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  • 59 Division New Entrance Opened

    2018-02-02 23:30:02

    59 Division New Entrance Opened

    The newly-constructed main gate of the 59 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) was opened by Major General Nishantha Wanniarachchi, General Officer Commanding, 59 Division on Friday (2).

  • ‘Arrya Foundation’ Supports GW's 'Udarai Oba' Project

    2018-02-02 13:45:30

    ‘Arrya Foundation’ Supports GW's 'Udarai Oba' Project

    The Regimental Centre, Gemunu Watch (GW) under its 'Udarai Oba' scheme joined hands with the ‘Arrya Foundation’ to receive support for one of its ‘Development of Mental, Moral and Health Values’ workshops and a donation programme that got underway at the Regimental Centre Auditorium in Kuruwita, Ratnapura on Saturday (27).

  • Security Forces - Cen & 11 Div Coordinates Foreign Army Chiefs Visits to Kandy

    2018-02-02 13:42:59

    Security Forces - Cen & 11  Div Coordinates Foreign Army Chiefs Visits to Kandy

    Major General Rukmal Dias, Commander, Security Forces – Central (SF-Cen) as the one in charge of Kandy area was on hand at the Kandy Dalada Maligawa premises recently when both Nepal's Chief of Army Staff General Rajendra Chhetri and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and their delegations arrived there to pay homage to the sacred Tooth Relic.

  • Panagoda Cantonment Gets New Waste Recycle Centre

    2018-02-02 13:40:39

    Panagoda Cantonment Gets New Waste Recycle Centre

    Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, extending its support for disposal of garbage collecting at the Panagoda Army Cantonment installed a waste-collection centre inside with possibilities for recycling garbage.

  • New SLE Colonel Commandant Takes Up the Reins of Office

    2018-02-01 17:55:48

    New SLE Colonel Commandant Takes Up the Reins of Office

    Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi during a simple military ceremony, held at Panagoda Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) Headquarters on Tuesday (30) took over office as the 13th Colonel Commandant of the SLE. He succeeds Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe. The new SLE Colonel Commandant on arrival at the premises was greeted to......

  • Army Tennis Players Shine in Finals during Tournament in Trincomalee

    2018-02-01 17:54:47

    Army Tennis Players Shine in Finals during Tournament in Trincomalee

    More than 50 players belonging to 8 Regiments of the Army vied in the finals of the Sri Lanka Army Inter Regiment Tennis Tournament that got underway at the 22 Division Headquarters Tennis Court in Trincomalee on Tuesday (30). Organized by the Army Tennis Association, chaired by Major General Aruna Jayasekara......

  • US Army Delegates Meet SF-Cen Commander

    2018-02-01 17:54:41

    US Army Delegates Meet SF-Cen Commander

    Captain Jeffry Benton and Staff Sergeant (SFC) Sean Ireland of the US Army, now serving in the United States Army Pacific Command (USAPC) during a tour to Diyatalawa had a courtesy meeting with Major General Rukmal Dias, Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-Cen) at its Headquarters on Friday (30).

  • Central Troops Join 'Bodhi Pooja' Pinkama

    2018-02-01 17:50:49

    Central Troops Join 'Bodhi Pooja' Pinkama

    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ - Cen) on Poya Day, Wednesday (31) transferred merits on fallen War Heroes and invoked blessings on serving Army personnel during a special ‘Bodhi Pooja’ Pinkama. Ven. Siyabalanduwe Hemaloka Thero, a resident monk at......

  • One More Educative Programme Conducted for All Ranks in SFHQ-Cen

    2018-01-30 15:51:50

    One More Educative Programme Conducted for All Ranks in SFHQ-Cen

    Directorate of Psychological Operations organized one more educative programme, themed on ‘Frustration, Repentance & Escape from Life’ under the guidelines given by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on Tuesday (30) at Torch Cinema auditorium, Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), Diyatalawa.

  • 258 New Recruits Pass Out From Vedditalativu Recruit Training School

    2018-01-30 15:51:40

    258 New Recruits Pass Out From Vedditalativu Recruit Training School

    Two hundred and fifty eight new recruits who recently joined the Commando Regiment Special Warfare Training School (CRSWTS) under the course No 6 for Infantry passed out in a smart parade upon completion of the six-month long basic recruit training at the CRSWTS, Vedditalativu after......