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  • New DGFM Assumes Office

    2017-09-18 21:19:41

    New DGFM Assumes Office

    The newly-appointed Director General Financial Management (DGFM) Major General W.R Palihakkara of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) assumed duties recently at the office of the DGFM during a simple ceremony. Several Senior Officers and Other Rankers were associated with the occasion.

  • New 55 Division GOC Assumes Office

    2017-09-18 15:16:04

    New 55 Division GOC Assumes Office

    Brigadier Jayantha Gunarathne, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 55 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) assumed office at the 55 Division Headquarters, Kaddaikadu, Jaffna on Friday (15) as the 22nd GOC of the Headquarters.

  • Troops Use Own Money to Buy Essentials for Needy Families in Murukkandi

    2017-09-17 18:17:05

    Troops Use Own Money to Buy Essentials for Needy Families in Murukkandi

    Troops of the 4 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) under the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) gave away dry ration packets to 10 needy families in Murukkandi village in Kilinochchi using their own financial collection.

  • Inter Regiment Para Cycle & Wheelchair Marathon Races Held in Ratnapura

    2017-09-16 12:07:09

    Inter Regiment Para Cycle & Wheelchair Marathon Races Held in Ratnapura

    The Army Para Cycle and Wheelchair Marathon Races - 2017 with the participation of more than 32 competitors kicked off from Ratnapura Seewali ground this morning (15) as a segment of the ongoing Sri Lanka Army Inter Regiment Para Games competitions.

  • New Water Purification Unit for Wanni Troops Installed

    2017-09-15 16:20:21

    New Water Purification Unit for Wanni Troops Installed

    The newly-established Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for purification of drinking water was inaugurated at the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) premises on Monday (11), following a special grant, made available by the Commander of the Army in response to a request of.....

  • Troops Support Road Clearing in Ratnapura Areas

    2017-09-15 16:08:50

    Troops Support Road Clearing in Ratnapura Areas

    Army troops of the 583 Brigade under the 58 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) continuing their emergency relief services in Ratnapura District, owing to torrential rains, cleared several main roads and earth mounds in the general areas of Kuruwita - Erathna.....

  • Each Army Recruit to Pass Out with a Sapling in Hand

    2017-09-12 17:38:32

    Each Army Recruit to Pass Out with a Sapling in Hand

    Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock of the Army on a conceptual suggestion, made by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, has launched a regular programme to distribute useful seedlings and saplings of economic value among all recruits who pass out upon completion of their respective training modules.

  • ‘Sappers 4x4 Gympo – 2017’ Thrills Spectators at Embilipitiya

    2017-09-12 17:36:22

    ‘Sappers 4x4 Gympo – 2017’ Thrills Spectators at Embilipitiya

    The Sappers 4x4 ‘Gympo - 2017’ Off-Road Challenge organized by the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) in association with the Four Wheel Drive Club (FWDC) and the Sri Lanka Motorcycle Riders Association (SLMRC) worked off for the 7th successive year on Sunday (10) at the Sapper Off Road Arena in Embilipitiya.

  • SLNG’s ‘Guardians’ Mela’ Coloured with Musical Shows & Food Varieties

    2017-09-11 15:42:25

    SLNG’s ‘Guardians’ Mela’ Coloured with Musical Shows & Food Varieties

    The annual Trade Fair and Musical Show, ‘Guardians’ Mela’ of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) got off the ground at Maligapitiya, Kurunelaga on Friday (8) for the 4th consecutive year. The project, initiated by Major General Piyal Wickramaratne, Colonel Commandant of the SLNG, is held every year to collect funds for welfare....

  • 66 Division Launches Coconut Cultivation Programme

    2017-09-11 14:53:16

    66 Division Launches Coconut Cultivation Programme

    Intending to propagate the cultivation of coconuts in the general areas of Pooneryn as well as to generate an income for needy people in the long run, a large stock of coconut seedlings were distributed on Thursday (7) among low-income groups in Pooneryn area on the directions of General Officer Commanding, 66 Division.