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  • Army Troops Receive Jack Saplings

    2018-07-24 14:14:26

    Army Troops Receive Jack Saplings

    In order to encourage Army personnel on cultivation of valuable food crops, a stock of 50 jack saplings were distributed among troops serving in all formations. The distribution took place on Saturday (21) at Bandarawela. This programme was empowered by the ‘Hadabima’ Authority of Sri Lanka in cooperation with the Army.

  • Major General Shantha Dissanayake Honoured in Farewell Salute

    2018-07-24 14:13:21

    Major General Shantha Dissanayake Honoured in Farewell Salute

    The Gajaba Regiment on Saturday (21) bade farewell to Major General Shantha Dissanayake who had rendered an exemplary service to the Regiment and the country during a formal military ceremony at the Gajaba Regimental Centre, Home of Keterians at Saliyapura.

  • Newly Promoted Two Star General Welcomed

    2018-07-24 13:52:58

    Newly Promoted Two Star General Welcomed

    Major General Bhathiya Daulagala was honoured in a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour on his promotion on Friday (20) at the Home of Gajaba Regiment, Saliyapura.

  • Kilinochchi Troops Learn More on ‘Environmental Conservation’

    2018-07-24 13:10:38

    Kilinochchi Troops Learn More on ‘Environmental Conservation’

    A lecture conducted by an expert on ‘Eco Friendly Volunteers and Environment Conservation’ at the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ – KLN) educated more than 350 troops on Friday (20).

  • Kilinochchi Troops Continue with Shramadana Campaigns

    2018-07-24 12:17:20

    Kilinochchi Troops Continue with Shramadana Campaigns

    Troops under command to the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) took part in a few CIMC projects in Kalvilan and Koddeikakddiyarkulam areas on Friday (20) with the participation of a large number of troops.

  • Jaffna Troops Clean Kovil

    2018-07-24 11:48:43

    Jaffna Troops Clean Kovil

    A ‘Shramadana’ campaign was conducted at Mavaddi Puram Kovil - Jaffna prior to conduct of the annual ‘Pooja’ of the temple on Monday (16). A large number of troops under command to the 515 Brigade participated in the event.

  • Pre-School Construction in the Wanni Continues

    2018-07-24 09:53:45

    Pre-School Construction in the Wanni Continues

    The 6th pre-school, to be built in coordination with private sector donors in the Wanni area commenced on Friday (20) during a simple ceremony, held in Mahakachchikodiya area. To be in line with the ongoing construction of pre-schools under the ‘Piyawara’ project...

  • 61 Div Takes Initiative for School Construction & Renovations

    2018-07-23 16:27:59

    61 Div Takes Initiative for School Construction & Renovations

    In another move of reconciliation and ethnic harmony, troops of the 61 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the sponsorship of Mr Sajeewa S Fernando, General Manager, Royal Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd took steps to build the new main...

  • Kannaki Amman Pooja Assisted

    2018-07-22 15:46:15

    Kannaki Amman Pooja Assisted

    As another move to promote reconciliation and religious harmony, a “Paththini Pooja” (Kannaki Amman) was organized jointly by the troops and Hindu devotees in the area of Omanthai during 10 -16 July, following an initiative of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 61 Division....

  • Newly Promoted Division GOC Welcomed in Guard of Honour

    2018-07-22 09:46:15

    Newly Promoted Division GOC Welcomed in Guard of Honour

    The newly promoted Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, General Officer Commanding 59 Division was awarded a military salute on Monday (16) in accordance with Military formalities at Mullaittivu 59 Division Headquarters. 1st Sri Lanka Light.....