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More Community Programmes Launched in East

Troops of the 6 Sri Lanka Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) under the 22 Division of the Security Force Headquarters- East (SFHQ-E) with the intention of helping the community cleaned the Ayurvedic Hospital premises at Nilaweli on Saturday (5). Moreover, troops of the 17 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) under the 23 Division distributed 100 dry ration packets among 100 low-income families on Monday (7).
Ranaviru Commemorative Ceremony Lays Wreaths at Mailapitiya War Hero Memorial

Ranaviru commemorative events were conducted at the Mailapitiya Ranaviru park in Kandy to coincide with “Ranaviru Commemorative month” with a wreath laying ceremony for fallen War Heroes on Saturday (5). It was organized by Central Province Governor’s office and the Ranaviru Seva Authority. Mrs. Surangani Ellawala, Governor of the Central Province attended as the Chief Guest of the ceremony......
Dengue Eradication Programme Launched in Aluthgama - Beruwala

Aluthgama and Beruwala based troops of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West), covering the Municipal Council area of Beruwala, launched a Dengue eradication programme on Tuesday (9) on the directions of Major General U.A.B Medawela, Commander, SFHQ-West. 32 Army personnel, 8 Policemen......
17 Army Cricket Scorers Qualify in Exam

A total of 22 cricket scorers attended a written and oral examination held at the Colombo Science Foundation Auditorium following coordination done by Sri Lanka Army Cricket Committee and Association of Cricket Scorers. 17 attendees out of the total got through the examination and qualified accordingly. Sri Lanka Army Cricket Committee expects to......
Mullaittivu Troops Give Record Quantity of Blood

A blood donation campaign, organized at the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) to coincide with the 6th Anniversary of the SFHQ-MLT and Poson Full Moon Poya Day got underway on Wednesday (3) in coordination with the Mullaittivu Army Base Hospital, Mullaittivu District Hospital and Mullaittivu Blood Bank......
'Foundation for Civilian Bravery' Honours Three Army Personnel & Nine Civilians

The 21^st National Civilian Bravery Awards ceremony that recognizes, honours and felicitates civilians who risk their own lives to save others from peril, gave away lifetime awards to 12 civilians, including 3 Army personnel during a glittering ceremony at Defence Service College auditorium Thursday (11) afternoon.
In His First Formal Address to Jaffna Troops, Commander Reminds Importance of Collective Commitment & Discipline

Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army on Thursday (11) delivered his first formal address to the troops, serving the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) upon his assumption of.......
23 Div Troops Learn on Importance of Energy Conservation

Officers and other ranks serving under the 23 Division Headquarters on Monday (8) gathered together, headed by Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, General Officer Commanding and listened to a lecture on ‘Economical Use of Electricity’ to be in parallel with the ongoing government’s programme on conservation of electricity and power.
Mullaittivu Tamil Recruits as Army Tradesmen Pass Out Amid Parents' Greetings

One more batch of 46 Tamil recruits, enlisted to the Army as tradesmen from Mullaittivu area after having completed their four and a half-month long basic training course, passed out on Monday (8) during a military ceremony at the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) parade grounds.......
Service of Army Civil Employees Appreciated During AGM

Civil employees serving the Army were delighted to welcome Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army to the Annual General Meeting of the Army’s Civilians’ Benefit Association (CBA), held at the Public Library auditorium on Friday (12) as the Chief Guest at the invitation of Mr. Gamini Mahagamage, Director, Directorate of Civil Administration of the Army.