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  • Army's First Gymnastic Tournament, a Big Success

    The finals and the closing ceremony of the first-ever Inter Regiment Gymnastics Tournament (novices) in the Army, organized by the Army Gymnastic Sport Committee, took place Friday (23) evening at Panagoda Army Cantonment. Major General S.R Manawadu, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, South witnessed the final encounter as the Chief Guest.

  • First Foreign President to Attend a PoP at Diyatalawa SLMA: Commander Warmly Receives Maldivian President & His Entourage


    At a time Sri Lanka-Maldives bilateral relationships and developmental cooperation are on a very strong sound footing, His Excellency, the President Mohamed Nasheed of the Republic of Maldives arrived at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (26) to a warm welcome, following a cordial invitation extended to him by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya to be the.....
  • Army Wrestlers Bag National Amateur Championship


    Sri Lanka Army emerged Champions in the recently-held National Amateur Wrestling Championships after the team scored 28 points to secure the first place. The tournament was held from 21st to 23rd December.
  • Maldivian President's Gracious Presence at Diyatalawa SLMA Adds a New Leaf to Its History

    The Army’s premier seat of learning, Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) at Diyatalawa was honoured and received one more feather in its cap on Tuesday (27) when it had the most rare and distinguished honour of welcoming the first-ever foreign President to the year-end Commissioning Parade (Passing out Parade) as the Chief Guest. A total of 189 Cadet Officers, including one Maldivian in SLMA Intakes No 72, 72B, SC 18C, Lady Intake (10) and Intake Vol 50 graduated in the colourful ceremony. 

  • First Foreign President to Attend a PoP at Diyatalawa SLMA: Commander Warmly Receives Maldivian President & His Entourage


    At a time Sri Lanka-Maldives bilateral relationships and developmental cooperation are on a very strong sound footing, His Excellency, the President Mohamed Nasheed of the Republic of Maldives arrived at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (26) to a warm welcome, following a cordial invitation extended to him by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya....
  • Tsunami Victims Remembered in Trincomalee


    The 7th year after the Tsunami tragedy was commemorated jointly by the 22 Division Headquarters, Trincomalee and the People’s Bank, giving priority to religious observances and distribution of books among Sunday Daham school students.The alms-giving to 24 Buddhist monks, selected from different temples, took place at the Trincomalee People’s Bank office premises on Monday (26) after the national observance.....
  • Mannar Troops Mark X'mas Giving Gift Parcels to Patients


    54 Division troops in Mannar marked the holy birth of Jesus Christ with a series of humanitarian projects in the area. With the support from the Christian Association at People’s Bank in the 543 Brigade area and various donors, troops distributed gift parcels to over 250 inmates receiving treatment in the Mannar District Hospital on Friday (23). In addition, Christmas Carols were presented jointly by...... 
  • Negombo Hospital Staff Offers Schols to Ranaviru Children

    Negombo District Hospital staff, concerned about the well-being of children of fallen War Heroes in Negombo and its suburbs recently organized a programme for distribution of scholarships among those children. The simple ceremony that awarded 12 scholarships.....

  • Carols & X'mas Programmes Organized by 22 Division Hqrs Draw Mammoth Crowds

    Several choirs from leading Trincomalee churches joined hands together with the 22 Division Headquarters to mark Christmas and Season’s compliments as one more community project of the Army, aimed at fostering goodwill and reconciliation among all ethnicities, living in the district. An elegantly-decorated and well-lit float with Christmas choirs aboard......