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  • Each Army Recruit to Pass Out with a Sapling in Hand

    2017-09-12 17:38:32

    Each Army Recruit to Pass Out with a Sapling in Hand

    Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock of the Army on a conceptual suggestion, made by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, has launched a regular programme to distribute useful seedlings and saplings of economic value among all recruits who pass out upon completion of their respective training modules.

  • ‘Sappers 4x4 Gympo – 2017’ Thrills Spectators at Embilipitiya

    2017-09-12 17:36:22

    ‘Sappers 4x4 Gympo – 2017’ Thrills Spectators at Embilipitiya

    The Sappers 4x4 ‘Gympo - 2017’ Off-Road Challenge organized by the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) in association with the Four Wheel Drive Club (FWDC) and the Sri Lanka Motorcycle Riders Association (SLMRC) worked off for the 7th successive year on Sunday (10) at the Sapper Off Road Arena in Embilipitiya.

  • SLNG’s ‘Guardians’ Mela’ Coloured with Musical Shows & Food Varieties

    2017-09-11 15:42:25

    SLNG’s ‘Guardians’ Mela’ Coloured with Musical Shows & Food Varieties

    The annual Trade Fair and Musical Show, ‘Guardians’ Mela’ of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) got off the ground at Maligapitiya, Kurunelaga on Friday (8) for the 4th consecutive year. The project, initiated by Major General Piyal Wickramaratne, Colonel Commandant of the SLNG, is held every year to collect funds for welfare....

  • 66 Division Launches Coconut Cultivation Programme

    2017-09-11 14:53:16

    66 Division Launches Coconut Cultivation Programme

    Intending to propagate the cultivation of coconuts in the general areas of Pooneryn as well as to generate an income for needy people in the long run, a large stock of coconut seedlings were distributed on Thursday (7) among low-income groups in Pooneryn area on the directions of General Officer Commanding, 66 Division.

  • New 541 Brigade Commander Takes Office

    2017-09-11 14:52:33

    New 541 Brigade Commander Takes Office

    Colonel K.R.K.K.T Bandara took office as the 5th officiating Brigade Commander of the 541 Brigade Headquarters at Kalliaydi, Mannar under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni last Monday (4). On arrival at the entrance of the 541 Brigade Headquarters, the newly-appointed Officiating Brigade Commander received a Guard Turnout.

  • Troops Support Dengue Prevention in Schools

    2017-09-08 19:08:22

    Troops Support Dengue Prevention in Schools

    A series of prevention programmes against Dengue epidemic were conducted covering all schools in Kilinochchi area before the third school term began with more than 1000 of troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) participating.

  • Army CSO Supervises Telecom Network in ‘Ex-Cormorant Strike’

    2017-09-08 13:53:57

    Army CSO Supervises Telecom Network in ‘Ex-Cormorant Strike’

    With the motive of assessing the functional aspect of the telecommunication network, related to the ‘Exercise Cormorant Strike VIII - 2017’, now underway in the Eastern Province, Major General Ajith Wijesinghe, Chief Signal Officer (CSO) ............

  • Negombo Rotary Club Offers Bicycles to Low-Income Students In Kilinochchi

    2017-09-06 16:20:05

    Negombo Rotary Club Offers Bicycles to Low-Income Students In Kilinochchi

    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) in coordination with Negombo-Rotary Club led by Mr Freddy Cruise showed goodwill and generosity towards students living in Kilinochchi........

  • More Facilities Provided to Veherathenna & Bogaswewa Students & Residents

    2017-09-05 16:30:06

    More Facilities Provided to Veherathenna & Bogaswewa Students & Residents

    A newly-constructed Shrine Room in Veherathannna Roshan Mahanama Primary School was vested in the school children and the public for veneration recently by the Chief Incumbent......

  • New 683 Brigade Commander Assumes Office

    2017-09-05 16:29:02

    New 683 Brigade Commander Assumes Office

    Colonel D.P Jayasinghe assumed duties as the 7th Officiating Brigade Commander of the 683 Brigade Headquarters at Puthukkudiyirippu under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu on Monday (28).