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Blessings of the Sacred 'Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi' Invoked on 64th Army Anniversary

Colourfully-dressed Army cultural troupe’s rhythmic beats of traditional and auspicious beats of Hevisi and Magul Bera reverberated around the most sacred Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi precincts Tuesday (1) morning as hundreds of soldiers.....
Tamil & Muslim Students Receive Medical Consultations

234 Tamil and Muslim students, 15 parents and 15 teachers from Mullaittivu area recently received consultations from a medical clinic, organized by the 68 Division Headquarters. The clinic including dental consultations at Kaiveli Ganeshan Vidyalaya and Kombavil Vigneshwaram Vidyalaya, treated over 390 students and adults, including parents, following sponsorship provided by the Preedstore organization.
Late Sir John Kotelawala's Past Reactions to Colonial Masters Recalled During His 33rd Death Anniversary at KDU

“It is in a way very pertinent in today’s context, too what really reflected in the Bandung Conference - 1955, attended by 29 Heads of States, representing nearly one-fourth of the earth’s land. Those conference organizers, attended by late General Sir John Kotelawala, focused on a wide gamut of issues, including the ‘reluctance of the western powers to consult with Asian countries on decisions affecting Asia in a setting of cold war tensions,’ prevailing at that time.
Commander Congratulates Grade 5 Achiever of Army Parents

Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, on learning that the student, Kavindya Gimhani, the daughter of Army Warrant Officer-I, Nilmini Priyangika Kumari of 3 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps and the Warrant Officer-II, M. M. Mahinda of 4 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps, has scored the highest marks for the second place at the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.....
Army Coordinates Distribution of Spectacles to Wanni Civilians

Troops serving the 211 Brigade under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the financial support of Cosmopolitan 306/A2 Lions Club, Colombo 6, distributed 90 pairs of spectacles worth about Rs 225,000/= among villagers in Pulithirikthapuliyankulam and 400 Acres LB village of Vavuniya. The distribution took place at Pulithirikthapuliyankulam Vidyalaya and Periyaulukkulam 400 Acres Dharmapala Vidyalaya on 28 Sept.
Lord Allah's Blessings Invoked on Forthcoming Army Anniversary

Lighting the oil lamp of the most sacred Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid Mosque at Colombo Town Hall junction and garlanding the holy place, Ziharath of Sheik Usman Valiyullah in the shrine, in keeping with Islamic traditions, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, together with a host of officers and other ranks, joined prayer sessions to receive blessings on the Army’s forthcoming 64th Anniversary and Army Day (Oct 10) on Thursday (3) evening.
Late Sir John Kotelawala's Past Reactions to Colonial Masters Recalled During His 33rd Death Anniversary at KDU

“It is in a way very pertinent in today’s context, too what really reflected in the Bandung Conference - 1955, attended by 29 Heads of States, representing nearly one-fourth of the earth’s land. Those conference organizers, attended by late General Sir John Kotelawala, focused on a wide gamut of issues...
Civil Defence Force DG Pays Courtesy Call on Commander

Director General of the Civil Defence Force (CDF) Rear Admiral (Retd) Ananda Peiris paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake Friday (4) afternoon. This was Rear Admiral Peiris’ first meeting with the Army Chief after the new Commander of the Army assumed office in August this year......
All Night 'Pirith' Chanting & Other Ceremonies at Panagoda Mark 64th Anniversary

Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya (Army Temple) Friday (4) evening drew a huge gathering of officers and other ranks of the Army in order to attend a series of customary religious ceremonies in connection with the forthcoming 64th Army Anniversary and Army Day (Oct 10). Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association - organized those programmes, included an all-night Pirith chanting, offer of Heel Daana (breakfast) and Saangeeka Daana (alms) to 64 monks, a tree planting ceremony, opening of the new Daham school building and......
Lord Allah's Blessings Invoked on Forthcoming Army Anniversary

Lighting the oil lamp of the most sacred Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid Mosque at Colombo Town Hall junction and garlanding the holy place, Ziharath of Sheik Usman Valiyullah in the shrine, in keeping with Islamic traditions, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, together with a host of officers and other ranks, joined prayer....