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  • CTS Marks Its 38th Anniversary

    2018-05-19 21:55:16

    CTS Marks Its 38th Anniversary

    The Combat Training School (CTS) in Ampara marked its 38th anniversary in a formal military ceremony and a fellow-lunch treat on Monday (21). At the entrance, Brigadier Dharmasri Kahapola, Commandant, CTS on arrival on the anniversary day was greeted to a Guard Turnout as a military formality. Afterwards, he spoke to the troops and highlighted the importance of the school's progress.

  • ‘Drug Addiction & Prevention’ Lecture Educates Troops in 62 Div- Wanni

    2018-05-19 19:05:45

    ‘Drug Addiction & Prevention’ Lecture Educates Troops in 62 Div- Wanni

    A lecture on ‘Drug Addiction and Prevention’ organized by the 62 Division Headquarters on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni got underway at Battalion Training School, Kalyanipura on Monday (14). Lecture assistance to the program was provided by Mr Chamara Pradeep Karunarathne, the Educational and Information Officer of National Dangerous Drugs Control Board and Psychological Counsellor, Ms Iresha Indeewari.

  • 'Abimansala - 3’ War Heroes Practise Mind Healing Mediation

    2018-05-19 19:00:45

    'Abimansala - 3’ War Heroes Practise Mind Healing Mediation

    Directorate of Psychological Operations went to Pangolla 'Abimansala - 3' on Friday (16) and assisted to heal their minds by way of conducting a meditation session. Ven Diyasenpura Vimala Thero, a meditation practitioner educated recuperating War Heroes in the place through his ‘Lakviru Spiritual Healing’ project...

  • 56 Div Elle Players Win the Day in Inter-Division Elle Tournament

    2018-05-19 18:14:45

    56 Div Elle Players Win the Day in Inter-Division Elle Tournament

    The annual Inter Division Elle Tournament of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) got underway for three days (May 8-10) was held this year at Sampath Nuwara, Mahaweli stadium on the guidelines given by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni.

  • 'Dansel' at Vellamullivaikkal & Iyakachchi Commemorate Memory of Fallen War Heroes

    2018-05-19 18:04:45

    'Dansel' at Vellamullivaikkal & Iyakachchi Commemorate Memory of Fallen War Heroes

    Army troops serving Vellamullivaikkal areas where the final phase of the humanitarian operations took place in Mullaittivu held a 'Dansela' on Friday (18) on behalf of fallen War Heroes and distributed refreshments among all civilians who were recollecting memories of their departed ones.

  • Centre for Army Vocational Training Turns Two Years Old

    2018-05-19 17:15:20

    Centre for Army Vocational Training Turns Two Years Old

    Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa on 10 May 2016 turned two years old and marked it with a series of events that began on Thursday (10).

  • Kopai Youngsters Join Army Players

    2018-05-19 17:01:20

    Kopai Youngsters Join Army Players

    Jaffna Kopai area where the 51 Division Headquarters is situated remained as normal as other regular days on Friday (18) despite some attempts were in place to commemorate anti-social elements. Many of the youngsters in the area joined hands together with members of the armed forces to play soccer with them and enjoyed a pleasant day as on other days.

  • SFHQ-Wanni Launches Awareness Programme on 'Drug Addiction & Controlling'

    2018-05-19 15:15:16

    SFHQ-Wanni Launches Awareness Programme on 'Drug Addiction & Controlling'

    A programme to create awareness on ‘Drug Addiction and Controlling,’ organized by the National Dangerous Drug Control Board (NDDCB) began on Tuesday (15) at the Security Force Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the participation of more than 300 Army personnel.

  • Minneriya ITC Commences Two More Support Weapon Courses

    2018-05-19 13:45:25

    Minneriya ITC Commences Two More Support Weapon Courses

    One Platoon Support Weapon (PSW) Course and one Battalion Support Weapon (BSW) Course, organized at Minneriya Infantry Training Centre (ITC) commenced during two separate days (7 & 9 May) on the directions of the ITC Commandant Major General T. S Bansajaya as per guidelines given by the Directorate of Training.

  • Historic 'Aaloka Pooja' at Kelaniya Sets to Kindle 28,619 Lamps for Commemoration of Fallen War Heroes

    2018-05-19 12:45:25

    Historic 'Aaloka Pooja' at Kelaniya Sets to Kindle 28,619 Lamps for Commemoration of Fallen War Heroes

    Parallel arrangements have been finalized by the Army with the cooperation of sister services, Police and Civil Security Department to commemorate all fallen War Heroes who laid their precious lives against LTTE terrorism...