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  • Abandoned KKS Lighthouse Glitters Once Again


    The old lighthouse of Kankesanthurai (KKS), a monumental gesture that traces its history to the times of our colonial masters, received a facelift in consultation with the Jaffna’s Department of Archaeology before it was reopened by Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development.......
     
  • Veheratenna Resettlers' New Life Given a Boost


    Troops of 26 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) coordinated the distribution ceremony of agricultural accessories and dry-ration packets among 100 needy villagers in resettled Veheratenna village. The donation was made.........
     
     
  • Halambewewa Showers with Gifts & Donations on Children's Day


    Troops of the 622 Brigade under the 62 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) formally handed over the possession of the newly constructed preschool complex at Halambewewa to children on account of the recent International Children’s Day on October 1. Following the coordination of Brigadier D.T Weerakoon, Brigade Commander.......
     
  • Wedding Bells Ring for Another War Hero at 'Ranaviru Sevana'


    Ms Harshani Wijesooriya (25) of Keselgoda, Yakkala on Wednesday (15) tied nuptial knots with her dream prince whom everybody thought was dead and gone after six years of uncertainty. Her wedding ceremony with Lance Corporal D.G Mahinda Premalal of 10 Gajaba Regiment, now a disable War Hero, resident at.......
     
  • Kilinochchi Tri-Service Commanders Assist President's Itinerary in Kilinochchi


    Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on the close supervision of its Commander, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, together with Navy and Air Force Commanders at provincial levels, made elaborate arrangements in connection with the recent visit of HE the President to Kilinochchi. During the President’s stay in Kilinochchi, he gave away cash donations to the value......
  • Postal Day Marked in Jaffna


    The ‘World Postal Day’ commemorative ceremonies in the Jaffna peninsula recognized the services of two Postal Department employees in the Jaffna post office and the Delft Island post office during a special ceremony, organized at Jaffna Saraswathi Hall where Major General Udaya Perera, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) was the Chief Guest.
  • Commander Speaks to 7 SLLI Officers & Other Ranks


    Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army soon after the programmes at national level in Jaffna were completed or inaugurated, headed by HE the President, took time off on Wednesday (15) and inspected the 7 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI) Headquarters at Kanagapuram, Jaffna. In conformity with military formalities, a drive-past Guard Turnout, presented to the visiting Commander at the entrance to the 7 SLLI, saluted the visiting Commander before he was warmly welcomed.....
  • Army Chief Promotes Soldier Who Rescued Infant Girl, Prasandani in Mullaittivu


    Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, appreciative of the bravery, shown by Private M.P.S.S Sanjeewa of 19 Gemunu Watch (GW) in 593 Brigade who rescued the life of the drowning 14-month infant at Keppapilau model village, Mullaittivu, promoted him to the rank of Lance Corporal after inviting him to the Commander’s office Thursday (16) afternoon.