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  • 142 Brigade Troops Rush to Clear Blocked Roads

    2018-07-11 13:30:14

    142 Brigade Troops Rush to Clear Blocked Roads

    More than 60 members of the Army early this morning (11) rushed to Pitipana, Meegoda, Rathmalana, Dehiwala, Kesbewa, Homagama and adjacent areas and assisted to clear roads that remained blocked after a cyclonic wind fell trees and fronds on to roads, disrupting passage and traffic.

  • Spanish Coach Offers to Train Army Muay Thai Boxers

    2018-07-11 13:20:53

    Spanish Coach Offers to Train Army Muay Thai Boxers

    A reputed Muay Thai coach from Spain, Arjan Pedro Solana Villalobos who has offered voluntary training for Sri Lanka Army Muay Thai boxers is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on 21 July at his own cost, following the approval to this effect was granted by the Commander of the Army....

  • 64 Division Troops Take Part in ‘Baavana’ Programme

    2018-07-11 13:15:53

    64 Division Troops Take Part in ‘Baavana’ Programme

    A meditation programme, organized according to a concept of Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera, General Officer Commanding, 64 Division with the purpose of raising spiritual standards and mental peace among Officers and Other Ranks of the 64 Division took place at the Division Headquarters on Thursday (5).

  • Troops of 65 Division Kick Off Series of CIMIC Programmes

    2018-07-11 13:10:10

    Troops of 65 Division Kick Off Series of CIMIC Programmes

    Troops of the 65 Division under the Security Force – Kilinochchi with a view to further strengthening mutual understanding with civilians conducted a few more projects in the area of responsibility during 5 - 7 June 2018. Troops of 15 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment at first organized...

  • Commemoration of 523 Brigade Anniversary Prioritizes Blood Donation to Northern Patients

    2018-07-10 15:51:03

    Commemoration of 523 Brigade Anniversary Prioritizes Blood Donation to Northern Patients

    More than 91 Army personnel of the 523 Brigade Headquarters at Allarai, Chavakachcheri and the 52 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) voluntarily donated their blood for....

  • Multi Religious Get-together Shares Views with One Another

    2018-07-10 13:50:30

    Multi Religious Get-together Shares Views with One Another

    More than 30 members of clergy belonging to Hindu, Catholic, Islamic and Buddhist faiths gathered on Wednesday (4) at the 65 Division Headquarters premises in Alankulam, Thunukkai and discussed ways and means to promote religious amity....

  • Ella Forest Reserve Wildfire Brought under Control

    2018-07-10 13:45:51

    Ella Forest Reserve Wildfire Brought under Control

    More than 25 Army troops took prompt action to arrest the spread of a wildfire in the general forest reserve area of ‘Punchi Sripada’ (little Sripada) in Ella on Sunday (8) after the matter was brought to the notice of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen).

  • GOC 65 Division Invited to Cornerstone-Laying

    2018-07-10 13:43:27

    GOC 65 Division Invited to Cornerstone-Laying

    Hindu priests (Kurukkal) at Alankulam Pullayar Kovil in Thunukkai, Kilinochchi honoured the Army by inviting Major General Kumar Peiris, General Officer Commanding, 65 Division to be one of the distinguished guests for the cornerstone-laying ceremony for....

  • ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    2018-07-10 13:40:11

    ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) extended a warm welcome to hundreds of ‘Paada Yathra’ (foot pilgrimage) devotees when they arrived at Linthuna area in Yala on Monday (9). Troops on the directions of Major General Rukmal Dias....

  • Mega Religious Programme Assisted in Kandy

    2018-07-10 13:36:27

    Mega Religious Programme Assisted in Kandy

    Nearly 140 Army personnel of the 11 Division and its under command formations on Sunday (8) gave their helping hand for conduct of a mega religious programme at Asgiri Maha Pirivena in Kandy.