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  • Swiss Delegation Meets Jaffna Commander

    2018-03-16 10:30:23

    Swiss Delegation Meets Jaffna Commander

    A Swiss delegation, headed by HE Heinz Walker - Nederkoom, Swiss Ambassador for Sri Lanka and Mr Damiano Sguaitamati, the First Secretary (Political) at the Swiss embassy visited the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Monday (12) during a tour to the North.

  • 5th Anniversary of SFHQ-Cen Marked Prioritizing Religious Observances

    2018-03-16 10:28:21

    5th Anniversary of SFHQ-Cen Marked Prioritizing Religious Observances

    Giving prominence to religious ceremonies, the Security Forces Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-Cen) celebrated its 5th anniversary with a series of events on the directions of Major General Rukmal Dias, Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-Cen) during 12-16 March.

  • New GOC in 65 Division Assumes Office

    2018-03-15 15:23:23

    New GOC in 65 Division Assumes Office

    Major General Kuma Peiris on Tuesday (13) assumed duties as the 9th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) during a simple ceremony.

  • Support Extended for Conduct of Trincomalee Inter School Western Band Competition

    2018-03-14 13:54:20

    Support Extended for Conduct of Trincomalee Inter School Western Band Competition

    22 Division Headquarters under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) in coordination with the Old Boys Association of St Joseph’s College, Trincomalee jointly organized an Inter-school....

  • Thunukkai Civilians Among Well-wishers to Outgoing 65 Division GOC

    2018-03-13 14:25:53

    Thunukkai Civilians Among Well-wishers to Outgoing 65 Division GOC

    Civilians in Thunukkai were among well-wishers who assembled at the 65 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) when farewell formalities to the outgoing Major General Sarath Weerawardane..........

  • Jaffna Troops Educated on ‘Practical Application of Buddhism into Life’

    2018-03-13 14:23:30

    Jaffna Troops Educated on ‘Practical Application of Buddhism into Life’

    Members of the 'Managers Forum' in Jaffna were among those who listened to a lecture, delivered recently by a southern orator on 'Well-being at Workplace' at the Institute of Engineers in Jaffna, following coordination, facilitated by the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J).

  • Special ‘Kovil Pooja’ in Mankulam Prays for Communal Harmony

    2018-03-13 14:21:30

    Special ‘Kovil Pooja’ in Mankulam Prays for Communal Harmony

    A special Kovil ‘Pooja’ at Mankulam Ganapathi Kovil premises in Mankulam, organized by troops of the 3 Gajaba Regiment (GR) under the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) prayed for communal harmony, peace and harmony on Sunday (11).

  • 58 Division Troops Assist Annual Kalutara District Scouts Jumboree

    2018-03-12 18:18:45

    58 Division Troops Assist Annual Kalutara District Scouts Jumboree

    A group of Commando Regiment (CR) instructors, together with members of the Army in the 582 Brigade at the request of the Sri Lanka Scouts Association provided assistance to the conduct of the 5-day long annual Kalutara District Scouts Jumboree at Pothuvila Maha Vidyalaya premises.....

  • SLMA Officer Cadets Visit SLSR Headquarters in Ambepussa

    2018-03-09 17:18:59

    SLMA Officer Cadets Visit SLSR Headquarters in Ambepussa

    Officer Cadets under training at Diyatalawa Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) (Intakes-85,86) made a field visit to the Regimental Center Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) at Ambepussa on Friday (9) as part of their familiarization component in the curriculum. The SLSR Center Commandant, Brigadier Ajith Pallawela.....

  • 3(V) SLAWC Organizes ‘Suwanari Medical Clinic’ for Women

    2018-03-09 17:17:24

    3(V) SLAWC Organizes ‘Suwanari Medical Clinic’ for Women

    In a joint project, Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC), Ministry of Women and Child Affairs and Sri Lanka Women's Bureau on account of the International Women's Day recently held the ‘Suwanari Medical Clinic’ at the 3(V) SLAWC Headquarters in Dehiaththakandiya....