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  • New 23 Division GOC Assumes Duties

    2017-11-15 15:50:47

    New 23 Division GOC Assumes Duties

    The newly-appointed 23 Division General Officer Commanding (GOC), Brigadier Chula Abeynayake recently assumed duties during a brief ceremony at the 23 Division Headquarters, Poonani of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E).

  • 641 Brigade Troops Avoid Tank Bund Breach

    2017-11-14 16:42:18

    641 Brigade Troops Avoid Tank Bund Breach

    In response to a request of the Irrigation Engineer, Oddusudan and the authorities of the Farmers’ Community Centre in Mannakandal, Oddusudan, 641 Brigade troops of the 64 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT)..........

  • Army-Organized Educational Seminar for Puthukkudiyirippu O/L Students

    2017-11-13 11:42:29

    Army-Organized Educational Seminar for Puthukkudiyirippu O/L Students

    68 Division Headquarters in Mullaittivu on the instructions of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) launched an educational project by organizing a seminar for G.C.E (O/L) candidates in....

  • Vakarai Troops Support Tree Planting & Beach Cleaning

    2017-11-13 11:41:55

    Vakarai Troops Support Tree Planting & Beach Cleaning

    233 Brigade Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), determined to join the ongoing environment friendly ‘Green Revolution’ took steps to launch a tree planting campaign plus a coastal cleaning programme in the general area of Vakarai on Sunday (12).

  • Kilinochchi-Based 65 Division Troops Provide Accessories for Students at Thewampiddi Tamil School

    2017-11-13 11:41:50

    Kilinochchi-Based 65 Division Troops Provide Accessories for Students at Thewampiddi Tamil School

    Troops of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized a ceremony to donate school accessories and sports items to 312 students at Thewampiddi Government Tamil School on Friday (10) with the financial.....

  • Moneragala Children’s & Elders Home Provided with Lunch

    2017-11-13 11:40:19

    Moneragala Children’s & Elders Home Provided with Lunch

    18 Gemunu Watch (GW) troops of the 12 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) as one more community-oriented project of their Division, provided a delicious lunch treat to the elders and children at ‘Pilisarana’ Home for differently able children and elders in Moneragala.....

  • New SF-E Commander Meets Religious, Community and Administrative Leaders

    2017-11-11 09:29:37

    New SF-E Commander Meets Religious, Community and Administrative Leaders

    With the intention of promoting good relations and understanding, the newly-appointed Security Forces – East (SF-E), Commander, Major General Santhusitha Pananwala recently met a cross-section of religious, community, administrative and.....

  • Jaffna Troops Contribute to Coastal Belt Clean-up

    2017-11-11 09:13:53

    Jaffna Troops Contribute to Coastal Belt Clean-up

    Troops serving the 512 Brigade of the 51 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) took part in a programme to clean up coastal belts in their respective areas from Pannai Junction along Gurunagar coastal stretch in Jaffna on Wednesday (8).

  • Inter Regiment Cricket Tournament Brings Victory to SL Artillery

    2017-11-11 08:30:49

    Inter Regiment Cricket Tournament Brings Victory to SL Artillery

    The finals of the Inter Regiment Cricket Tournament (‘A’ group) and the prize-giving ceremony of the tournament took place Thursday afternoon (9) at Sooriyawewa International cricket grounds. Major General Amal Karunasekara, Chief of Staff of the Army at the invitation of the Army Cricket Committee attended the prize-giving ceremony as the Chief Guest.

  • Army Ruggerites Defeat CH & FC

    2017-11-10 20:41:40

    Army Ruggerites Defeat CH & FC

    Sri Lanka Army Rugby Team clinched victory over CH & FC Rugby team by scoring 20 to 15 points during the Inter Club Dialog Rugby Tournament – 2017/2018, held at Race Course International Rugby Grounds (RCIRG), Colombo 7 on Friday (10). Army players are to meet Kandy SC on 19, November at Nittawela grounds in Kandy for their third match.