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  • Soldiers Rescue Fisherman from Drowning


    A fisherman about to drown in the sea at Point Pedro was rescued by soldiers serving the 551 Brigade on Wednesday (27) night. The boat with the fisherman, who was trying to place a rope on his boat capsized in the storm. The fisherman who was about to drown was rescued by the soldiers who swiftly jumped into the sea in spite of stormy weather conditions.
  • 12 Division Troops Learn about Computer Knowledge, Disaster Management


    12 Division under Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-C) organized a Computer Course to enhance the computer knowledge among troops serving under the 12 Division from 20 April to 19 May at the 12 Division Training School, Hambantota under the directions of Brigadier W.A.N.M. Weerasinghe, General Officer Commanding, 12 Division.
  • 14 Div & 143 Brigade Troops Contribute to 'Poson'


    Troops of the 14 Division and the 143 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) contributed to the successful conduct of the Poson ceremony by declaring a Poson Zone under the theme of ‘Mihinthalawai Daham Amawai’ in Bingiriya Dewegiri Purana Viharasthanaya, Chilaw opening  to the general public on Tuesday (2). This Poson Zone will be opened till Saturday (6).
  • SFHQ-E Troops Engage in Welfare Projects


    Troops belonging to several formations of the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-E) organized varied welfare projects on Thursday (28). A Shramadana campaign was organized by the troops of 6 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) under the 221 Brigade of 22 Division at Girihanduseya, Thiriyaya on Thursday (28).

  • SFHQ-KLN Troops Commemorate Poson Poya


    Security Force Headquarters- Killinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) troops organized a "Poson" zone at Kilinochchi Central School grounds on account of Poson Poya. A large gathering of Poson sight-seers and devotees in the Kilinochchi area witnessed the colourful and glamorous Poson zone. Moreover, they gathered to the school premises to.............

  • SF-J Commemorates Poson at Sri Naga Vihara Premises


    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) organized a glamorous and fascinating exhibition of lanterns on Poson Full Moon day (2) on account of Poson commemoration. Thousands of sight-seers flocked together to the Sri Naga Vihara premises to witness the magnificent lanterns. A Bodhi Pooja was held at......
     
  • 'Poson Udawai, Daham Amawai' in SFHQ Wanni



    Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) troops organized a Poson zone at the SFHQ premises on account of Poson Poya under the theme ‘Poson Udawai, Daham Amawai’. A large gathering of Poson sight-seers and devotees in Wanni witnessed the colourful spectacle in the Poson zone. In the meantime, sight-seers got a great opportunity...........
  • Kilinochchi Troops Exhibit Buddhist Virtue of Generosity


    66 Division and 573 Brigade conducted commemorative activities on account of Poson on Tuesday (2) in their respective areas with the cooperation of civilians in the area. Troops of the 66 Division organized a Bodhi Pooja to mark Poson Poya and a Dansela in Poonaryn area. Hundreds of sight-seers and devotees of the area......
     
  • SFHQ-E Troops Celebrate 'Poson' Poya Day in Many Formations


    Several formations under the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-E) celebrated ‘Poson’ Poya Day with many programmes. 23 Division organized a ‘Poson’ Zone at the entrance to the 23 Division Headquarters in Punani on Tuesday (02) and Wednesday (03). It was declared open by Major General N.J. Walgama, Commander, SFHQ-E.