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  • More ‘Shramadanas’ Organized in Kilinochchi Area

    2018-01-20 17:45:20

    More ‘Shramadanas’ Organized in Kilinochchi Area

    Troops of the 571 Brigade of the 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters –Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently took part in a few social welfare projects at Jayanthinagar, Tiruvaiaru (West) and Barathipuram areas in Kilinochchi on the eve of Thaipongal (14 January).

  • 65 Division Conducts ‘Shramadana’ at Kariyalai Nagapaduvan School Premises

    2018-01-20 17:45:19

    65 Division Conducts ‘Shramadana’ at Kariyalai Nagapaduvan School Premises

    Troops of the 11(V) Gajaba Regiment of the 651 Brigade under the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) extended their assistance to clean the Kariyalai Nagapaduvan, Tamil Mix School premises at Kariyalai Nagapaduvan in Pooneryn on Wednesday (17).

  • Kanduboda Meditation Practitioners Hold ‘Bavana’ Session for Ranaviru Sevana Inmates

    2018-01-20 17:45:19

    Kanduboda Meditation Practitioners Hold ‘Bavana’ Session for Ranaviru Sevana Inmates

    One more meditation session under the ‘Lakviru Suvatha’ one day meditation programme, organized by Directorate of Psychological Operations at the Army Headquarters to raise spiritual standards as well as mental peace among Officers and Other Ranks of the armed forces, got underway at Ragama Ranaviru Sevana on Thursday (18).

  • Army Swimmers Shine Carrying Overall Championship (Mens)

    2018-01-20 17:45:07

    Army Swimmers Shine Carrying Overall Championship (Mens)

    The 8th annual national 5km open water swimming championship-2018 organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sport Union got underway in the seas near Galle Face on Saturday (20).Representing the Army sports club 21 male and 4 female Army swimmers participated in the tournament.

  • Nepal’s COAS Meets Secretary Defence & CDS

    2018-01-19 16:54:10

    Nepal’s COAS Meets Secretary Defence & CDS

    The visiting Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Rajendra Chhetri on Friday (19) had separate courtesy audiences with Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr Kapila Waidyaratne PC and Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne in their specific offices.

  • CBRN Troops Respond Swiftly & Stem Gas Emissions

    2018-01-19 16:45:24

    CBRN Troops Respond Swiftly & Stem Gas Emissions

    14 Chemical, Biological, Radiology and Nuclear (CBRN) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) recently rushed to Wewelduwa area in Kelaniya and stemmed the emission of a toxic gas from the soil in a residential compound after the National Authority.....

  • Maduru Oya ATS Reaches 33 Years of Age

    2018-01-19 16:43:58

    Maduru Oya ATS Reaches 33 Years of Age

    The Army Training School (ATS) at Maduru Oya, one of the most pioneering training establishments of the Army last Sunday (14) marked its 33rd Anniversary giving pride of place to a religious programme and a community project.

  • Troops Facilitate Jaffna Civilians to Receive Indigenous Medicines

    2018-01-18 19:16:48

    Troops Facilitate Jaffna Civilians to Receive Indigenous Medicines

    Considering the interest Jaffna civilians have in indigenous herbal medicine (Ayurvedic treatment), the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) with the coordination of the 523 Brigade Headquarters of the 52 Division and the Department of Indigenous.....

  • Troops Support Thaipongal Poojas

    2018-01-18 19:13:55

    Troops Support Thaipongal Poojas

    Troops of the 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) organized a series of events to mark 'Thaipongal' with the public in Kilinochchi. The ‘Shramadana’ campaigns were first conducted to clean the surroundings suitable for this colourful religious festival .....

  • 65 Div & 66 Div Troops Mark 'Thaipongal' with Community Projects

    2018-01-16 16:02:55

    65 Div & 66 Div Troops Mark 'Thaipongal' with Community Projects

    Troops of the 65 Division and the 66 Division of the Security Force Headquarters -Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on account of Thaipongal festival season launched two 'Shramadana' projects at the Government Tamil Mixed School.......