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  • Army Troops Prepared New Play Ground at Vellamullivaikkal Opened


    11 Sri Lanka Artillery troops serving 681 Brigade of 68 Division in the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) with the express intention of promoting sports among Vellamullivaikkal students, prepared a new playground with the help of Army machinery and their own labour. Financial assistance for this project was provided by FRIDSRO organization and more than 100 soldiers took part in the project under the direction of Major General L.B.R Mark, Commander, SFHQ-MLT.
  • Army Cyclists Shine in Cycling Meet that Marked HE President's Birthday


    The Cycling Race, conducted under ten phases to mark HE the President’s Birthday and his assumption of office during Nov 18 - 29 swept Army cyclists to the fore after winning the overall championship, first place and the second place. Overall championship went to the Army ‘A’ group while the first place was won by Lance Corporal R.T.C Dayananda. Corporal W.P.L Wijeratne became the second in the race.  
  • Troops Build One More New House for Widow with four Children


    Mullaittivu District - based Mrs K. Yogeshwari of Mullivaikkal East, a widow with four children received the keys to a new house, built by the Army using its own resources and labour during a simple ceremony on Saturday (30).  Troops of 68 Division of the Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) took the initiative in this regard on the directions of Major General L.B.R Mark, Commander, SFHQ-MLT.
      
  • Tamil Woman Soldiers under Training on Trip to Deep South


    Providing a stimulus to the fast-growing healthy relations between North and South, arrangements were made by the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) to take newly-recruited 45 Tamil woman soldiers on a tour with the intention of exposing them to the places of interest in the deep South of.....
     
  • TNA Provincial Councillor Hails Army's Mullaittivu Development Roles


    The Non Governmental Organization (NGO), FRIDSRO, chaired by Rev. Jacob Perera, working in close liaison with the Security Force Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT), provided raw materials to the value of Rs 4.3 million for construction of a much-needed new building to the Keppapilavu Primary School which was without......
     
  • Commander Attending Conference Greets Sultan of Brunei & Crown Prince of Brunei


    Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, currently in Brunei at the invitation of the Commander of Royal Brunei Land Forces, is attending  Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX - 2013) and its Conference, now in progress (Dec 2-6) at Jerudong.
     
    Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake on Tuesday (3) during BRIDEX – 2013 conference sessions, had the rare distinction of extending greetings to His Majesty....
     
     
  • New Officers' Mess for 61 Div Headquarters


    The officers’ mess at 61 Division Headquarters of Security Force Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W) was opened in a ceremony on Monday (2). Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, SFHQ-W as the Chief Guest opened the mess at the auspicious time. After the opening, the Commander, SFHQ-W addressed the troops serving 61 Division.
     
     
  • Brunei's Land Force Commander Meets with His Sri Lankan Counterpart




    Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, currently in Brunei attending the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX - 2013) and its Conference, themed ‘Bridging the Capability Gap’ called on the Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force Brigadier General Dato Seri Haji Abdul Rahman on......
     
  • Commander Attending Conference Greets Sultan of Brunei & Crown Prince of Brunei


    Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, currently in Brunei at the invitation of the Commander of Royal Brunei Land Forces, is attending  Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX - 2013) and its Conference, now in progress (Dec 2-6) at Jerudong. Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake on Tuesday (3) during BRIDEX – 2013 conference sessions......