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  • Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Preaches in Polonnaruwa


    The ‘Sammabimani’ spiritual programme, conducted by Ven Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera, meant to enhance moral development of the general public, got underway at Prathiba Hall, Manampitiya in Polonnaruwa on Tuesday (9). The programme, facilitated by the Army was organized on the directions of Major General Lal Perera.....

  • SFHQ-C Troops Follow Basic Computer Course


    The Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-C) with the motive of further expanding knowledge on Information Technology (IT) among troops serving SFHQ-C areas, commenced a basic Computer course for troops at the SFHQ-C premises on Thursday (11). On the directions of......
     
     
  • Massive Crowds Enjoy Mini Tattoo at Mallawi


    Mini Army Tattoo’ at Mallawi, served by the troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), held at Yogapuram Public Ground during December 10-11, drew a massive crowd of spectators as it was the first time a huge spectacle of this nature was staged in that area. 65 Division troops facilitated the conduct of the show which comprised of......
     
  • Wanni Troops Receive Updates on Welfare Measures Implemented


    Hundreds of troops serving the 54 Division, 62 Division and 21 Division and the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) assembled at their respective Headquarters to listen to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake on Friday (12).  Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, SFHQ-W welcomed the visiting Commander.....
     
  • Army Troops in East Do More Community Projects

     

    Troops of the 221 and 222 Brigades under the 22 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-E) conducted more ‘Shramadana’ campaigns as community service projects while continuing their post-war period responsibilities towards the nation. 6 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops organized two ‘Shramadana’ campaigns to clean the premises at Samudragiri Pichchamal Rajamaha Viharaya.........
  • UNIFIL in Lebanon Salutes Sri Lankan Peace Keeping Contingent in Medal Parade



    The Medal Parade of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the prestigious military ceremony that appreciates the exemplary dedication, made by any specific contingent, took place recently at the UNIFIL Headquarters, Naqoura, Lebanon where the Sri Lankan contingent, was honoured awarding medals. 
     
  • Commander Addresses Troops in North-Bound SFHQs & Divisions


    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), Security Force Headquarters-Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) and the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), gathered together to listen to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake who were present to speak to them with the end of the year.  
     
     
  • Engineers' 'SALEBA' Opened in Grand Ceremony


    Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army at the invitation of Major General Udaya Nanayakkara, Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) on Thursday (11) ceremonially opened the newly-erected SLE swimming pool, ‘SALEBA’, the Sappers’ Leisure Bay at Mattegoda SLE Headquarters.
     
  • Medical Clinics at Kaddaikadu & Uduthurai Treat Civilians

     
    With the support of a group of medical officers from the ‘Nawajeewana’ Medical Center, comprised of Dr. Jayan Steepan, Dr.J Jayasheelan, Dr.Giridara, the 4 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLMC), conducted separate medical clinics at Uduthurai Maternal Clinic on Friday (12) and Kaddaikadu Roman Catholic Tamil School on Saturday (13).

  • Workshop on 'Leadership & Moral Development' for School Prefects Conducted


    A Two-day workshop on ‘Leadership & Moral Development’ for school prefects of the Jaffna area was conducted by religious leaders and senior Army officers of the Security Force Headquarters Jaffna (SFHQ-J) at Thalsevana Holiday Resort, Kankesanthurai. It was organized with the purpose of improving personality, leadership and moral qualities of the young generation in Jaffna area during (Dec 9-10).