Kataragama-based Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops after a chase behind a suspicious speeding truck during small hours on Wednesday (26) along Kataragama-Buttala road, arrested two men, carrying carcasses of a big sambur and three full-grown deer, believed to have been shot and killed by the suspects. The detection was made when Lieutenant Colonel M.A Lakshman....
Adding a new dimension to the multifarious development roles, now being pursued island-wide, the Army on Thursday (27) inaugurated another giant quarry project at Hambantota with the objective of supplying slate metal for construction purposes in the South and elsewhere. The first of its kind and magnitude saw its birth, subsequent to an observation, made by the Commander of the Army, during a recent visit to the area and found that non-availability of an own quarry for the Army poses many snags, related to ongoing construction....
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HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa Tuesday (25) afternoon saw for himself how the final batch of displaced people has been resettled in their original places of residence in Mullaittivu, bringing the question of resettlement to a total completion. President Rajapaksa addressing those returnees at Vellamullivaikkal, Mullaittivu said that the Army which has done much in the sphere of re-construction.....
The symbolic Flag Blessing ceremony of the Army at Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, precursor to the forthcoming Army Day (October 10) and 63rd Army Anniversary, will take place on October 1 with the participation of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and representative officers of all regiments in the Army. The customary religious ceremony, led by Ven. Pallegama Sirinivasabhidhana....
With the objective of improving IT and computer knowledge among students in Padavi Sripura region in 62 Division area of the Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W), steps were taken to establish an IT centre at Sripura Rajamaha Vihara premises with the initiatives, taken by 621 Brigade Headquarters and......
A Maternity Home plus a Public Health Inspector’s Office, built with the labour and technical support provided by 572 Brigade and 12 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Army troops at Vishvamadu, Kilinochchi was opened on Sunday (23). Hon Namal Rajapaksa (MP), ceremonially opened the complex, constructed......
More than 150 selected civilians from low income group families in Kandakulam village in 611 Brigade area under 61 Division, Security Forces Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) received gift parcels of ready-made garments and footwear, following initiatives taken by the 61 Division. Expatriate Mr Kanthan Ganeshalingam from London......
At the invitation of the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), Major General L.B.R Mark, Commander Security Forces Headquarters-Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) undertook a tour in Kilinochchi area on Thursday (27). After a brief meeting between both Commanders, they visited S.K Elders’ Home in Kilinochchi.......jpg)
More than 250 officers and other ranks, serving the Security Forces Headquarters-South (SFHQ-S) volunteered to donate blood on Monday (24) during a commemorative programme to mark the third anniversary of the SFHQ-S. Major General S.R Manawadu, Commander SFHQ-S as the.......
Sri Lanka Army Small Bore Rifle Team (men & women), creating a record after absence of five years, won the National Small Bore Rifle Championship-2012 on Thursday (27) during the finals at Welisara Navy Range. Staff Sergeant S.M.M Samarakoon of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) carried away men’s individual championship in......
