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  • Popular 'Ranaviru Real Star - Mission V' Ready to Fly Again



    Ranaviru Real Star - Mission V’, the world’s one and only reality show of the Armed Forces, showcasing inalienable musical talents of the War Heroes, was launched with a new dimension in an event held at Hotel Ramada on Friday(17) evening. Mr. B.M.U.D. Basnayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence graced the event as the Chief Guest.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Kukuleganga 'Laya Leisure' To Be Compatible with Modern Standards


    The Army managed ‘Laya Leisure’ Resort in Kukuleganga commenced a refurbishment and renovation project in order to be compatible with competitive standards available elsewhere for local and foreign tourists on Friday(17). Adjutant General, Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Management  graced the occasion as the Chief Guest for launch of the renovation project.
     
  • Kilinochchi Troops Renovate Kovil at Nallur


    Troops of the 20 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) of the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) assisted the renovation of the Murugan Kovil in Sinnapullawarayankattu area and was reopened to the devotees on Thursday (16).
     
     
  • Commander in a Special Ramadan Message Spells Out Significance of Co-Existence & Mutual Understanding


    It is with great pleasure I extend this message of greetings on the happy and solemn occasion of the Eid-Ul-Fitr festival celebrated today by the faithful followers of Islam in the Sri Lanka Army. This festival is of great significance as it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset and religious observances by those of the Islamic faith. Devotees of Islam rejoice and celebrate unique cultural customs of their ancestors throughout the world today, having observed the teachings of the holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the month of Ramadan.
     
     
     
  • Defence Secretary Makes His First Formal Visit to the North



    Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. B.M.U.D Basnayake who assumed duties after HE the President Maithripala Sirisena was voted to power, undertook his first formal visit to the North during the weekend (July 18 - 19), together with tri-service Commanders.
     
  • Popular 'Ranaviru Real Star - Mission V' Ready to Fly Again


    Ranaviru Real Star - Mission V’, the world’s one and only reality show of the Armed Forces, showcasing inalienable musical talents of the War Heroes, was launched with a new dimension in an event held at Hotel Ramada on Friday(17) evening. Mr. B.M.U.D. Basnayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence graced the event as the Chief Guest.
     
  • 'psc' Refresher Course For Wanni Officers Concludes


    A refresher course conducted by the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) for the officers in the SFHQ-W area who are to sit the Defence Services Command and Staff Course at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda concluded on Friday (17) at the lecture hall, Officers Mess, SFHQ-W.
  • Before Retirement More Get Vocational Training


    One more batch of Army personnel about to go on retirement after their period of service in the Army underwent vocational training programmes during January 19 - July, 2015 at the Non Commissioned Officers’ Training School (NCOTS), Kalaoya. 76 Army personnel who are about to retire after 22 years of service in the Army under this scheme received training in the spheres....