A DONATION of Rs.100,000/= to the ‘Brave Hearts’ project which is engaged in the construction of the ‘Abimansala’ (Wellness Resort) for dependent disable War Heroes on Wednesday (30) received one more boost to the value of Rs. 100,000/= from old Nalandians. The donation, representing the college and its 1994 Batch old boys was made by Messrs Dilan Wijewardene, Dulip Samarasekera and.....
THE SOLDIER, Private N.U Manoj Kumara of Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC), emerged the first runner-up in the recently concluded ‘Derana Dream Star’ singing competition and received a promotion to the rank of Lance Corporal. Lance Corporal Manoj Kumara since he joined the Army in 2006 has taken part.....
BRIGADIER U.A.B. Medawela assumed office as new Military Spokesman and Director, Directorate of Media in the Army Headquarters this morning (July 1) during a brief ceremony, held at his office. Brigadier Medawela during his military career spanning over 29 years has to-date held a number of prestigious and senior appointments in the Army before he was appointed to this appointment. His predecessor, Major General Prasad Samarasinghe.....
A WAR HERO who had donated both his arms and one eye while fighting against separatist terrorists was twice fortunate to receive support for his medical requirements, in addition to receipt of a loan from the Pan Asia Bank, under a welfare programme launched by the PM’s office. Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch......
A BRANCH of the Jaffna Civil Affairs and Public Relations Office along the Hospital Road in Jaffna was opened in Kodikamam to the East of Jaffna town centre on Wednesday (30) with the intention of expanding its services to the peripheries. In response to requests made by civilians to the Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna (SF-J), this new branch office was set up as travel time as well as expenditure on the trip could be halved, offering more effective services to civilians in need of different services.
NEARLY 300 unemployed young men and women in the Jaffna peninsula are to receive employment openings in the garment industry sector immediately after a brief training given to them. Following an initiative launched by Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna (SFHQ - J), on the instructions of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya who recently toured Jaffna....
COMMANDER of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, accompanied by the Security Forces Commander Wanni Major General G.D.H.K Gunaratne on Wednesday (14) visited the construction site at Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala’, the wellness resort for totally dependent disabled War Heroes and saw for himself the progress of its construction work. Lieutenant General Jayasuriya took time off to walk around the site inspecting the progress of the construction of villas and cottages that are being constructed by soldiers belonging to Engineer Service Regiment.
THE visiting Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma during his five-day stay in Sri Lanka took time off to visit several places of historical importance in Polonnaruwa towards the latter part of his hectic itinerary. The 14- member delegation, comprising Mrs Verma, visiting military delegates, Assistant High Commissioner for India, Defence Attache in High Commission, and several senior Naval officers in the Navy, was received on arrival .....
OVER 9000 members of the public in Trincomalee during a special Poson Dansela (free eating house), organized by Army’s 22 Division on Poson Poya Day enjoyed meals, as it was held after an absence of nearly 20 years. The treat, organized by Army personnel, serving the 22 Division on the instructions of its General Officer Commanding.....
IN a move to restore complete civil administration in the Jaffna Peninsula, the Resettlement Ministry yesterday said certain parts of the Jaffna High Security Zone (HSZ) have been identified for resettlement. The Ministry has instructed Jaffna Government Agent K. Ganesh to discuss resettlement in the Jaffna HSZ with the security authorities and make preliminary arrangements to resettle the people.
