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Troops Build New House for a Needy Family in Pulmudai

2017-11-01

62 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the financial support of the ‘Siddhartha Foundation’ at Thalagala meditation temple built a new house for an underprivileged family living in Virujayapura village in Pulmudai and vested it in the family on Friday (20) during a simple ceremony.


141 New Recruits Pass Out from Veditallativu Training School

2017-10-31

Commando Regiment Special Warfare Training School (CRSWTS) of the Commando Regiment in Veditallativu, Mannar on Saturday (28) added one more contingent of specially trained 141 new recruits (Course No. 5) to the Army upon completion of their basic training. Those recruits were awarded merit certificates after they passed out.....


6 (V) SLAWC Troops Provide Shoes to Barathipuram Students

2017-10-31

Expanding the multiplicity of community-oriented welfare roles, members of the 6 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) volunteered to offer 87 pairs of shoes and socks to the value of Rs 62,600/= to selected students at Ramakrishnam....


Members of Armed Forces Join One More Meditation Session

2017-10-31

One more meditation session organized by the Directorate of Psychological Operations at the Army Headquarters to raise spiritual standards as well as mental peace among Officers and Other Ranks of the armed forces, got underway at Kanduboda, Siyane International Vipassana Bhavana Centre on Friday (27).


Signallers Whitewash Rivals in Table Tennis Championship

2017-10-30

Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) won the Championship in the recent Inter Regiment Table Tennis Championship 2017, held during 24 - 27 October 2017 at the Sri Lanka Army Physical Training School premises in Panagoda. A large gathering of talented and national rank players from all regiments in the Army took part in the tournament.


Army Athletes Contribute to ‘Derana’ Little Heart Marathon & Walk

2017-10-30

Army athletes who competed in the recent, ‘Derana’ - organized walk and marathon run, named ‘Little Hearts Walk and Marathon’ in aid of ‘Derana’ Little Hearts Project to build a heart hospital for children on Sunday (29) secured prominent wins against hundreds of rivals.


Troops Assist Conduct of ‘Katina Pinkama’ in Jaffna Naga Vihara

2017-10-29

Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), together with sister services, Police and the Jaffna Municipal Council as in previous years assisted the conduct of the annual ‘Katina Pinkama’ (retreat during rainy season) at Sri Naga Vihara, Jaffna during October 28-29 under the auspices of Ven Meegahajandure Siri Vimala Thero.....


Jaffna-base 17 GW Troops Donate Blood for Patients in Kayts

2017-10-28

Members of the 17 Battalion Gemunu Watch (GW) serving the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) at the request of the Kayts Base Hospital and the Jaffna Blood Bank in the Jaffna Teaching Hospital donated blood on Wednesday (25) to mark its 9th Anniversary at the Kayts Hospital premises for the use of patients in Jaffna.


School Students in Two Remote Pre-schools Given Accessories

2017-10-28

Carefully selected100 pre-school children from low income families in Mullaittivu Districts recently received free school books, school bags and accessories, following an initiative taken by the 683 Brigade of the 68 Division under the Security Force Headquarters.....


Enlistment of Professional Now Open

2017-10-26

Applications have been called to enlist Professional Officers (Male & Female) in different spheres to the regular force of the Sri Lanka Army.The applications will close on 10 November 2017.