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NAITA Lecture Educates Youth in Kilinochchi

An awareness programme on job openings was conducted by Mr. V. Vaikunthan, a lecturer at NAITA (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority) at Jayapuram Maha Vidyalaya, Killinochchi with the participation of 58 youths on Sunday (25). The awareness programme was organized by 12 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment......
They Learn More on Dangerous Drugs

Three more lectures on the use of dangerous drugs were conducted in the formations under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with a view to broadening their knowledge on dangerous drugs and narcotics. Organized by the Directorate of Psychological Operations at the Army Headquarters on......
SFHQ-C Troops Assist Pooja at Haldummulla Nagapaththini Kovil

The Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-C) provided assistance for conduct of the annual Kovil Pooja ceremony at Nagapaththini Kovil, Haldummulla, Beragala on the directions of Major General Mano Perera, Commander, SFHQ-C at the Kovil premises during Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2015. Troops cleaned the Kovil premises, prior to the Kovil Pooja ceremony and.......
Central Troops Together With Sri Visuddhi Foundation Organize Donation Programme & Medical Camp

Following guidelines given by Major General Mano Perera, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), troops of the SFHQ - C organized a donation ceremony with the financial assistance of Sri Visuddhi Foundation, Thalawatugoda headed by Ven. Meerahawatta Pannasiri Thero. Under the programme, a few Buddhist places of worship in the area, received essential......
Junior Officer Drowns in Arugam Bay While Under Training

The Army officer, Lieutenant T.A.D Bashitha of Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) met with a tragic death on Tuesday (3) evening while he was bathing in the Arugam Bay seas soon after his day’s training session in the Potential Course Officers Course (PCOC) was over together with others. The deceased now undergoing PCOC, together with a batch of junior officers as part of their Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA).....
67th National Independence Day Commemorated; Simple Yet Dignified with Grandeur

The 67th National Independence Day ceremony of the motherland under the theme ‘Piripun Mawubimak - Abhiman Hetadinak’ (A Splendid Country - A Glorious Tomorrow) at Battaramulla Parliament Grounds, headed by President Maithripala Sirisena, mirrored the determined commitment of all Sri Lankans to march forward in her quest for prosperity and long-lasting stability.
Final Touches Given to Independence Day Parade

Final preparations for conduct of the 67^th Independence Day (February 4) are now underway at the Battaramulla Parliament grounds with the rehearsals of the military parade. On Monday (2) morning, accompanied by Mr Uthpala Basnayake, Secretary Defence, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army.....
President's Message on 67th Independence Day

The celebration of this 67^th anniversary of our Independence is of special significance as it sees the launch of a new era of Good Governance in the country. This comes with a new commitment to the unity of our people, to safeguard freedom and democratic rights, and proceed to a future that moves further from the re-emerging forces of colonialism. The strengthening and progress of peace in our country requires social, political and economic policies that give the highest priority to the needs of the people.
More Training Programmes for Potential Army Retirees

The Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Training School, Kalaoya concluded one more training programme, titled ‘Spiritual Bio-dynamic Traditional Agriculture’ for officers and other ranks who will shortly retire from the service with the support of the ‘Sanasa Nature Farm’ (Sobadaham Govipala) at Ukuwela on Monday (2).
Two Brigadiers Assume New GOC Duties in SFHQ-W

The newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 56 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) Brigadier D.M.W.W.W.M.R.B.M Daulagala, assumed duties at his office on Wednesday (28) after a formal ceremony. A brief religious ceremony, headed by Ven. Ananda Thero at Madukanda Temple invoked blessings on the new office.