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  • 573 Brigade Donates Clothes to Families at Kandaweli


    With the intention of helping the promotion of the living standards of the general public in Kandaweli area, the 573 Brigade of the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized a community project for distribution of readymade garments among families in Kandaweli area on 9 July. Brigadier H.J. Senevirathne, General Officer Commanding, 57 Division provided free garments for the project after identifying the requirements of the families.
  • Chinese Participants in the Exercise Take Leave of the Commander


    Just hours after their return to Colombo upon successful completion of the joint ‘Exercise Silk Road-2015’ between Sri Lanka Army and People’s Armed Police of China, several officers from the Chinese Peoples’ Armed Police (PAP) paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva at......
  • SFHQ-West Celebrates -œIftar-


    Officers and other ranks of Islamic faith serving at the Security Force Headquarters-West (SFHQ-West), conducted a special ‘Iftar’ (breaking of fast) ceremony on account of the forthcoming Ramazan festival on Tuesday (14) at the main auditorium, Regimental Headquarters, Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC). 6 officers and 75 other ranks serving the SFHQ-West participated in the ritual after conducting a special prayer session.
  • SLAVF's Annual Mega Athletic Tournament Ends with New Records



    Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) officers and other rankers who turned athletes for the three-day long ‘Inter Regiment Athletic Championship Tournament - 2015’ that got off on Tuesday (14) at Diyagama Stadium, Diyagama, finished their year’s pinnacle of pride with a number of new athletic records on Thursday (16) evening amid rousing enthusiasm.
  • New Navy Chief Exchanges Courtesies with His Army Counterpart

    Strengthening bonds of close cooperation and service commitments further, the newly-appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral R.C Wijegunaratne WV RWP & Bar RSP USP ndc psn, on Thursday (16) morning paid his maiden visit to the Army Headquarters to exchange courtesies with his counterpart in the Army upon assumption of office. 

  • SFHQ-J Concludes English Language Course for NCOs


    Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) conducted its 4 month-long English Language Course for senior Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) serving the SFHQ-J on the directions of Major General Nandana Udawatta, Commander, SFHQ-J in order to enhance basic English knowledge of other rankers.
     
  • Soldiers Offer Blood to Vavuniya Hospital's SoS Request


    At the request of the Vavuniya Base Hospital Blood Bank authorities, troops of the 56 Division of the Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W) on Thursday (16) organized a blood donation campaign at the main dressing station, 56 Divisions in Kokeliya, Vavuniya.