With the intention of receiving an update in relation to economic development and security in areas under the Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi, (SFHQ-KLN) two military officers serving the US Embassy in Colombo visited Kilinochchi early this week and met Major General Nandana Udawatta, Commander SFHQ-KLN at his office.
169 water pumping machines, 2 sewing machines, financial grants to 81 families for agricultural and animal husbandry, gift parcels of nutrients to children, sponsored by the Alliance Development Trust, worth a few millions, were among the latest incentives that were distributed among needy resettled farmers, women and school children in.....
‘Nikini Udanaya’, the mega trade exhibition cum carnival, organized by troops of the Special Forces (SF) started off Friday (5) evening at Katunayake Dravindra Mendis sports ground, following a brief ceremony headed by Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya who graced the opening as Chief Guest. Proceeds from this three-day long mega fund-raising event of the Special Forces, headquartered in Seeduwa, Katunayake......jpg)
Kids learning at Ministry of Defence (MoD) managed Ipalogama ‘Ranajayapura’ pre-school and Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) run Minneriya ‘Viru Kekulu’ pre-school exhibited their exceptional artistic talents and handicrafts during their separate annual Exhibitions on Friday (5) at Ipalogama Housing Complex and Minneriya.
Since May 2009, the government has spent more than Rs. 2.5 billion for the rehabilitation of former LTTE cadres, the Rehabilitation Commissioner, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe said. “More than 8,000 former rehabilitated LTTE members have been reintegrated into society during the period and plans are afoot to reintegrate another 150 rehabilitated former LTTE cadres into society, next Friday,” he added.
The 19th death anniversary of one of the finest and most respected War Heroes in our contemporary history, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and nine other war veterans, was remembered today (8th August) by grateful fellow-military officers/other ranks and people of Sri Lanka. A series of commemorative Pinkam (meritorious deeds) at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, alms giving at Lankaramaya, Thanthirimale Raja Maha Vihara and in its adjoining Pusiyankulam village.....
The Army Inter-Regiment Cricket Championship-2011, played between Artillery and Ordnance Corps teams Monday (8) evening at Muththukumaru Cricket grounds at Panagoda Army Cantonment, generated a wave of overwhelming enthusiasm and drew a mammoth crowd of cricket fans to the pitch. The convincing Ordnance Corps team emerged Champions in the final encounter recording a resounding victory and received the elite....
‘Nikini Udanaya’, the mega trade exhibition cum carnival, organized by troops of the Special Forces (SF) started off Friday (5) evening at Katunayake Dravindra Mendis sports ground, following a brief ceremony headed by Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya who graced the opening as Chief Guest. Proceeds from this three-day long mega fund-raising event...
As the countdown to the year’s dazzling musical extravaganza, ‘Tharu Dilena Reyak’, the fund-raising project of the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) has now begun with rehearsals in full swing, Ms Asha Bhosle, the vivacious Indian Pop icon arrived in Sri Lanka early Wednesday (10) morning to a tumultuous reception. Pop icon, Asha Bhosle and the Sri Lankan duo, Bhathiya and Santhush....The Army Inter-Regiment Cricket Championship-2011, played between Artillery and Ordnance Corps teams Monday (8) evening at Muththukumaru Cricket grounds at Panagoda Army Cantonment, generated a wave of overwhelming enthusiasm and drew a mammoth crowd of cricket fans to the pitch. The convincing Ordnance Corps team emerged Champions in the final encounter recording....
