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  • Army Benevolent Fund Directorate Website Launched


    Directorate of Army Benevolent Fund, responsible for additional welfare of Army personnel launched its maiden website, www.army.lk/dabf on January (1) morning during a simple ceremony at the Directorate premises at Panagoda.



  • SFHQs in Jaffna & East Organize X'mas Carols


    Jaffna and East Security Forces Headquarters (SFHQs) on account of X’mas festival conducted separate Carol, Prayer services and choirs during the season. 55 Division Headquarters in Vettalakerny, covering Kevil and Kadaikadu village areas launched a mobile Carol service with the participation of a Santa Claus during December 24 – 25. Distribution of gifts among civilians and children during pauses while the float was moving evoked fun and interest throughout the whole night.
  • Mannar Patients Given X'mas Gifts


    More than 200 patients receiving treatment at Mannar District Hospital on account of X’mas received gift parcels following sponsorship, extended to the Army by the People’s Bank, Mannar. With the blessings of the Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W), the 54 Division Headquarters with the support of 543 Brigade organized the treat to the inmates on the eve of X’mas day as a gesture of goodwill and mutual understanding. 
  • SFHQ-KLN Begins New Year Work with Determination


    Pledging to work harder and more diligently in the New Year 2013, Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) commenced the year’s first working day after a get-together over a tea table on Tuesday (1). Major General Udaya Perera, Commander, SFHQ-KLN personally met all ranks during the meet and congratulated each of them...
  • SLA Service Corps Hockey Team Carries Championship for the First Time


    The Inter Regiment Hockey Championship – 2012, organized by the Sri Lanka Army Hockey Committee, chaired by Major General V.U.B Nanayakkara got underway during December 27 – 28 at Kotahena St Benedict’s College grounds. Six best teams, selected using league method included Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA), Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment...
  • Relocated SVAB Bakery with Luxurious Cafeteria Facilities Opened


    Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at the invitation of the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) Thursday (3) morning opened the new Army Bakery and the cafeteria relocated at Manning Town, Narahenpita during a simple ceremony. Mrs Manjulika Jyasuriya, President, SVAB welcomed the Chief Guest, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on arrival at the venue and conducted him to unveil the plaque to mark the occasion.

  • Dawn of New Year Marked at Army Hqrs with State Service Pledge & Formalities

    Sri Lanka Army Headquarters - Colombo greeted the dawn of the first working day of the New Year-2013 during a customary ceremony on Tuesday (Jan 1), amidst traditions and military formalities. Hoisting of the National Flag as well as the Army Flag, amidst rhythms of auspicious drums (Magul Bera), followed by recital of the National Anthem and the Army Song....

  • Army Provides Contribution to New 'Sanghawasa' Construction at 'Dharmayathanaya'


    Sri Lanka Army, which is all the time prepared to provide all possible assistance to places of religious significance for their development or restoration work in compliance with the visionary ‘Mahinda Chinthanaya’ policy statement, extended its monetary assistance to the Bauddhaloka Mawatha ‘Dharmayathanaya’ in Colombo 7 on Thursday (3).
  • Troops Restore Road Movement in Less than Two Days


    Kilinochchi-based 7 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI) troops rose to the occasion and immediately restored a road patch, damaged due to surging flood waters in Konavil, Akkaranayamkulam area that crippled transport between Konavil-Suniyamkulam. Gushing waters, experienced in this area in the past few days completely washed away a road length of about 25-30 ft in Konavil area on Konavil-Suniyamkulam road, turning it impassable for vehicles.
  • SFHQ-W Commences Work in New Year with Commitment to Service


    Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W) commenced its work in the New Year after reading out the state service commitment pledge before the customary tea party. Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, SFHQ-W at the outset of the day’s formalities raised the national flag, together with the hoisting of the SFHQ-W flag by Brigadier General Staff at SFHQ-W before the state service commitment pledge was read out.