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SFHQ-KLN Implements Entertaining Event & Grade 5 Seminar for Kilinochchi Youngsters

Security Fore Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), continuing their reconciliatory and life improving projects for the greater benefit of the common masses in and around Kilinochchi launched two more projects in the weekend. With the intention of providing entertainment to the youth and the general public in the area......
Yakkala & Alawwa 'Ranaviru Apparels' Applaud Their Achievers in Glittering Ceremony

Sri Lanka Army-managed Ranaviru Apparels Industries at both Yakkala and Alawwa which have now gained international standards after their simple founding in the 1990s, once again saluted their workforce, mainly the differently able War Heroes for their excellent contribution to the phenomenal growth of the industry in the year 2013 during a glittering ceremony at the BMICH on Tuesday (22).
Curtains Come Down on SLAVF Athletic Championship

More than 3000 sports-loving officers and other ranks in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) vied with each other in the finals of the Inter Regiment Athletic Championship Tournament, held during July 15-17 at Colombo Sugathadasa Stadium. The tournament, competed by 20 male teams and 5 women’s teams...........
Army Underwater Warriors Introduce First Diving Course

Special Forces (SF), combat divers of the Army who introduced the first Diving Training Course to the Army, following daring experiences they have had in Nanthikadal lagoon during humanitarian operations, recently held their first formal Passing out Parade for newly-trained divers in a colourful event at 2 SF Headquarters at Nayaru, Mullaittivu.
21, 22 & 23 Division Troops Learn about 'Dangerous Drugs'

Troops serving 21, 22, 23 Divisions of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) listened to a series of lectures on ‘Drug Abuse & Prevention from Addiction to Dangerous Drugs’ during July 8-10 with the coordination done by Directorate of Psychological Operations at Army Headquarters. Following instructions of the Commander of the Army, these lectures were organized by Brigadier B.H.M.A Wijesinghe, Director, Directorate of Psychological Operations in close coordination with the SFHQ-E.
Secretary Defence Joins 'Ifthar' Ceremony with MoD Officials

A traditional 'Ifthar' ceremony, organized by Ministry of Defence and Urban Development took place at Hotel Taj Samudra Wednesday (23) evening with the participation of Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development as the Chief Guest. The ceremony......
Stage Set for 'Ranaviru Real Star - Mission IV' to Go on the Boards

The stage is now set for the year’s mammoth final ‘Ranaviru Real Star - Mission IV’ at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday (July 26) with seven tri-service contenders, entering the fray for supremacy. As the final countdown has begun, a Press Conference at Colombo Kingsbury Hotel, headed by the spectacle architect, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development, briefed the Media on Wednesday (23), setting out arrangements and announcing award of unmatched gifts to the winner and the finalists.
Yakkala & Alawwa 'Ranaviru Apparels' Applaud Their Achievers in Glittering Ceremony

Sri Lanka Army-managed Ranaviru Apparels Industries at both Yakkala and Alawwa which have now gained international standards after their simple founding in the 1990s, once again saluted their workforce, mainly......
Cadet Training Course for SLAVF Professionals Begins

For the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Army, a Cadet Officer Training Course for professionals and scholars of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) was inaugurated at Diyatalawa Volunteer Brigade Training School. The inaugural ceremony 'Api Army' project was held under the patronage of Major General Lalith Daulagala, Commandant, SLAVF.
Wanni Soldiers Compete in Athletic Tournament

With the objective of further promoting athletics among troops serving different Divisions of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W), an Inter Divisional Athletic Meet got underway for two days (July 22-24) at Sampathnuwara Mahaweli Playground. The Inter Divisional Athletic Meet was inaugurated by General Officer Commanding......