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  • Exercise Continues with Simulated Raids & Capture of Hideouts

    2017-09-20 16:58:29

    Exercise Continues with Simulated Raids & Capture of Hideouts

    Troops of the Special Forces during the mock ‘Exercise - Cormorant Strike’, currently underway in the eastern region, conducted simulated raids on strong enemy fortifications and a safe-house in the general area of Shardapura, Welikanda as.....

  • More Army Personnel Learn About Life Skills & Drugs

    2017-09-20 16:57:31

    More Army Personnel Learn About Life Skills & Drugs

    Directorate of Psychological Operations (Psy Ops) of the Army in coordination with the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC), conducted one more training programme for instructors and other rankers participating in the ‘Anti Drug’ .............

  • Martial Art Training Basic Course Attendees Receive Certificates

    2017-09-19 20:47:16

    Martial Art Training Basic Course Attendees Receive Certificates

    The certificate awarding and the closing ceremony of the three-month long Martial Art Training Basic Course - 1 (Muaythai/ Boran) conducted at the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) concluded on Monday (18) during a brief ceremony......

  • Two-day Workshop to Exchange Experiences on Psy Ops Inaugurated in Kilinochchi

    2017-09-19 20:21:50

    Two-day Workshop to Exchange Experiences on Psy Ops Inaugurated in Kilinochchi

    One more workshop to share experience and information, in relation to psychological operations, organized jointly by the Directorate of Psychological Operations (Psy Ops) and the US Embassy in Sri Lanka commenced at the.....

  • New DGFM Assumes Office

    2017-09-18 21:19:41

    New DGFM Assumes Office

    The newly-appointed Director General Financial Management (DGFM) Major General W.R Palihakkara of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) assumed duties recently at the office of the DGFM during a simple ceremony. Several Senior Officers and Other Rankers were associated with the occasion.

  • New 55 Division GOC Assumes Office

    2017-09-18 15:16:04

    New 55 Division GOC Assumes Office

    Brigadier Jayantha Gunarathne, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 55 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) assumed office at the 55 Division Headquarters, Kaddaikadu, Jaffna on Friday (15) as the 22nd GOC of the Headquarters.

  • Troops Use Own Money to Buy Essentials for Needy Families in Murukkandi

    2017-09-17 18:17:05

    Troops Use Own Money to Buy Essentials for Needy Families in Murukkandi

    Troops of the 4 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) under the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) gave away dry ration packets to 10 needy families in Murukkandi village in Kilinochchi using their own financial collection.

  • Inter Regiment Para Cycle & Wheelchair Marathon Races Held in Ratnapura

    2017-09-16 12:07:09

    Inter Regiment Para Cycle & Wheelchair Marathon Races Held in Ratnapura

    The Army Para Cycle and Wheelchair Marathon Races - 2017 with the participation of more than 32 competitors kicked off from Ratnapura Seewali ground this morning (15) as a segment of the ongoing Sri Lanka Army Inter Regiment Para Games competitions.

  • New Water Purification Unit for Wanni Troops Installed

    2017-09-15 16:20:21

    New Water Purification Unit for Wanni Troops Installed

    The newly-established Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for purification of drinking water was inaugurated at the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) premises on Monday (11), following a special grant, made available by the Commander of the Army in response to a request of.....

  • Troops Support Road Clearing in Ratnapura Areas

    2017-09-15 16:08:50

    Troops Support Road Clearing in Ratnapura Areas

    Army troops of the 583 Brigade under the 58 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) continuing their emergency relief services in Ratnapura District, owing to torrential rains, cleared several main roads and earth mounds in the general areas of Kuruwita - Erathna.....