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  • Educational Seminar Helps O/L Students


    211 Brigade Headquarters in Vavuniya on the instructions of the Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W) launched a project to assist G.C.E (O/L) students by conducting a seminar for them at Vavuniya Periyakomarshankulam Maha Vidyalaya on Monday (3). The seminar attended by over 175 students was sponsored by Vavuniya People’s Bank at the invitation of the 211 Brigade Headquarters.

  • Netherlands' Academics to Assist Loan Scheme


    Sri Lankan Association of Netherlands-based academics, in coordination with Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W), have offered their assistance for implementation of a low-scale loan scheme in Wanni for betterment of economic conditions of poor civilians. In order to provide office-bearers of those community-based committees.....
     
  • Army Cricket Team Beats Air Force Rivals


    The Army cricket team, playing in the one day premier league tournament on Tuesday (11) scored a record 6 wicket victory against Sri Lanka Air Force Sports team during the Army’s second match during the tournament. Played at Panagoda Army grounds on Tuesday (11), the tournament was organized by.......
     
  • More Educational Accessories Distributed Among Students


    60 clever Wanni students during a ceremony on Tuesday (5) received gift parcels of school accessories and were subjected to medical check-ups, following initiatives, taken by the 211 Brigade Headquarters under the Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W). Those 60 students of the Madhukanda National School at Vavuniya destriwho have shown exceptional talents in their studies were gifted with bags....
  • Issues Related to Fishing Community Discussed


    Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) on the sidelines of the opening of the IT laboratory at 54 Division, Mannar, met representatives of the fishing community in order to resolve several issues and disputes on December 1. Discussions centered on Kondampiddi fisheries harbor and Vedithalattivu......
  • SFHQ -E Builds House for Low Income Group Family


    Security Forces Headquarters, East (SFHQ-E), giving prominence to community projects, built a new house for a low-income group at Hingurakgoda Church road. It was handed over to the family by 223 Brigade Headquarters after the erection was completed by the troops with the sponsorship provided by the Hingurakgoda Association of businessmen. 
  • Army Personnel Serving Around Jaffna University Premises Withdrawn at VC's Request


    Military personnel serving the areas, surrounding the Jaffna University complex had been withdrawn in response to a request made by the Vice Chancellor (VC) to the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) during a meeting on Tuesday (4). A meeting between Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, Commander, SFHQ-J and......
     
  • Kilinochchi Civilians Get Coconut Saplings & Fishing Trawlers


    Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), aimed at encouraging coconut cultivation in Pattanayankattu village area took steps to distribute more than 2250 coconut saplings among households. On the directions of Major General Udaya Perera, Commander, SFHQ-KLN, the distribution took place on Wednesday (5) in the presence of......
     
  • Grade 5 Scholarship Recipients in Vavuniya Rewarded


    Distribution of gift parcels among students who excelled in the recent Grade 5 Scholarship Examination in the Vavuniya Educational Zone took place on Thursday (6) at Vavuniya Ceylon Catholic Tamil Mixed School (CCTMS) with the coordination of 211 Brigade Headquarters of the Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W).
     
  • Diplomats & UNHCR Official Meet Jaffna Commander


    Two diplomats, Ms Megan Foster, Canadian High Commission Counsellor and Ms Esther Van Nes, First Secretary of the High Commission during a trip down to the Jaffna Peninsula paid a courtesy call on  Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Tuesday (4).