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Accidental Discharge Wounds Teenager

The accidental discharge of a soldier’s weapon on Tuesday (8) forenoon while he was on duty in the general area of Thondamanaru, Jaffna injured a 17-year old youth who happened to be well known to the soldier in question. Reports confirmed that the victim, Aruldas Ariyaratnam (17) of Sannadi Koviladi, Thondamanaru after sustaining injuries to his right shoulder was evacuated to Jaffna Teaching Hospital for treatment. Hospital sources said the victim is out of danger and.....
Corner Stone for Kanagarayankulam Cultural & Vocational Training Centres Laid

The foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed cultural and vocational training centre at Kanagarayankulam area under 56 Division took place recently. A charity organization from Germany has offered its sponsorship for the construction and commencement of the ceremony began after the traditional oil lamp was lit. Religious rites and rituals blessed the project. Ms Usula Bayer.....
683 Brigade Troops Effect Manifold Community Projects

Army troops serving the 683 Brigade under 68 Division, Mullaittivu recently effected a string of community-oriented services for the benefit of newly resettled civilians and students in Walluvarpuram and Theravil villages. During a special ceremony at Theravil Tamil School premises, 15 students of those resettled families....
Troops Distribute Bicycles & School Bags Received from Singapore

Fifteen bicycles and sixty school bags, donated by the Singapore-based Buddhist Library were recently distributed among school students in Agbopura, Etambagaskada, Vimankallu and Kelebogaswewa that fall under the 56 Division. The advisor to Singapore Buddhist Library and Chief Incumbent, Bellanwila Raja Maha Vihara, Ven Dr Bellanwila Dhammaratana Thero has donated those items for the benefit of.....
MoD Seva Vanitha Clears Mortgage & Army Seva Vanitha Builds War Hero's House

The Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), devoted much to the provision of the needs of battle-injured War Heroes, once again offered its hand of assistance and friendship to one more War Hero at Matale on Friday (11), having built a fully equipped new house for his use. The SVAB funded new house, worth over Rs. 1 million was symbolically handed over to the War Hero, Private T.D.G.D Prabhath Kumara (22) of 9 Gajaba Regiment.....
Online Website www.defseminar.lk on'Defeating Terrorism -“ The Sri Lankan Experience' Launched

The countdown to the three-day long international seminar, ‘Defeating Terrorism – The Sri Lankan Experience’, expected to take place in Colombo during May 31st - June 2 began on Monday (7) when the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya inaugurated the official online website of the seminar, www.defseminar.lk during a brief ceremony.
Army Managed New Air Travel Wing Issues Tickets to Public

The first-ever Army-managed ticketing agency, ‘Air Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd’, hitherto temporarily housed at the Army Headquarters complex, moved into its new location, No 31, Kew Road, Colombo-02 (adjoining the Air Force Headquarters premises) on Monday (14), enabling the public also to reserve their own overseas tickets.
Another War Hero Gets New House from Seva Vanitha Unit of MoD

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence handed over a newly built house to another disabled war hero today (12 March) morning. Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa ceremonially handed over the keys of this newly built house to Sgt. Kolonnage of Commando Regiment. S/551421 Sergeant Kolonnage KAWN of.....
Interest Free Loans for War Hero Families

Paying tribute to the valiant efforts of security personnel who had lost life and limb for the nation, the MOD Seva Vanitha Unit felicitated 54 deserving spouses, family and individuals, providing them with interest free loans worth of Rs. 300,000/= each The loans were presented to 32 Army, 08 Navy, 04 Air Force and......
Chicago Buddhist Vihara Laity Donates Medical Equipment to Army

Buddhist laity, attached to the Chicago Buddhist Vihara in Illinois, USA, through Mr Hiran Udawatte’s coordination, recently made a donation of medical equipment to the Sri Lanka Army Medical Services. A representative gathering of the US based temple as well as from Chicagoland area took part in the brief ceremony that saw wheelchairs, walking aids, bath chairs, crutches, potty seats, portable commodes with.....