Army Set to Produce One More International Cricketer
Sri Lanka Army cricketers received another stimulus when their right arm leg spinner, Lance Corporal Prasanna Sekkuge was selected to play the Sri Lanka ‘A’ Cricket Team in the forthcoming tour of England (17 July - 19 August, 2011). Prasanna Sekkuge as one of the budding cricketers in the Army has already represented Sri Lanka ‘A’ Cricket Team during last year’s Australian tour, triangle series, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka and Canada, Ireland and Sri Lanka.
Prof. G. Mikunthan, Head of the Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna was full of praise for the Army’s contribution to farming in the peninsula. He observed that it was amazing to see how dry and sandy soil in Champiyanpaththu area was being used by farmers to grow vegetables with the active support of the Army troops serving the peninsula. Prof. Mikunthan spoke high of good relations.....
Sri Lanka Army’s maiden Women’s Cricket Team made its debut on Thursday (14) against its rival, Gothami Cricket Club at Panagoda Army cricket ground. The Army women convincingly beat Gothami women cricketers in the match organized by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after trouncing them for 44 all out and won the inaugural match by 9 wickets. Interest and enthusiasm, exhibited by both teams affirm that Sri Lanka Army women’s entry into this field of sports.....
Army De-mining Engineers, actively engaged in extensive de-mining work in the North to ensure safety of all civilians, including those arriving for resettlement, made another significant recovery of unserviceable bombs and explosives on Thursday (14) in Udayarakattukulam area, Mullaittivu while carrying out routine de-mining process. Those troops, prioritizing areas where more and more resettlement, were to take place......png)
A seventy-two member team consisting of both sportsmen and women of the tri-forces represents Sri Lankan Military Forces in the 5th CISM Military World Games - 2011, being held at João Havelange Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 16th to 24th July. The Sri Lankan contingent, led by Chief of Staff of Army Headquarters Major General R.M.D. Ratnayake, includes 4 officials and 68 competitors who are to participate in Track and Field, Judo, Taekwondo, Beach Volleyball and Sailing events.......
Major General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq ndc psc, Adjutant General, Bangladesh Army, now in Sri Lanka on a five-day goodwill visit along with a delegation, called on Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army Monday (18) morning at Army Headquarters. The visit of the five-member delegation, seen as a gesture of goodwill, healthy relations and understanding between both military organizations, is expected to further promote exchange of future training programmes between Sri Lanka Army and Bangladesh Army.
The newly appointed 33rd Inspector General of the Police (IGP) Mr N.K Illangakoon Friday (15) morning paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army at Army Headquarters. The visiting Police Chief at the entrance to the Army Headquarters received the Guard Turn Out and the Guard of Honour, accorded in his honour by Sri Lanka Artillery troops. Afterwards, Major General D.R.A.B Jayatillake, Commander, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force......jpg)
Recognizing and hailing the sportsmen of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), a glittering Colours Night was held at the Bishops College Auditorium, Colombo on Monday (18). The SLSR, having produced a fine assortment of sports personalities to the Army in the past, took pride in appreciating the services of both retired and serving sportsmen during the colourfull event. Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya as Chief Guest, accompanied by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya.......
Major General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq ndc psc, Adjutant General, Bangladesh Army, now in Sri Lanka on a five-day goodwill visit along with a delegation, called on Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army Monday (18) morning at Army Headquarters. The visit of the five-member delegation, seen as a gesture of goodwill, healthy relations and understanding between both military organizations.......