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  • 12 Division Troops Assist ‘Pahan Pooja’

    2017-01-05 15:54:47

    12 Division Troops Assist ‘Pahan Pooja’

    Troops of the 12 Division under the Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-C) offered their assistance to the conduct of the 84,000 Pahan Pooja Pinkama (oil lamps) at Kirivehera sacred place, headed by the former President, Ms Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on 31 December.

  • SFHQ-MLT & SFHQ-C Hold Wednesday Training Programmes

    2017-01-05 15:50:12

    SFHQ-MLT & SFHQ-C Hold Wednesday Training Programmes

    Another Wednesday Training Programme, organized for officers in Divisions, Forward Maintenance Areas (FMA), Brigades and Units of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ - MLT) got underway on Wednesday (4) at the SFHQ - MLT auditorium.

  • Military Honours Salute Late Brigadier K.J.N Senaweera’s (Rtd) Final Journey

    2017-01-04 18:42:12

    Military Honours Salute Late Brigadier K.J.N Senaweera’s (Rtd) Final Journey

    The military funeral of Brigadier K.J.N Senaweera (Rtd) RSP USP Ldmc, who had served the country for more than 30 years, took place Wednesday (4) evening at Borella General Cemetery....

  • SF-C Commander Makes His First Visit to 11 Division

    2017-01-04 17:15:26

    SF-C Commander Makes His First Visit to 11 Division

    Commander of the Security Forces - Central, Major General P. U. S Vithanage visited the 11 Division Headquarters, Pallekele as his first visit on Wednesday (4). On arrival at the premises, he was greeted to a Guard Turnout presented by 5 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops in accordance with military formalities 11 Division, General Officer Commanding welcomed him.

  • Troops Provide Lunch Treat to Pooneryn Hospital Inmates During 'Shramadana'

    2017-01-04 17:14:58

    Troops Provide Lunch Treat to Pooneryn Hospital Inmates During 'Shramadana'

    66 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) and the close supervision of Brigadier D.C Keppetiwalana......

  • 12 Div Starts New Year with State Service Oath

    2017-01-04 17:12:31

    12 Div Starts New Year with State Service Oath

    Troops in the 12 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) began their work for the New Year after a formal ceremony, conducted at its Division Headquarters premises on Monday (2).

  • East Commander Speaks to Leaders in Civil Society

    2017-01-03 13:30:23

    East Commander Speaks to Leaders in Civil Society

    Intending to meet all leading segments of religious and community leaders, intellectuals, social service activists, educationists, health promoters, environmentalists, et al in respective areas under the responsibility of the Security Force.....

  • Brigadier (Retd) Nimal Senaweera Passes Away

    2017-01-03 13:25:53

    Brigadier (Retd) Nimal Senaweera Passes Away

    Brigadier (Retd) K.J.N Senaweera RSP USP Ldmc passed away on Sunday (1) after a long illness.He joined the Sri Lanka Army on 01 May 1974 as an Officer Cadet and was later commissioned to the Regiment of Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC).

  • ‘Guardians Mela’ Draws Huge Crowds

    2017-01-03 13:20:27

    ‘Guardians Mela’ Draws Huge Crowds

    ‘Guardians Mela’, the two-day Trade Fair and Musical Show - 2016 of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), headquartered in Kurunegala drew to a close on Saturday (31) with a record gathering, assembled at the Maligapitiya Ground, Kurunegala.

  • 111 Brigade Troops Support to Rescue Missing Civilians

    2017-01-02 18:24:44

    111 Brigade Troops Support to Rescue Missing Civilians

    2 officers and 20 other rankers of the 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Army Rifle Corps (SLRC) of the 111 Brigade under the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) rose to the SoS call of the Police and rushed to the Hanthana mountain range in Kandy...