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  • Troops Together with Villagers Renovate 13-km Long Road


    Troops belonging to 612 Brigade and 61 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W), together with civilians in the area, renovated the 13-km long road stretch from Naddankandal to Mundimurippu Junction during a four-day Shramadana......
     
     
  • Poomalanthan Re-settlers Receive New Houses

    Five more new houses, built by Army troops at Poomalanthan Grama Seva Division in Madhu area for re-settled people were vested with them during a simple ceremony on Friday (21). 613 Brigade which has undertaken the task of building houses for resettled people who had their own land......
     
  • School Principal Impressed with Army's Gratitude Writes to Commander

    Principal at Kuliyapitiya Ilukhena Gunananda Maha Vidyalaya, in a letter addressed to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, has commended the exemplary conduct of troops, who temporarily resided in the same school premises during ‘Deyata Kirula’ mega exhibition......

  • 'Victory Day' Preparations in Matara Come Under Scrutiny


    Sri Lanka’s ‘Victory Day’ (May 18), more popularly dubbed as the second Independence Day of the Nation which brought about durable peace after defeating the 30-year long brutal terrorism, is to be held this year in Matara on a grand scale for the first time. This milestone ‘Victory Day’ is dedicated to salute Tri-service, Civil Defence Force and Police War Heroes who at the expense of their precious lives, legs and limbs, defended the Nation’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and unitary status, exactly 5 years ago.
     
  • Jaffna St. Patrick's College Honours Major General Luxman David


    Appreciative of his more than three-decade long service and commitment to the country, Jaffna’s reputed St. Patrick’s College on Thursday (13), felicitated her illustrious alumnus, Major General H. Luxman David, one of the most senior officers of the Army during a grand ceremony at the College premises.    
  • 'Victory Day' Preparations in Matara Come Under Scrutiny


    Sri Lanka’s ‘Victory Day’ (May 18), more popularly dubbed as the second Independence Day of the Nation which brought about durable peace after defeating the 30-year long brutal terrorism, is to be held this year in Matara on a grand scale for the first time. This milestone ‘Victory Day’ is dedicated to salute Tri-service......
     
  • Kilinochchi Troops Conduct Medical Camp Plus Beauty Culture Workshop


    With the purpose of further improving health levels and sustenance of good health conditions among students in Pooneryn area, a medical camp was organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ - KLN) on Wednesday (12) at Pooneryn Central College. The Medical Camp was organized by the 66 Division under.......
     
  • Director General Infantry Inspects Battalion Training & Delivers Lecture


    Major General A. W. C. B. B. Rajaguru, Director General Infantry inspected the 6th  Gemunu Watch (GW) Battalion Training Programme at 58 Division Training School, Katukeliyawa on Wednesday (12). During the visit ,Major General Rajaguru conducted a lecture on ‘Management and Leadership’ in order to enlighten the attendees.

  • Chief of Staff Inspects Admin Matters


    Major General Chrishantha De Silva, Chief of Staff on Friday (14) undertook an administration inspection at Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps (SLAPC) Headquarters at Pelawatta, Battaramulla and spoke to the officers and other ranks, serving there. A Guard Turnout at the main entrance to the SLAPC Headquarters greeted the visiting......