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112 Brigade Holds Its New Year Fest

112 Brigade Headquarters at Diyatalawa under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) in coordination with the Army Volunteer Training School had their Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival, held at SFHQ-C Rondow Grounds on Tuesday (8).
Vellamullivaikkal West Wears Festive Garbs

Civilians in close cooperation with the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) conducted a Sinhala Tamil New Year festival at Vellamullivaikkal West Playgrounds on Sunday (6). Nearly 3500 people and 500 members of the armed forces gathered, to take part in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival, organized under the supervision of the 681 Brigade.
More Information on Medical Fund & Welfare Facilities Enclosed with April Pay

A novel information sheet that contains details on the new medical fund (Suwasahana Aramudala), welfare bus service, loan facilities, etc, has been introduced to all ranks, enclosed with their pay slips beginning April 2014. The new brochure explains medical insurance scheme for Army personnel, possibilities for hiring of Army coaches, made available at concessionary rates as well as other benefits.
112 Tri-Service Warrant Officers Meditate

A group of 112 Warrant Officers of all three forces, following an initiative taken by Army Directorate of Psychological Operations at Army Headquarters, participated in a full-day meditation retreat at the Kanduboda Siyane International Vipassana Meditation Centre.
Traditional Food Values to be Re-introduced at Army's First Exhibition of Culinary Arts & Skills

All is set to open the first-ever grand Exhibition of Culinary Arts and Skills of Army personnel (Hela Viru Rasa Udanaya - 2014) in Nuwara Eliya, beginning April 15 when the area adorns festive garbs during the seasonal ‘Wasantha Udanaya’ in the coming week, announced Major General U.A.B Medawela, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), the chief organizer behind the initiation of the programme, on a conceptual......
Visiting Pakistan's General Goes to Jaffna

As part of his itinerary in Sri Lanka, General Rashad Mahmood NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs Staff Committee (CJCSC), Pakistan, currently on a five-day visit, arrived at Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Thursday (10). During his brief interaction with Major General Udaya Perera, Commander, SFHQ-J, the visiting Pakistan’s senior military officer received an update on the current security situation and other matters of importance.
May New Year - 2014 Usher In Fresh Thoughts, Happiness & Prosperity !

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, all Senior Officers, Officers and Members of the Civil Staff wish all of you a very Happy & Prosperous New Year in 2014 !
Army Headquarters' New Year Festival Held in Full Swing

The festive atmosphere across the country on account of the forthcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year made its presence at Colombo Malay Cricket Club Grounds throughout Friday (11) morning when both officers and soldiers at the Army Headquarters, got together to commemorate the event by holding a New Year festival, giving priority to traditional and fun-making folk games and collective events.
Mega Culinary Exhibition of the Army Begins in N'Eliya

The first introductory exhibition of culinary skills of Army personnel ‘Hela Viru Rasa Udanaya - 2014’, through which attempts are made to re-introduce traditional food varieties, was declared opened at Nuwara Eliya Tuesday (15) morning as one more spectacle of the ongoing 'Wasantha Udanaya' festival in the hill country.
Work Begin After New Year at Army Headquarters; Commander Meets Inmates in Hospital

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake together with senior officers this morning (16) inaugurated the first formal working day of the New Year at Army Headquarters during a brief ceremony. Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake after lighting the traditional oil lamp invited all present at the location to share new sweetmeats and milk rice (Kiribath) laid on tables at the premises.