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  • CAVT Launches 5th Phase for Distribution of Eye Spectacles

    2017-07-03 14:05:24

    CAVT Launches 5th Phase for Distribution of Eye Spectacles

    The 5th phase of the distribution of free spectacles for poor civilians, organized by the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa got underway on Tuesday (27) at Mahamaya Women’s Community Hall....

  • ARTRAC – Organized Highlander’s Cup Attracts National Golfers

    2017-07-02 22:42:02

    ARTRAC – Organized Highlander’s Cup Attracts National Golfers

    The Sri Lanka Army Training Command (ARTRAC) and the Army Golf Committee together with the Sri Lanka Golf Union (SLGU) hosted the ‘Highlander’s Cup – 2017’ annual golf tournament, .......

  • Search & Rescue Troops in 11 Division Learn More about ‘Disaster Management’

    2017-07-02 22:40:07

    Search & Rescue Troops in 11 Division Learn More about ‘Disaster Management’

    Troops of the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters- Central (SFHQ - C) during 29-30 June, conducted a workshop on Disaster Management and Search and Rescue Operation duties at the 1 Sri Lanka Army Rifle Corps (SLRC).........

  • SFHQ-J Facilitates Kids Visit to Palaly Airport

    2017-07-02 14:54:34

    SFHQ-J Facilitates Kids Visit to Palaly Airport

    Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) troops facilitated the visit of a group of school children at J/ Kopay Navalar Tamil Vidyalaya, Jaffna to Palaly airport on Friday (30) at the request of school authorities.

  • Second Triathlon Competition Attracts Public Attention

    2017-07-02 14:50:30

    Second Triathlon Competition Attracts Public Attention

    The inauguration of the second triathlon game competition of the Army, covering the athletic spheres of Swimming, Cycling and Running took place on Saturday (1) near the banks of the Chandrika Lake at Embilipitiya.

  • 58 Division Troops Educated on ‘Landslides and Disaster Management’

    2017-07-02 14:48:18

    58 Division Troops Educated on ‘Landslides and Disaster Management’

    A lecture to educate the troops serving the 58 Division on ‘Landslide and Disaster management’ was held at the Main Conference Hall, Sri Lanka Light Infantry Training School, Boossa on Friday (30). The programme was initiated on the instructions of Brigadier Sumith Atapattu, General Officer Commanding, 58 Division.

  • Special Dengue Prevention Programme Launched

    2017-07-01 23:12:11

    Special Dengue Prevention Programme Launched

    A special week-long Dengue Prevention Programme, in addition to the ongoing projects of the Army Island wide got to a start this morning (1) at the MOH office near the Sugathadasa Stadium at Colombo 13.

  • Troops Build New House for a Widow with Visakians’ Patronage

    2017-06-30 23:30:05

    Troops Build New House for a Widow with Visakians’ Patronage

    Troops of the 583 Brigade under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) with the sponsorship of Visaka Vidyalaya, Colombo , giving prominence to community projects, built a new house for a widow and handed it over to her living in Gallella, Dewanagala in Mawanella during a brief ceremony at Dewanagala on Thursday (29).

  • Annual Christian Service Invokes Blessings on the Army

    2017-06-30 23:21:00

    Annual Christian Service Invokes Blessings on the Army

    The annual Christian Service of the Army Christian Fellowship, organized together with Military Christian Fellowship with the aim of invoking blessings on the Army and its forward-march, took place Friday (30) evening at Christ Church, Colombo 3 with the participation of most senior retired Officers, serving Officers and Other Rankers.

  • SFHQ-J Anniversary Held with Many Programmes

    2017-06-30 07:36:03

    SFHQ-J Anniversary Held with Many Programmes

    Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) which turned 21 years of age, marked its anniversary in a week-long chain of events, giving pride of place to religious observances and community welfare projects during June 22 - 27. Arrangements, organized on the instructions of Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi,....