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  • Vavuniya Garbs New Year Spirits & Festivities

    2018-04-16 14:42:35

    Vavuniya Garbs New Year Spirits & Festivities

    The city of Vavuniya was transformed into a hive of festive activities and atmosphere due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) in the Vavuniya Municipality Grounds on Tuesday (10).

  • New 66 Division GOC Assumes Duties

    2018-04-16 14:20:22

    New 66 Division GOC Assumes Duties

    The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 66 Division, Brigadier Deepthi Jayatilaka assumed duties as the 6th GOC of the 66 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Wednesday (11).

  • 66 Division GOC Relinquishes Duties

    2018-04-16 14:19:07

    66 Division GOC Relinquishes Duties

    Major General Duminda Keppetiwalana, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 66 Division, relinquished his duties on Tuesday (10) to take over another appointment at the Army Headquarters. He completed nearly two years as the GOC in 66 Division, based in Pooneryn where he conducted....

  • SLLI Celebrates New Year at Panagoda

    2018-04-16 14:10:42

    SLLI Celebrates New Year at Panagoda

    The Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival was celebrated by Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops with the participation of Officers and soldiers of the SLLI Regiment at the Russel Hyne grounds, SLLI Headquarters in Panagoda Army cantonment on Thursday (12).

  • Hennanigala Blossoms with New Year Festivities & Aadivasi Community

    2018-04-13 23:00:04

    Hennanigala Blossoms with New Year Festivities & Aadivasi Community

    Remote Hennanigala in the East wore Sinhala and Tamil new year festive garbs on Wednesday (11) in close coordination with the Army, 'Wana Arana Foundation' and members of the indigenous community (Aadivasi).

  • Army Boxer Wins Bronze in Commonwealth Games

    2018-04-13 14:22:23

    Army Boxer Wins Bronze in Commonwealth Games

    Sri Lanka Army’s Lance Corporal Ishan Bandara of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) won a Bronze medal in the Men’s 52 Kg boxing semi-finals against India’s Gaurav Solanki at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.As of Friday (13) Sri Lanka has won one silver medal and five bronze medals in Commonwealth Games - 2018.

  • New MS, Major General Ajith Wijesinghe Assumes Duties

    2018-04-12 16:14:42

    New MS, Major General Ajith Wijesinghe Assumes Duties

    Major General Ajith Wijesinghe of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) took over duties as the new Military Secretary (MS) on Thursday (12) amid religious observances and greetings. The new MS lit the traditional oil lamp and symbolically signed the first official document, signifying the acceptance of the new appointment in the presence of.....

  • SFHQ-E Celebrates New Year in Trincomalee

    2018-04-12 15:15:40

    SFHQ-E Celebrates New Year in Trincomalee

    On account of the forthcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, officers and soldiers of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), together with civil community in Trincomalee area got together throughout Sunday (08) at the Orr’s Hill grounds in Trincomalee and celebrated the New Year giving prominence to age-old traditions and games.

  • ‘Commonwealth Games’ Bronze Medalist Corporal Lakmal Returns to a Rousing Welcome

    2018-04-12 15:00:06

    ‘Commonwealth Games’ Bronze Medalist Corporal Lakmal Returns to a Rousing Welcome

    The weightlifter, Corporal J.A.C Lakmal of the 4 Commando Regiment (CR) of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club who won Bronze in the men’s 56kg Weight category at the 21st Commonwealth Games was welcomed in a simple ceremony at the Colombo Airport on his return to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (11).

  • 57 Division Troops Distribute Saplings

    2018-04-12 14:40:50

    57 Division Troops Distribute Saplings

    57 Division troops under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), distributed over 15,000 saplings among civilians in Thiruvaiaru and Vaddakachchi areas in the Killinochchi district in order to encourage the growth habit and boost their day-to-day living standards. 16 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops....