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Colombo University's Grandeur Restored by ESR Troops

Pioneers in the revival of rare architectural designs in the country, to be in parallel with ongoing city beautification project of the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, left a one more landmark in Colombo this morning (3) when troops handed back the Army-renovated university’s central building of imperial value, popularly known as ‘Mathematics building’ at the University of Colombo to its authorities.
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.
Kilinochchi Troops Together with Hindu Devotees Mark 'Maha Shiva Rathri'

Hindu devotees and Army troops joined hands together on Thursday (27) to mark ‘Maha Shiva Rathri Day’ during a special ceremony at Kilinochchi Kandaswami Hindu Temple. Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, Security Force Headquarters, Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), together with.....
Troops Pay More & Buy Cow Milk from Jaffna Farmers

Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) in order to help elevate living standards of Jaffna people has begun to buy cow milk from Jaffna farmers for its Yoghurt production, paying higher rates for a milk litre. 5 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) troops at Kankasanthurai accordingly buys milk at the......
Low-Income Families Receive Dry Ration

Selected 250 low-income families of Uniyamkulam village in Kilinochchi received dry ration parcels, each worth of Rs. 3,500/= during a brief ceremony, headed by General Officer Commanding, 57 Division on Sunday (02). The donation was organized on the directions of Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe......
More Community Welfare Projects by 511 Brigade

Troops of the 511 Brigade of Ottahapulam, Atchuvely, in one more of its community welfare programmes, offered lunch to inmates and the staff of “Fernham” certified college, Atchuvely. The place run by Children and Women’s Bureau is looking after 34 children under probation......
Renovated Varnavil Sri Murukkanda Vidyalaya Building Handed Over to Students

With financial assistance of ‘Pedistro’ Organization, Varnavil Sri Murukanda School main building in Puthukudiyiruppu Educational Zone was renovated by troops serving 23 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) of 682 Brigade in 68 Division under Security Force Headquarters, Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT)......
Resettlement of Inmates in Open Welfare Centers Discussed

Ms. Agnes Asekenye-Oonyu, Head of United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Sri Lanka during a meeting with Major General Udaya Perera, Commander, Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Thursday (27), discussed ways and means of resettling those still staying in open welfare centers in the peninsula.
Double Delight for Army SC in Jaffna

The Army football team created history by winning both the Cargills Food City FA Cup and the Champions of Champions trophy beating the DCL champs Air Force on penalties to become champs of champions of champions in front of more than 10,000 football fans in Jaffna. Both......
Troops Show Gratitude to Kegalle Schools for Provision of Accommodation

On a personal directive, given by Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, 583 Brigade Headquarters, has taken steps to show the Army gratitude to 8 schools for temporarily accommodating about 4500 Army personnel who took part in the recent Independence Day celebrations in Kegalle......