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  • Army Troops Assist Cyclone-Affected Households & Help Roof Repairs

    2018-07-12 23:24:47

    Army Troops Assist Cyclone-Affected Households & Help Roof Repairs

    More than 90 Army troops of the 142 Brigade of the 14 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) for the second consecutive day (12) continued their relief roles in cyclone-affected areas in Meegoda Manchiwatte areas...

  • SLEME at Gannoruwa Supports Presidential Task Force Programme on Drugs

    2018-07-12 18:55:24

    SLEME at Gannoruwa Supports Presidential Task Force Programme on Drugs

    Troops of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Training School at Gannoruwa gave their active cooperation to the ‘Compassionate Government-a Stable Country’ national programme of the Presidential Task Force, aimed at turning Sri Lanka into a drug...

  • Army Carrom Players Carry Defence Services Championship

    2018-07-12 18:00:24

    Army Carrom Players Carry Defence Services Championship

    Men’s team of the Sri Lanka Army Carrom Committee made a new debut in the Defence Services Carrom Championship – 2018 tournament and bagged the Championship while its women’s team excelled reaching the Runners-up slot in the face of equally clever Carrom players at national level during 10 – 11 July.

  • 12 Division GOC Looks into Facilities for ‘Paada Yathra’ Devotees

    2018-07-11 15:41:49

    12 Division GOC Looks into Facilities for ‘Paada Yathra’ Devotees

    In order to find out facilities, provided to temporary camp sites where pilgrims stay overnight while conducting their ‘Paada Yathra’ (foot pilgrimage), bound for Kataragama sacred shrine, Major General Nishantha Wanniarachchi, General Officer...

  • 5 SLLI Troops Assist Elders to Worship ‘Dalada Maligawa’

    2018-07-11 13:39:14

    5 SLLI Troops Assist Elders to Worship ‘Dalada Maligawa’

    27 elders in Victoria Elders’ Home in Rajagiriya who were on a pilgrimage to Kandy to worship the sacred Dalada Maligawa were given assistance by 5 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops under the supervision of Major General Rukmal Dias, Commander, Security Forces - Central.

  • 142 Brigade Troops Rush to Clear Blocked Roads

    2018-07-11 13:30:14

    142 Brigade Troops Rush to Clear Blocked Roads

    More than 60 members of the Army early this morning (11) rushed to Pitipana, Meegoda, Rathmalana, Dehiwala, Kesbewa, Homagama and adjacent areas and assisted to clear roads that remained blocked after a cyclonic wind fell trees and fronds on to roads, disrupting passage and traffic.

  • Spanish Coach Offers to Train Army Muay Thai Boxers

    2018-07-11 13:20:53

    Spanish Coach Offers to Train Army Muay Thai Boxers

    A reputed Muay Thai coach from Spain, Arjan Pedro Solana Villalobos who has offered voluntary training for Sri Lanka Army Muay Thai boxers is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on 21 July at his own cost, following the approval to this effect was granted by the Commander of the Army....

  • 64 Division Troops Take Part in ‘Baavana’ Programme

    2018-07-11 13:15:53

    64 Division Troops Take Part in ‘Baavana’ Programme

    A meditation programme, organized according to a concept of Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera, General Officer Commanding, 64 Division with the purpose of raising spiritual standards and mental peace among Officers and Other Ranks of the 64 Division took place at the Division Headquarters on Thursday (5).

  • Troops of 65 Division Kick Off Series of CIMIC Programmes

    2018-07-11 13:10:10

    Troops of 65 Division Kick Off Series of CIMIC Programmes

    Troops of the 65 Division under the Security Force – Kilinochchi with a view to further strengthening mutual understanding with civilians conducted a few more projects in the area of responsibility during 5 - 7 June 2018. Troops of 15 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment at first organized...

  • Commemoration of 523 Brigade Anniversary Prioritizes Blood Donation to Northern Patients

    2018-07-10 15:51:03

    Commemoration of 523 Brigade Anniversary Prioritizes Blood Donation to Northern Patients

    More than 91 Army personnel of the 523 Brigade Headquarters at Allarai, Chavakachcheri and the 52 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) voluntarily donated their blood for....