Post-War Achievements, Made with Support of Tri-services Unparalleled, Says Secretary Defence During Kilinochchi Visit for new 'Dagoba' Opening
Unveiling of the pinnacle atop the new Chetiya (pagoda), erected at historic Sri Lumbini Maha Viharaya at Kilinochchi and foundation stone-laying ceremony for a new Pilgrims' Rest, took place Saturday (29) morning amidst a gathering of members of the Maha Sangha, Ministers, State officials, senior military officers, laity, et al, including Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban development and Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army.
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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.......
Hundreds of representative soldier-turned multi-coloured flag-bearers of the Sri Lanka Army, as a precursor to the forthcoming Army Day (October 10) and 63rd Army Anniversary, made their presence felt at sacred Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi precincts Monday (1) morning and marked the commencement of a whole string of commemorative ceremonies.
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Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, together with senior officers, participating in the annual Flag Blessing Ceremony at Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya on Monday (1), ensured that dependent War Heroes, residing at ‘Abimansala’, wellness resort, were not forgotten as the Army’s 63rd anniversary is fast drawing nearer.
Nachchikudah ‘A’ team and Nachchikudah ‘B’ team after competing with nine football leagues in the area carried away the championship and runners-up slots in football, finals of which were played at Mulankavil Divisional Secretariat. The tournament organized by 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) and 11 (V) Gajaba Regiment troops took place at Mulankavil Public Ground. More than 400 sport fans and.......jpg)
Troops of 9 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) under 621 Brigade came forward to assist drought-stricken civilians in Kalyanipura-2 and Gajabapura-9 in Welioya Divisional Secretariat, Mullaittivu District by supplying drinking water for more than a week. Later on, the same troops with......
As one more community-oriented project of the Army, 9 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops in the 612 Brigade Headquarters offered their technical know-how and repaired all defunct ceiling fans in the Sampathnuwara Vidyalaya in the Welioya Divisional Secretariat. Due to lack of resources.......jpg)
Two more new houses, built by 511 Brigade troops serving under the Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J), were handed over to two families with children in Achchuveli and Achelu Colony during a brief ceremony, headed by Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, Commander, SFHQ-J on Saturday (29). The houses, built by soldiers of........
Newly appointed Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, just five days after his assumption of office, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya Tuesday (2) morning at Army Headquarters.