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  • Australian Envoy Receives an Update from Jaffna Commander


    Mr. Jonathan Bonnar, Assistant Director of Country Information Section at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade during a visit to the Jaffna peninsula on Saturday (15) had a meeting with Major General Udaya Perera, Commander Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SF-J). He told the envoy and his team that different groups with vested interests are still instigating separatist ideology by trying to.....
  • Mullaittivu New Army Woman Recruits Begin Training


    Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) instructors and trainers on Monday (17) commenced the Recruit Training Programme for all 29 Tamil women, enlisted to the Army from Mullaittivu district after the Army announced its vacancies for woman recruits. The inaugural speech at the onset of the programme was delivered by Major General Jagath Dias, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu.............
  • UDA Helps Funeral Arrangements of Soldier Killed in Accident


    Urban Development Authority (UDA) of the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development which has been utilizing Army expertise and skills for different urban infrastructure development projects in the western province recently, made a donation of Rs 50,000 to a bereaved family of an Army soldier who met with an accidental death while engaged in.......
     
     
  • Mental Relaxation Programmes are on for All Ranks


    With the intention of promoting Mental Relaxation and Spiritual Development, Directorate of Psychological Operations organized a series of one day and ten day meditation programmes at Siyane International Vipassana Meditation Centre- Kanduboda, Dhamma Anuradha Meditation Centre-Anuradhapura and Dhamma Sobha Meditation Centre- Kosgama for officers and other ranks in the Army.
  • SFHQ-East Conducts Social Activities


    Troops serving the Security Force Headquarters, East (SFHQ-E) carried out several collective projects, including Shramadana campaigns, lunch packet distribution and performances for the benefit of inhabitants in the area. Troops of 16 Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery serving under the 232 Brigade and the 23 Division recently, distributed...... 
  • Officers at SFHQ-KLN Undergo Psychological Skill Training


    More than 25 officers serving the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), as part of their training programme, attended a workshop on ‘Advanced Psychological Skill Training’ during March 17-28 at Ampakamam Training School, Kilinochchi. 25 officers including Commanding Officers and Civil Coordination Officers in the area, attended the training workshop.
  • Signal Troops Salute Chief Signal Officer


    Regimental Headquarters Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) in accordance with military traditions, recently presented a Guard of Honour to Major General K.R.P Rowel, Chief Signal Officer at the Signal Regimental Headquarters in Panagoda upon his promotion to the rank of Major General.
  • Outgoing Indian Consul General's Tenure in Jaffna Appreciated


    On the eve of Mr. V. Mahalingam’s completion of the tenure in Jaffna as the Consul General for High Commission of India, a brief ceremony at Palaly, Jaffna on Wednesday (19) evening said goodbye to him, appreciating his service to the people of Jaffna. Governor for Northern Province Major General (Retd) G.A Chandrasiri, District Secretary for Jaffna Mr. S. Arumainayagam, Mayoress for Jaffna..............
  • Melbourne's Anglican Diocese Visits Jaffna


    The visiting Archbishop Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Rt. Rev. Fr. Dr. Philip Freier and his delegation during a visit to the Jaffna peninsula met Major General Udaya Perera, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) at Palaly on Thursday (20).

  • Special Courses to Enlighten Officers Engaged in Civil Affairs


    Civil Affairs Coordinating Officers serving Brigade and Division Headquarters in the North and East underwent a 10-day training course on ‘Confidence Building Course for Civil Affairs Officers’ at Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) auditorium at Modera, Colombo. Resource personnel from Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs.....