A 20-member delegation from Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC), the highest military institution for training of senior military officers in Nigeria, now in Sri Lanka on a goodwill familiarization tour for the first time in the history of both Nigerian and Sri Lankan armed forces, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army....
Bank of Ceylon (BoC), in response to a requirement projected by the (V) Security Forces Headquarters, South recently installed an ATM machine inside the Panagoda Army Cantonment premises for use of Army personnel. This machine installation prevents a large number of cantonment residents from proceeding to Homagama town or elsewhere for financial needs any longer.....
Following an initiative taken by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), troops of the 1 Gajaba Regiment (GR) renovated and restored the dilapidated Bhikku living room (awaasage) at Nabadagasdigiliya Sri Neegrodharama temple at Oyamaduwa......
The remote Mankendy village in the 611 Brigade area under Madu Divisional Secretariat in the 61 Division Headquarters had a surprise on Wednesday (25) when 43 families were gifted with solar power operated electricity generating circuit, thanks to patronage of Jaffna-based ‘Gods Own Children Foundation’ with the coordination of the ‘New Dawn Energy Solutions’ Company Limited..jpg)
Generosity of the prefects (2011/2012) at St Peter’s College Colombo resulted in the donation of a new class room to the Roman Catholic School at Iranapalai, Puthukkudirippu. Troops serving 68 Division commanded by Brigadier K.J Wijetilleke, General Officer Commanding constructed the new class room building which remained a long-felt need.
Mannar based 54 Division Headquarters under the guidance of the Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W) organized several mammoth Sinhala and Hindu New Year festivals for all civilians, resident in the whole of Mannar District, following directions, given by Brigadier M.A.M Dias, General Officer Commanding, 54 Division.
Over 100 youngsters and school students in Jaffna showing an enormous interest and enthusiasm on Monday (30), took part in a special workshop on ‘Wrestling’, coordinated and organized by the Army Wrestling Committee under the supervision of the Army Directorate of Sports. 
Cornerstones for construction of a function hall plus a War Memorial at Boyagane, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) Headquarters took place recently during a brief ceremony. Major General R.V Samarathunga, Colonel of the Regiment at the auspicious hour on Friday (27) laid the foundation stone during a brief ceremony..jpg)
A mammoth musical show, coloured by a host of popular vocalists and artistes recently entertained hundreds of troops serving 52 Division Headquarters in Jaffna immediately after conduct of a special Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival. The event at the 52 Division Headquarters sports ground, organized by 52 Division troops on the instructions of their General Officer.............
