Lanka Army men and women swimmers secured the championship in the 5th annual 5 km Open Water Swimming Championship Ambalangoda - 2018, organized by.....


Corporal Lakmal Wins Bronze in Commonwealth Games

2018-04-05

The Weightlifter, Corporal J.A.C Lakmal of 4 Commando Regiment (CR) of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club won a Bronze medal in the men’s 56kg Weight category at the 21st Commonwealth Games, now underway in the Gold Coast, Australia on Thursday (5).


East Troops Educated on Cyber Crimes & Social Media

2018-04-05

The Directorate of Information and Technology (DIT) conducted an awareness programme on ‘impact of social media & cyber crimes’ at the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) auditorium on Thursday (5). Participants were educated on.....


'Mr Jaffna - 2018' Goes to Private Arachchi of the 7 GR

2018-04-05

The Grand Finale of the bodybuilding competition 'Mr. Jaffna - 2018' was held at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) auditorium on Thursday (5). Among Seventy five competitors, fifteen competitors were selected into the final round.


New Chief of Staff Interacts with ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ Dependent War Heroes

2018-04-05

Major General Dampath Fernando, Chief of Staff at the Army Headquarters in order to be familiar with rehabilitation centres where dependent War Heroes are housed, went to Attidiya-based ‘Mihindu Seth Medura....