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President Opens Architecturally Unique New Building at Colombo DSC & Gives Away Prizes

President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest graced the opening ceremony of the new primary school building and the prize-giving at Defence Services College (DSC), Malay Street, Colombo 2 this morning (25).
Secretary Defence Mingles With 'Deyata Kirula' Visitors Before Visiting Army Exhibits

As massive crowds continue to throng Kuliyapitiya from all corners of the island to view exhibits at 'Deyata Kirula-2014' mega exhbition with extended dates, Police and Security Forces have been compelled to further strenghthen crowd-controlling measures on the site after implementing new ad hoc avenues inside for sight-seers as an alternative step to ease the congestion.
Countdown to Final 'Ranaviru Real Star' Mission IV Kicked Off with First Segment

The countdown to the year's mega talent show, "Ranaviru Real Star" Mission IV with its first 18 finalists began after opening the SMS channel for voting Wednesday (26) night at Ratmalana Sri Lanka Air Force base studio. None other than its conceptual architect, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development, together with Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army.....
Army Medalists in Lusofonia Games Awarded Cash Incentives

Army athletes who brought Gold, Silver and Bronze medals home after competing in the recent Lusofonia Games in Goa, India were lauded and rewarded with cash gifts, following instructions of the Commander of the Army during a special event at Adjutant General’s office on Wednesday (26) at Army Headquarters.
Asgiri Mahanayake Thero Invites Hindu Clergy to Visit Kandy

A cordial interaction between North-based Hindu clergy and Ven Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Mahanayake Thero of Asgiriya Chapter, took place at Jaffna on Wednesday (26) with the participation of several Buddhist monks, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), Deputy Inspector General of the Police Mr Pujitha Jayasundara and several senior officers.
62 Div New Kitchen Now Opened

The renovated main kitchen complex at 62 Division Headquarters at Welioya was opened on Wednesday (26) by General Officer Commanding, 54 Division Brigadier K.M.U Wijeratne at the invitation of 62 Division Headquarters. 62 Division General Officer Commanding, 622 Brigade Commander, senior officers and other ranks participated in the opening ceremony.
12 Div and SFHQ - C Learn More about 'Humanitarian Law'

12 Division Headquarters under the Security Force Headquarters in order to enhance knowledge on ‘Human Rights and Humanitarian Law’ on Wednesday (26), conducted a seminar with the participation of officers and other ranks serving the Headquarters. The lecture, delivered by Mr D.M.R Dissanayake, Coordinating Officer......
Commander-in-Chief Keen on Historic Army Photos

President Mahinda Rajapaksa Friday (28) evening took time off to freely visit the Deyata Kirula - 2014 mega exhibition site at Kuliyapitiya, along with several Ministers and public officials in the midst of massive crowds. During his stay at the site, President Rajapaksa took a keen interest in visiting the Army zone in the exhibition, calling at each and every segment.
Secretary Defence Mingles With 'Deyata Kirula' Visitors Before Visiting Army Exhibits

As massive crowds continue to throng Kuliyapitiya from all corners of the island to view exhibits at 'Deyata Kirula-2014' mega exhbition with extended dates, Police and Security Forces have been compelled to further strenghthen crowd-controlling measures on the site after implementing new ad hoc avenues inside for sight-seers......
New Air Force Chief Recalls Memories with Army Commander

Just three days after assumption of duties, the new Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal K.A Gunatilleke Monday (3) afternoon paid a courtesy call on his Army counterpart, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake at Army Headquarters. Military honours, including a Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour greeted the visiting guest on arrival at the Army Headquarters.....