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'No Change in Security Status or Removal of Camps in North' - State Minister of Defence

State Minister of Defence, Mr Ruwan Wijewardene undertaking his first formal visit to the North and East after his assumption of the Ministerial office at the Ministry of Defence, arrived at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) Friday (6) afternoon, together with Defence Chiefs.
State Minister of Defence Shares Views with Troops in Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Wanni & Trincomalee During His First Visit

The second-day programme of the State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene's first formal visit to the North in his ministerial capacity after assumption of office, began in Kilinochchi on Saturday (7), together with defence chiefs where he spoke to a cross section of the troops and assured them of continued enhancement of welfare facilities and provision of all requirements for their duties.
UN Force Commander in Haiti Condoles on Death of Warrant Officer II

The Military Public Information Office of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in a special announcement, issued on Feb 5 condoles on the sudden demise of Warrant Officer II, A.P.S Pushpakumara RSP USP on January 29 following a cardiac arrest while serving Haiti. “Our peacekeeping military family has lost a valuable member of the team and wishes to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Warrant Officer Pushpakumara,”
Army Cricketers Thrash Chilaw MCC by 68 Runs in Premier League Cricket Match

Sri Lanka Army cricketers beat Chilaw MCC by 68 runs in the Premier League Cricket Tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Cricket Association, played at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo on Sunday (8). Excellent performances, displayed by Corporal H.H.M De Zoysa.....
Retired Army Personnel in the East Provided Medical Help

Troops of the 22 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), 8 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) and 27 SLNG recently organized several“Shramadana” campaigns to clean the Serunuwara Hospital premises and assisted reconstruction of the road in Sandiweli area. At the same time, troops of the 27 SLNG distributed lunch packets for the inmates at the Ichchalanpaththu Hospital in Trincomalee area on Tuesday(03).
Two Flood-Affected Families Get Help

Non-Commissioned Officers’ Training School (NCOTS) at Kalaoya offered their assistance to two families, affected by recent floods in Kalaoya area. The NCOTS gave a packet of dry-rations separately to both families. Troops of the NCOTS together with other military establishments continuously supported rescue and relief operations during the floods.
9th Army Contingent Leaves for Lebanon on UN Peace Keeping

The 9th Sri Lanka Army contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is to replace the serving 8th contingent for Force Protection duties in Lebanon shortly. The 9th Sri Lanka’s Force Protection Unit (9 SLFPU), now ready for overseas deployment, consisted of 10 officers and 140 other rankers.....
State Minister of Defence Shares Views with Troops in Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Wanni & Trincomalee During His First Visit

The second-day programme of the State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene's first formal visit to the North in his ministerial capacity after assumption of office, began in Kilinochchi on Saturday (7), together with defence chiefs where he spoke to a cross section of the troops.....
Jaffna Soldiers Fund Award of Schols to Low-Income Group Students

Both Officers and soldiers of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) with the noble intention of giving a helping hand to the promotion of education among students of low-income groups in the peninsula, generously supported an SFHQ-J initiated scholarship programme for 418 selected students after voluntarily donating cash.
Newly Constructed Officers' Mess at 571 Brigade & 24 GW Declared Open

The newly-constructed Officers' Mess buildings at 571 Brigade Headquarters and 24 Battalion of Gemunu Watch (GW) were declared opened by Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, Security Force Headquarters-Klinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) during two separate formal ceremonies, held at respective locations on.......