US-based ‘Namasthe’ charity organization, in collaboration with the People’s Banka in Vavuniya launched an interest-free loan project for civilians, engaged in agriculture, trade and business. Accordingly, a simple ceremony, aimed at encouraging the masses for specific livelihood promotion projects.....
The new mess building for Warrant Officers (WOs) and Sergeants working for 611 Brigade in Tharanikulam under 61 Division saw its birth during a brief ceremony on Saturday (15). The entire construction, erected by the troops serving the Brigade under the supervision of Engineer Service troops, was brought to completion within two months as a result of assistance given by donors and well-wishers.
Amidst Seth Pirith chanting of Maha Sangha and blessings of well-wishers and relatives, the family of one more fallen War Hero from Megoda Kalugamuwa in Kandy accepted the ownership of a new house, built through funds of the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) on Wednesday (19). This is the 18th new house built by the SVAB for the benefit of War Heroes and their families. In addition, 17 more SVAB funded new houses are still under construction. |
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Championship (Plate) Trophy of the Inter Club Rugby Tournament ‘A’ Division was clinched by Army ruggerites Sunday (16) evening at Havelock Grounds beating their rival, the Police team to 21-19. The Army team secured victory with 02 tries, 01 conversion and 03 penalties, most of them in the second half of the match, witnessed by a large gathering of spectators including....
Northern Province Sports Tournament, organized for the 6th time got underway at Kilinochchi Madya Maha Vidyalaya grounds during two days (Sept 15 -16). Athletic events covering Kilinochchi, Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullattivu Districts were competed by many sportsmen and women, belonging to various sport leagues and teams in those Districts.
The visiting delegation of the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) during their interaction in Jaffna, called on the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) with a view to receiving an update on current affairs and security in the peninsula. Besides their meetings with Jaffna Bishop Most Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Saundaranayagam and District Secretary for Jaffna Mr S Arumainayagam...........jpg)
Tapping untapped artistic talents of hundreds of troops, serving the 52 Division in the Jaffna peninsula, a mega dancing contest, coloured by soldiers and woman soldiers went on the boards recently at 52 Division Headquarters auditorium. 13 dancing groups representing 52 Division Headquarters, 521 Brigade, 522 Brigade............
A group of Parliamentarians attending the Commonwealth meeting in Colombo toured Kilinochchi area recently at the invitation of the government. During a lunch organized at Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), an exchange of mementos between the SFHQ-KLN and delegates took place as tokens of goodwill.
Elaborate preparations to mark the 63rd anniversary of the Army and Army Day (October 10) are now underway, giving prominence to separate religious observances of all four major denominations. The Army, raised in October 1949 as the country’s most formidable land force to be reckoned with, is now comprised of 24 regiments, including volunteer ones and currently engaged in a multiplicity of nation-building development tasks soon after its landmark victory over terrorism in the year 2009. 
