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  • Rehabilitated Ex-Combatants and a Widow Donated Army-Built Houses

     
    Two rehabilitated ex-combatants, R. Rameshwaran, father of five children and P. Prabha were among recipients of new houses, built by the Army in 54 Division area under the Security Force Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W). Two rehabilitated ex-combatants, Ramanadan Rameshwaran, the father of five children from Wettiyamurippu.....
     
  • Commander Makes His First Formal Visit to SLMA after Assuming Duties


    Sri Lanka Army’s premier seat of learning, Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) at Diyatalawa on Thursday (21), accorded a warm welcome to Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army who made his first visit there after assumption of office as Commander of the Army. 
  • Commander at SLMA Confers Diplomas on Cadet Officers


    Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), now affiliated to the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, held its 5th Diploma Awarding ceremony Wednesday (20) evening with the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake in presence as the Chief Guest.
  • Sinhala Soldier Ties Nuptial Knots with Tamil Bride


    Tamil and Sinhala parents, relatives, workmates and well-wishers of Lance Corporal Ranjith Amarasena of 11 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) and Ms Raghu Tharmila of Savalkadu, Sudumalai in Jaffna, got together at the popular ‘Thalsevana’ Holiday Resort in Jaffna on Wednesday (20) to witness the zenith of a romance that resulted in........
     
  • Workshop on 'Ranaviru Real Star' Held


    A special workshop, meant for those soldiers, aspiring to compete in the upcoming ‘Ranaviru Real Star Mission IV’ took place at the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT), following an initiative taken by the Commander, SFHQ-MLT, Major General L.B.R Mark. About 350 other ranks planning to participate in the event......
     
     
  • Commander Addresses Woman Soldiers at SLAWC Headquarters


    Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake after assumption of duties as the Commander of the Army for the first time, made a formal visit to the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) Headquarters at Borella Friday (22) evening. At the entrance after the Commander was received by Major General Lal Perera.....
     
  • 'Abimansala-2' Marks Its First Birth Day


    The first anniversary of the Kamburupitiya ‘Abimansala-2’ wellness resort was marked with elaborate programmes, including an all-night Pirith chanting plus alms-givings. The inaugural commemorative ceremonies got underway on Friday (22) evening with the Pirith chanting ceremony. Major General Crishantha De Silva, Chief of Staff on behalf of the......
  • 6 SLLI Brings Historical Characters to Life, Opening its Huge New Archway




    6 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (6 SLLI) Headquarters at Mahakandarawa, Mihintale, Anuradhapura on Saturday (23) opened its new colossal archway, in bringing historical characters to life through mural statues that depict the famous Vijithapura battles, waged between Kings Dutu Gemunu and Elara, the South Indian invader......