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  • State Sector Officials Enlightened on Use of 'Harmony Centre' at Kilinochchi


    A group of state officials from the District Secretariat for Kilinochchi had a cordial meeting with Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, Security Force Headquarters, Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Friday (14) with a view to receiving an update on multifaceted humanitarian services, being provided by......
     
  • Canadian Envoy Told About Attempts to Incite Public for Violence


    During a trip down to the peninsula, Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Ms Shelley Whiting with a view to receiving an update in relation to security matters, met Major General Udaya Perera, Commander Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ - J) at SFHQ-J, Palaly on Thursday (13). He told the visiting envoy that some interested elements are......
     
  • SFHQ-C in Diyatalawa Marks its First 'Birth Day'


    Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), headquartered at Diyatalawa, had its first 'birthday' celebrated on Friday (14), giving prominence to a series of religious observances, interactive sessions with troops, etc. On the directions of Major General U. A. B Medawala, Commander, SFHQ-C, the 1st anniversary events, got underway on 7 March 2014 with 'Seth Pirith' chanting with.......
     
  • Katchchathivu St Anthony's Feast Draws Record Nos of Devotees



    A record 6000 devotees, including 3100 Indians who arrived in Katchchathivu island in the country's northern seas in 95 vessels attended the annual feast of the St Anthony's church in Katchchathivu Sunday (16) morning. Pastor of the Delft Island Mission Rev. Father Amalraj Gnanaprakasan and......
     
  • Army Troops Erect New Pre-School for Veheratenna Kids with Financial Donations


    The long-felt need for a pre-school building at Veheratenna, the village in Vavuniya with newly resettled people, was fulfilled, following initiatives taken by Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the support of financial donation, provided by Mr Roshan Mahanama, now a well-known International Cricket Umpire......
     
  • 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......
     
  • 125 Pints of Blood Donated


    On a request made by Vavuniya Blood Bank and with the guidance and coordination of 211 Brigade Commander, a blood donation camp was organized by the troops serving the 211 brigade under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) on Friday (14). The blood donation was conducted with the assistance of Medical Officers at Vavuniya Blood Bank.



  • Commander Delivers Opening Address at OCDC Seminar


    The bi-annual Seminar of the Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) at Buttala, themed on “Evolution of war fighting and Adaptability of Armed Forces” was held at OCDC Auditorium on Monday (17) morning. Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the seminar session was welcomed by Brigadier A.W.M.P.R. Seneviratne, Commandant, OCDC.
     
  • Mullaittivu SFHQ Organized Inter-School Cricket Tournament Attracts School Cricketers

     
    Troops of 591 Brigade organized a 50 over Inter- School Cricket Tournament on a suggestion made by Major General Jagath Dias, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT), got underway amidst a large gathering of cricket fans and school students at Mullaitvu Maha Vidyalayam and Mullaitivu Public Ground  on Saturday (15).