News Archive

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. The event was a reflection of good olden days......
President Enshrines Treasure in 'Sanda Hiru Seya' & Opens New Army-built Monastery at Anuradhapura

Enshrinement of treasure in the base ring of the 'Sandahiru Maha Seya' (Triumphant Pagoda), under construction at Anuradhapura and ceremonial opening of the new two-storied 'Sanghawasa' (monastery), built by the Army, adjacent to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya temple premises, took place on Saturday......
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 during.......
SFHQ-W 15th Anniversary Marked with a Treat to Children for Mentally-Handicapped & Formal Ceremony at SFHQ-W

Puliyankulama, Saliyapura ‘Sathutu Niwasa’ (Home for the mentally retarded) children on Friday (22) had a day of fun following initiatives taken by the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) who went there to mark the 15th Anniversary of the SFHQ-W.
Island-wide 'Leadership Training Phase-3' Begins at Minneriya Artillery School

The Phase 3 of the 'Leadership Training Programme-2013' for some 23,000 plus university entrants, facilitated by tri services, through their respective island-wide training schools or centres, formally inaugurated on Sunday (24) at Minnneriya School of Artillery of the Army......
President Enshrines Treasure in 'Sanda Hiru Seya' & Opens New Army-built Monastery at Anuradhapura

Enshrinement of treasure in the base ring of the 'Sandahiru Maha Seya' (Triumphant Pagoda), under construction at Anuradhapura and ceremonial opening of the new two-storied 'Sanghawasa' (monastery), built by the Army, adjacent to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya temple premises......
Army Coordinates Conduct of Seminar for O/L Students in Mulliyaweli

‘Sarasavi Mithuru’ (friends of university) organization of the University of Colombo with the support of the 591 Brigade of the 59 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT), went to Mullaittivu, Mulliyaweli Vidyananda Maha Vidyalaya to help GCE O/L candidates by conducting a two-day seminar that covers most important subjects.
Resettled Villagers Provided Gratis Medical Consultations

More than 765 resettled civilians from Bogaswewa, Namalgama, Selalihinigama and Nandimithragama villages received medical consultations from a large mobile medical camp at Bogaswewa Vidyalaya on Saturday (23), organized by the ‘Success Sri Lanka’ organization and coordinated by the 56 Division Headquarters in Vavuniya.
Wanni Commander on Inspection Tour to Anuradhapura

Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) together with senior officers made an inspection tour to the Anuradhapura Division area on Monday (25). During the visit, the Wanni Commander inspected 3 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (3SLCMP) camp in Galkulama. He was warmly......
23 Paddy Acres Released Back to Owners in Mullaittivu

An extent of 23 acres of paddy-fields that remained within the Mullaittivu Army camp perimeter were released back to their original owners for cultivation, following an initiative, taken by Major General L.B.R Mark, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT).