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  • Annual Festival of Kannagathevi Temple Given Support


    The annual festival at Veeramanikkathevanthurai Sri Kanngathevi temple of Myliddy was held on Tuesday (30) with attendance of a large number of Hindu devotees in the area. Troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J), together with temple authorities organized this ceremony and facilitated the movement of devotees in to the area since it is situated in the High Security Zone.
  • Designated Diplomats Visit Kilinochchi & Jaffna


    A group of designate Ambassadors and High Commissioners for Sri Lanka, who are currently on a familiarization visit to the north visited the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Monday (29) as a part of their orientation programme to receive a first-hand experience before taking office overseas. The 22- member delegation, led by Mr. M.R. Kiegel, Director.....

  • Thrilling & Scaring '4 x 4 Expedition' Set to Kick Off



    The newest and exciting ‘4 x 4 Expedition 2015’ on wheels, introduced and organized by Sri Lanka Army’s Commando Regiment (CR) with the catchy slogan ‘Experience Sri Lanka with Commandos’ is well geared to launch its second mission on August 2, it was announced at a special Media briefing Thursday (2) evening at Nelum Pokuna auditorium.
     
  • New Air Force Chief Arrives at Army Headquarters

    The newly-appointed Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, paid his first formal visit to the Army Headquarters to call on Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army Tuesday (30) morning. A formal Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour, presented by troops of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) at the Ministry of Defence grounds greeted the guest who inspected......

     
  • Bodhi Pooja Programme at Kilinochchi Held


    Troops serving the Forward Maintenance Area- Kilinochchi (FMA-KLN), together with 6 Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) troops under the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized a Bodhi Pooja programme on Thursday(02) at Wevusiri Viharaya, Kilinochchi on account of Adhi Esala Poya Day.

  • Bodhi Pooja Programme Invokes Blessing


    Troops of the 12 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) serving  the Security Force Headquarters- Mullattivu (SFHQ- MLT) organized a Bodhi Pooja on Wednesday (01) at the Muladeepa Viharaya on account of Esala Poya Day. Venerable Polonnaruwe Thilakarankara Thero, Chief Incumbent at Kiriibbanwewa Temple conducted a sermon for the troops and invoked merits on fallen War Heroes and blessings on disable soldiers, serving Army personnel and their family members.
     
  • Major General Jagath Wijethilleke Passes Away After a Brief Illness


    Major General Jagath Wijethilleke, Commissioner General of Rehabilitation passed away on Saturday (04) evening after a sudden illness. Major General Wijethilleke, who has served a number of key appointments in the Army, has been the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation since 2013. His remains are lying at Jayaratne parlour. His funeral rites will take place on Tuesday (07) evening.

  • 'Gunner Supercross-2015' Thrills Crowds at Minneriya



    Sri Lanka Artillery’s pet project, ‘Gunner Supercross - 2015’ motor racing event at Minneriya Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) track, got underway on Sunday (5), amid a huge gathering of about 25,000-30,000 spectators and well-known drivers and riders.
  • Commander Condoles on the Death of Major General K.J Wijethilleke


    Funeral of late Major General K. Jagath Wijethilleke RWP USP ndc psc, Commissioner General of Rehabilitation who passed away after a sudden illness on Saturday (4) takes place on Tuesday (7) at the General Cemetery, Borella with full military honours. Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva expresses his profound sorrow and immense grief on the demise of Major General K. Jagath Wijethilleke of the Sri Lanka Engineers who has held a number of key appointments in the Army and served the nation with dedication and commitment. A Special Order of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, issued through the office of the Adjutant General.....