Major General Wikramanayake’s (Rtd) Funeral on Wednesday (11) with Military Honours

The military funeral of late Major General D.J De S Wickramanayake (Rtd) of Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) who passed away on 29 September in Australia will take place on Wednesday (11) at the General Cemetery, Colombo at 3.00 p.m.

Army Recruitment for Other Rankers Begins

Recruitment of Other Rankers (male/female) of the Sri Lanka Army is now underway by the Directorate of Army Recruiting at the Army Headquarters. All those wishing to join the Army as Other Rankers are requested.....

643 Brigade Troops Provide Lunch Treat

Troops of the 643 Brigade in the 64 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) offered a special lunch recently to the children and staff in ‘Anpu Children’s Home’ at Mullaittivu.

26 SLNG Troops Contribute to World Children’s Day

Troops of the 26 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) under the 522 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) recently donated school items for needy children in Karampaham Government Tamil Mix School (GTMS) and Vinayagar pre-school on account of the Children’s Day.

CAVT Distributes More Spectacles among the Vision-Impaired

Another community welfare project, organized by the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa, covering the people in Nawagaththegama area, got underway on Friday (6) at Ralapanawa Primary School premises.

Forthcoming ‘Army Para Games - 2017’ to be Competed by Foreign Athletes

Differently able Army War Heroes of our times, rich with unswerving moral courage and insatiable aptitude for multiple athletic skills, are to showcase their talents in the forthcoming ‘Sri Lanka Army Para Games - 2017’, scheduled to be held during November 22-24 at Diyagama Stadium, Homagama.

Jaffna-based 7 SLAWC Members Entertain Inmates at Kaithady Home for Adults

Inmates at Kaithady ‘Shanthi Nilayam’ State Home for Adults recently had a day of entertainment and fun when the members of the 7 Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (7 SLAWC) of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) called at the Home for Adults.

Psy Ops Goes to SFHQ-KLN for Awareness Programme

One more awareness programme on ‘Drug Prevention’ was conducted by the Directorate of Psychological Operations of the Army at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ- KLN) during 2-4 October.

Army Wushu Player Wins Bronze in 14th World Wushu Championship in Russia

Sri Lanka Army Wushu player, Corporal Laxman Gunasekara of the Sri Lanka Army Wushu Federation represented the 14th World Wushu Championships - Russia and bagged a Bronze medal in the Men's ‘Sanda’ event under 48 kg category showing his.....

4 VIR Troops Assist Renovation of Roofs of Jaffna College

Troops of the 4 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) under the 523 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) recently provided their assistance to renovate the roofs of two buildings at Drieberg College, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna. At the request of the Principal of Drieberg College....