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  • Prof Bandoro from Jakarta Admits Sri Lanka's Prospects as a 'Rising Nation'


    Prof Bantarto Bandoro, Institute for Defence and Strategic Research (IDSR), Jakarta, Indonesia in his analysis of Sri Lanka’s post recovery admitted that Sri Lanka within a short span, has made great strides in the field of economy and infrastructure. Commencing his presentation on the theme ‘Sri Lanka, a Nation between the Gulf and ASEAN: a Perspective,’ the Professor extracted what his students told him when asked about Sri Lanka.
  • Tanzanian Professor Draws Parallels between African Nations & Sri Lanka


    Professor Florens DAM Luoga, Associate Professor of Law at the School of Law (formerly Faculty of Law) of the University of Dar Es Salaam and the Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam at present, making a comparative presentation on how development and rise of African nation and Sri Lanka is taking place, drew parallels and challenges that exist.
  • KDU's Two-Day International Symposium Inaugurated


    In the immediate aftermath of the Army-organized year's mega international parley, 'Defence Seminar 2014, the two-day International Symposium – 2014 of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on the theme ‘Expanding Developmental Horizons through.....


  • Commander Seeks Possible Training for Sportsmen and Athletes in the British Army


    Possibilities for exchange of sports programmes and sports training opportunities between Sri Lanka Army and British Army are to be explored in the future through diplomatic channels in the UK as a result of extensive discussions that ensued when Dr Chris Nonis, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner for United Kingdom called on the Commander......
  • Major General Rajaguru, New DGI in Upgraded Infantry PSO Branch


    Major General L.W.C.B.B Rajaguru has ceremonially assumed duties as Director General Infantry at a ceremony, held in the new office amidst Pirith charting of Maha Sanga led by incumbent of Utharachethiyarama Ven Kaduruwe Sugathawansa Thero. Commander of the Army has upgraded Infantry from a Directorate to a PSO Branch effective from 22 Aug 2014.
  • 'Army Para Games-2014' Draws to a Close with New Hopes



    The annual ‘Army Para Games-2014’ that got underway at Sugathadasa Stadium for 3 days came to a close on Friday (22), giving overall victory to Gajaba Regiment (GR) sportsmen despite inclement weather  constraints. Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.......
     
  • SFHQ-KLN Fights War Against Drought


    Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) has been in the practice of distributing water to drought-hit people in Uluwanur, Milawanapuram, Kumaraswamipuram, Mulankavil and surrounding areas, served by the SFHQ-KLN. Using bowsers of the SFHQ-KLN, all Divisions, Brigades and Battalions of......
     
     
  • SFHQ-C Troops Donate Blood


    Security Force Headquarters Central (SFHQ-C) Army personnel organized a blood donation campaign at Sudarshanarama Temple, Obodaella, Bandarawela on Wednesday (20). The event took place, following a request made by Bandarawela Hospital authorities to the Army since the hospital was in need of blood......