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  • Children in Jaffna Orphanage Visit Their Sister Orphanage at Kilinochchi

    A group of children of the Kannan Orphanage in Kopay, Jaffna visited their sister orphanage, the Kannan Fellowship Orphanage at Mulankavil, Kilinochchi on Friday (3). A total of 40 children and staff of the Kannan Orphanage joined the visit. 651 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) provided lunch.......

  • MIC Conducts Personality Development Workshop


    Karandeniya Headquarters-based Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) troops on the directions of the Army Headquarters conducted a workshop on Personality Development for ‘students’ at Karandeniya Central College at the MIC Regimental Headquarters (RHQ) in Karandeniya on 30 June. Professor Praneeth Abeysundara, former Head, Department of Sociology & Anthropology......
  • 'Bodhi Pooja' Programme Held at SFHQ-C


    Troops serving the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), together with 8 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) troops organized a ‘Bodhi Pooja’ programme and a sermon on Wednesday (1) at the Mula Bodhi Kande Viharaya on account of Esala Poya Day. Venerable Habarakada Aariyagna Thero of Kahagolla Monastery.......
     
  • School Amenities Distributed among Low-Income Students


    A simple ceremony, to distribute school amenities among 15 students of low-income families attending Sagarapura Sinhala Vidyalaya in Kuchchaweli area, was held on Monday (29) morning at the school premises. An officer representing the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment distributed school amenities among students. Moreover, a few officers also took part......
     
  • New Outdoor Volley Ball Court & Complex with Museum Opened


    The new volleyball court and the museum built in the 21 Divisional Headquarters premises of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) were opened on Friday (3) during a ceremony, headed by Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, SFHQ-W. Construction of a volleyball court in each Division was a proposal, made by Major General Boniface Perera, Chairman......
     
  • Student Officers at DSCSC Treated to 'Iftar' Dinner


    Student officers of Islamic faith studying at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda, conducted a special ‘Iftar’ (breaking of fast) ceremony on account of forthcoming Ramazan festival on Friday (3) at the DSCSC Officers’ Mess.
  • 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.
  • 3 SLSR of SFHQ-C Attend 'Sil' Programme


    Troops of 3 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) serving the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) organized a religious programme on account of the Esala Full Moon Poya day (June 1) at the Sangamiththa Meditation Center, Nuwara Eliya. Ven. Abepura Dammika Therani of Sangamiththa Meditation Center conducted the sermon and meditation programme for all......
     
  • Amidst Full Military Honours Major General Wijethilleke Bids Farewell



    Major General K. Jagath Wijethilleke RWP USP ndc psc, Commissioner General of Rehabilitation whose ‘life became the Army or vice versa’ during his distinguished career spanning more than 34 years, bade farewell to the Nation in a military funeral Tuesday (7) evening, amidst a mammoth gathering of his military comrades and other mourners at the General Cemetery, Borella.
     
  • '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. The exciting event, the pride of the Regiment of SLA was held for the 10 consecutive year with the collaboration of the Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association (SLADA).