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  • Army Finds Donors for Mullaittivu Kuruvil Tamil Vidyalaya Library


    Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT), commanded by Major General L.B.R Mark, fulfilling a long-felt need of the library at Mullaittivu Kuruvil Tamil Vidyalaya, donated a large consignment of books with the support given by a few philanthropists, resident in the US. The donation, worth more than Rs 1 lakh was coordinated by Major General L.B.R Mark.....

  • New Archway to SLAC Regimental Hqrs Adds Grandeur

     
    The Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) wore festive garbs on Monday (10) when the SLAC’s Colonel of the Regiment, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army ceremonially opened the new archway (gate) to the premises during a fitting ceremony. The Chief Guest on the occasion, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya upon receipt by the SLAC Centre Commandant.....
  • Army's Most Modern Eco-Friendly 'Lāya Safari' at Yala Joins Thriving Tourist Industry

     
    Opening up a new vista of congeniality and hospitality, the Army-owned newest holiday resort in the deep southern wild, ‘Lāya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala bordering the Yala National Sanctuary is now ready for service. At the invitation of Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, Hon Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa attended the ceremonial opening of ‘Lāya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala.....
     
  • Army's Most Modern Eco-Friendly 'Lāya Safari' at Yala Joins Thriving Tourist Industry

     
    Opening up a new vista of congeniality and hospitality, the Army-owned newest holiday resort in the deep southern wild, ‘Lāya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala bordering the Yala National Sanctuary is now ready for service. At the invitation of Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, Hon Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa attended the ceremonial opening of ‘Lāya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala today (9) as the Chief Guest.
  • Commander Inspects Operations at Army Owned Quarry & Metal Crusher


    Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army Sunday (9) afternoon took time off to visit the Army’s mega slate metal crusher at Hambantota which was recently opened. The quarry, able to produce 30 cubes of slate metal per hour, perhaps the one and only quarry to do......
     
  • Inter Regiment Swimming & Water Polo Championship Ends With New Hopes


    The Inter Regiment swimming championship tournament of the Army was held on a grand scale at Army Physical Training School Swimming Pool at Panagoda Monday (10) evening, witnessed by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest on the occasion. Swimmers from 18 Regiments during......
     
  • SF East Conducts Workshop on Eradicating Drugs and Child Abuse


    A workshop on prevention and eradication of the use of drugs, Child abuse and support to  groom younger generation to become worthy citizens was conducted in Ampara area by the Security Force Headquarters - East recently (8). The workshop presided by the Security Force Commander East Major General Lal Perera with the participation of many relegious and......
     
  • SLAC Seva Vanitha Musical Fiesta Draws Huge Crowds

     
    A musical fiesta staged by Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) Seva Vanitha Unit with the intention of raising funds for those SLAC War Heroes either killed in action or received injuries was held recently at Bishop's College auditorium. Former Commander of the Army General R. De S. Daluwatte (Retd) attended the occasion as the Chief Guest at the invitation of both.....