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  • Outgoing Swiss Ambassador Calls at AHQ

    2018-04-20 21:57:48

    Outgoing Swiss Ambassador Calls at AHQ

    Ambassador of Switzerland HE Heinz Walker - Nederkoorn, together with the Defence Attaché at the Embassy, Colonel General Staff Christof Gertsch this afternoon (20) met the Chief of Staff, Major General Dampath Fernando at the Army Headquarters (AHQ), on behalf of the Commander of the Army.

  • Both Singaporean & Sri Lankan Army Chiefs Meet in Malaysia

    2018-04-20 21:55:48

    Both Singaporean & Sri Lankan Army Chiefs Meet in Malaysia

    Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, now in Malaysia on the sidelines of the Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition – 2018 and its Conference, had a cordial meeting with Brigadier-General, Goh Si Hou, Chief of Singapore Army in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday (18).

  • New GOC of 56 Division Brigadier Dematanpitiya Takes Office

    2018-04-19 21:55:04

    New GOC of 56 Division Brigadier Dematanpitiya Takes Office

    Brigadier Prabath Dematanpitiya on Wednesday (18) assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Division of the Security Force Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W) during a simple ceremony. In accordance with military traditions, Brigadier Prabath Dematanpitiya...

  • New Kilinochchi Commander Assumes Office

    2018-04-19 15:35:22

    New Kilinochchi Commander Assumes Office

    Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana assumed office as the 11th Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) amid a brief formal ceremony, held at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Wednesday (18). He served as the General Officer Commanding, 11 Division before he was appointed as the Kilinochchi Commander.

  • Gemunu Watch Contributes to ‘Soorya Mangallaya’

    2018-04-19 13:03:09

    Gemunu Watch Contributes to ‘Soorya Mangallaya’

    Gemunu Watch (GW) troops contributing their share to the New Year spirits had their own Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival organized inside the GW Headquarters premises in Kuruwita on Saturday (7). ‘Soorya Mangallaya’ of the GW gave prominence to sports and games of traditional and fun-making nature.

  • SLNG Lance Corporal Risks His Own Life to Save Four More Lives

    2018-04-18 18:10:26

    SLNG Lance Corporal Risks His Own Life to Save Four More Lives

    The timely heroic act of a brave soldier of the 3 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) of the Kawantissapura camp at Kataragama who fought at the risk of his own life miraculously saved the lives of four three-wheeler passengers, trapped in a raging inferno after the three-wheeler had a head-on-collision with a bus near the 'Aluth Para' junction.....

  • 12 Division in Hambantota Marks New Year with New Hopes

    2018-04-18 18:05:52

    12 Division in Hambantota Marks New Year with New Hopes

    12 Division Headquarters in Hambantota was transformed into a hive of festive activities and atmosphere due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival – 2018, organized by the 12 Division in Hambantota on Friday (13).

  • 34 SNCOs Receive BSW Badges Amid New Year Spirits

    2018-04-18 17:51:47

    34 SNCOs Receive BSW Badges Amid New Year Spirits

    34 Senior Non Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) who successfully completed the Battalion Support Weapon (BSW) Course No.73 at the Infantry Training Center (ITC), Minneriya received badges during a ceremony, held on Wednesday (11) at the ITC auditorium from Major General T.S Bansajaya, Commandant, ITC.

  • 622 Brigade Joins Weli Oya Civilians to Mark New Year

    2018-04-18 17:31:04

    622 Brigade Joins Weli Oya Civilians to Mark New Year

    622 Brigade of the 62 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) organized a ‘Bakmaha Ulela’ for villagers at Helambawewa , Singhapura, Janakapura, Nelumwewa and Kiriibbanwewa at the 622 Brigade Headquarters ground Helambawewa, Welioya on Tuesday (10).

  • 7 SLSC Celebrates ‘New Year’ at Diyatalawa

    2018-04-18 16:43:53

    7 SLSC Celebrates ‘New Year’ at Diyatalawa

    The New Year celebration of the 7 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (7 SLSC) was held on Monday (9) at the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen), Diyatalawa on the directions of Lieutenant Colonel Nandana Weeratunga, Commanding Officer, 7 SLSC.