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  • 'Colombo Defence Seminar - 2017’ Sessions

    2017-08-27 21:05:39

    'Colombo Defence Seminar - 2017’ Sessions

    More than 91 foreign military and civil scholars are among those attending the annual ‘Colombo Defence Seminar - 2017’, themed ‘Countering Violent Extremism: Global Trends’, during August 28 - 29 at the BMICH, Colombo. The seminar, attended by 800 participants, inclusive of......

  • 73 Military Police Recruits Pass Out

    2017-08-25 19:51:23

    73 Military Police Recruits Pass Out

    The Passing out Parade (PoP) of 73 recruits of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) who followed the 71 SLCMP Recruit Training Course took place on Monday (21) at the SLCMP Training School in Giritale. Brigadier Wasantha Madola, Centre Commandant,.....

  • New GOC 53 Division Assumes Duties

    2017-08-25 19:43:44

    New GOC 53 Division Assumes Duties

    Major General Athula Koddippily, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) in the 53 Division assumed duties Tuesday (22) morning during a simple ceremony at the 53 Division Headquarters, Inamaluwa, Dambulla.

  • Army Organizes Dengue Awareness Programme for Civilians

    2017-08-25 08:07:19

    Army Organizes Dengue Awareness Programme for Civilians

    As the threat of Dengue is rising in different parts of the country, all Brigades under the 22 Division in Trincomalee conducted a Dengue awareness programmes for Police Officers, troops, Coastal guard officials and civilians in the areas.

  • Army Stall to Feature in ‘SPORTSTEX - 2017’ at BMICH

    2017-08-23 19:55:38

    Army Stall to Feature in ‘SPORTSTEX - 2017’ at BMICH

    Directorate of Army Sports, together with the Director General Army Sports on the directions of the Commander of the Army is to contribute to the SPORTSTEX – 2017, the largest exhibition of sportswear at BMICH during August 26 - 27.

  • 5th Annual Civil Affairs Seminar Ends in Certificate Awarding Ceremony

    2017-08-23 19:44:01

    5th Annual Civil Affairs Seminar Ends in Certificate Awarding Ceremony

    The closing ceremony of the ten-day long 5th annual Advanced South Asia’s Regional Civil Affairs Seminar - 2017, organized jointly by the Army Directorate of Psychological Operations and the US Embassy of Sri Lanka.....

  • Rajanganaya South Students & Civilians Given Free Spectacles

    2017-08-23 19:08:09

    Rajanganaya South Students & Civilians Given Free Spectacles

    The Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa in its 7th phase of free distribution of spectacles for needy civilians, held another mobile eye clinic at Andiyagala Rajamaha Viharaya, Rajanganaya on Wednesday (23).

  • New Mullaittivu SF Commander Takes Over After His Predecessor’s Farewell Ceremony

    2017-08-23 18:55:09

    New Mullaittivu SF Commander Takes Over After His Predecessor’s Farewell Ceremony

    Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) on Tuesday (22) after a brief formal ceremony.

  • KLN Troops Fight Against Spreading Dengue

    2017-08-22 13:20:28

    KLN Troops Fight Against Spreading Dengue

    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) assisted the ongoing National Dengue Prevention Campaign, conducted in Kilinochchi areas on 17 August on the directions of Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Commander....

  • Army Blind Cricketers Win ‘Dilmah’ Trophy

    2017-08-20 12:57:04

    Army Blind Cricketers Win ‘Dilmah’ Trophy

    Blind Cricket players of the Army carried away the ‘Dilmah’ Trophy in the National Blind cricket championship beating their rivals in Moneragala Shakthi cricket team by one wicket. Finals were held at the Wesley College ground throughout Saturday (19).