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  • External Affairs Minister Tours Kilinochchi


    Minister of External Affairs Hon G.L Peiris on Friday (12) toured Kilinochchi area with the intention of receiving an update on development work in progress. During his stopover at Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), the Minister had a discussion with state officials, tri-service and Police personnel and received a comprehensive knowledge on ongoing infrastructure development projects.

  • SFHQ-W Joins Clean-up Drive to Mark Army Anniversary Day


    The 63rd anniversary and Army Day (October 10) celebrations at Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W) commenced on Wednesday (10) after the message of the Commander was read out at the SFHQ-W premises. Afterwards, Brigadier A.K.P Wickramasinghe, Brigadier Administration, on behalf of the Commander, SFHQ-W, together with officers and other ranks, commenced a clean-up campaign at Vavuniya Army Field Hospital complex as one more segment of the day’s programme.
  • Atugoda Sumangala Students Interact With Jaffna Hindu College During Trip


    With the prime objective of promoting goodwill, understanding and reconciliation between the North and the South, the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently organized a four-day north-bound excursion for students at remote Atugoda Sri Sumangala Maha Vidyalaya in Kegalle District. Those students from 9, 10 and 11 year classes   during their tour in Mannar, Jaffna and Kilinochchi......
  • SAARC Armed Force Officers on Goodwill Tour Meet Commander

     
    Six Officers and 38 Cadet Officers of the Military Forces in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, currently on a goodwill visit to Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at his office Monday (15) evening.  Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, receiving them warmly at his office underlined the importance of further strengthening cooperation that exist among SAARC countries with the.....
  • Wedding Bells Ring for One More Dependent War Hero

    Totally blind Lance Corporal Anjana Karunasiri of 8 Gajaba Regiment (8 GR) on Friday (12), began to live together with Nirasha Dulakshi of Rathnayakapura, Nikaweratiya in wedded bliss, in front of a distinguished gathering of well-wishers, including none other than the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, himself. War Hero, Lance Corporal Karunasiri as the final battle for peace was reaching its climax.....

  • SFHQ-W & 54 Div Facilitate Transport of the Remains


    Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) after the 54 Division Headquarters, brought to the notice of the death of a poor civilian, made all arrangements to bring the remains from Colombo to his house at Vedithalathivu on October 4 at Army’s expense. The poor family......
     
  • 54 Division Soldiers Offer Assistance to Overcome Family Loss


    Army soldiers serving the 541 Brigade under 54 Division in Mannar swiftly responded to the occasion and offered their maximum support to relieve a bereaved family of their deep sorrow in Viddathalativu, Mannar. The untimely death of the one and......
     
  • Kilinochchi Canteen Construction Begins


    A spacious canteen, designed for both officers and other ranks alike is to be a reality soon at Kilinochchi Security Forces Headquarters complex. The corner-stone for construction of this long-felt need of the headquarters was laid by a senior officer, serving the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Saturday (13) at auspicious hour.


  • SAARC Armed Force Officers on Goodwill Tour Meet Commander

     
    Six Officers and 38 Cadet Officers of the Military Forces in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, currently on a goodwill visit to Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at his office Monday (15) evening.  Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army.....