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  • Gajaba Regiment Passes Its 35th Milestone Anniversary

    2018-10-16 13:39:55

    Gajaba Regiment Passes Its 35th Milestone Anniversary

    Gajaba Regiment (Ketarians) of the Army, one of the most distinguished infantry regiments which could boast a proud record of achievements commemorated its 35th Anniversary on Sunday (14) at its Regimental Headquarters in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura. Giving prominence to the memory of its....

  • Troops Bring Smiles to Helpless Civilian

    2018-10-16 13:03:10

    Troops Bring Smiles to Helpless Civilian

    6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops of the 572 Brigade under the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) considering the humanitarian aspect, put up a temporary house for a physically-handicapped man and his family in the general area of Thottadi.

  • Army-Built Urani Parish House Handed Over to Priest

    2018-10-15 15:48:10

    Army-Built Urani Parish House Handed Over to Priest

    Army troops-built Parish House in the St. Anthony's Church in Urani, Kankesanthurai was vested with the Parish Priest on Sunday (14) during a simple ceremony. Germany-based ‘Church in Need’ in collaboration with the Parish Priest, Rev T.E Devarajan has sponsored the cost...

  • Army Signallers Turn 75 Years Old: Commemorative Events Begin Saluting Pioneers & Organizing Religious Performances

    2018-10-15 00:31:27

    Army Signallers Turn 75 Years Old: Commemorative Events Begin Saluting Pioneers & Organizing Religious Performances

    The Army’s one of the most recognized regiments, the Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC), now reaching its 75th Anniversary by 19 October 2018 began its series of commemorative events on Saturday...

  • Sri Lankan Athletes with Army Achievers in Asian Para Games Return Home

    2018-10-14 20:00:56

    Sri Lankan Athletes with Army Achievers in Asian Para Games Return Home

    Sri Lankan athletes, together with Army achievers who bagged 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze medals in the just concluded 3rd Asian Para Games (6 - 13 Oct) in Jakarta, Indonesia returned home on Sunday (14) to be received in a warm reception at the Colombo...

  • 681, 682 & 683 Brigades & 59 Division in Mullaittivu Do Community Projects

    2018-10-14 19:00:56

    681, 682 & 683 Brigades & 59 Division in Mullaittivu Do Community Projects

    Troops of the 681, 682 and 683 Brigades of the 68 Division under the Security Force Headquarters-Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT), adding their share to the commemoration of the 69th Army anniversary carried out several community-oriented projects in....

  • Students Undergo Army Leadership Training

    2018-10-14 18:55:56

    Students Undergo Army Leadership Training

    A group of 84 students of Ibbagamuwa Central College in recognition of the Army training capabilities joined a workshop on ‘Leadership and Positive Thinking’ at 5 Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Training Centre in Pangolla during 10 – 11 October.

  • 11 Division Troops Help Feast of New Harvest

    2018-10-14 18:53:56

    11 Division Troops Help Feast of New Harvest

    Army troops serving Battalions, Training Schools and Units in the 111 Brigade of the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) on the directions of the Major General Rukmal Dias, Commander, Security Forces - Central recently provided cooked meals and facilitated the conduct of ‘Aluth Sahal Mangallaya’ (feast for new rice harvest) at the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.

  • Seedlings of Economic Value Distributed Free of Charge in Vavuniya

    2018-10-14 18:51:56

    Seedlings of Economic Value Distributed Free of Charge in Vavuniya

    Intended to assist elevate economic prospects of low- income group families, resident in Vavuniya and its suburbs, 61 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni on Friday.....

  • Jaffna Troops Learn Adverse Effects of ‘Smoking & Drugs’

    2018-10-14 15:15:08

    Jaffna Troops Learn Adverse Effects of ‘Smoking & Drugs’

    A series of lectures, organized by the 55 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on ‘Use of Dangerous Drugs and Smoking’ were conducted during the first two weeks of October at the SFHQ-J, 52 and 55 Division Headquarters, following guidelines, given by Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna.